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The Knoll Lecture in Design: Nifemi Marcus-Bello

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

About this event

Nifemi Marcus-Bello’s Knoll Lecture in Design, Material Affirmations, will explore material affirmations as acts of care, agency, and transformation; revealing how materials shape meaning, memory...

What to Expect

  • 1.Arrive early to snag a good seat and get oriented in the gallery before the talk begins.
  • 2.Bring a notebook or sketchpad and jot down design observations, quotes, or material cues as the lecture on material affirmations unfolds.
  • 3.Parking and entry can be busy at Cranbrook; plan extra time, consider rideshare, and use the main museum entrance.
  • 4.Photography policies vary—no flash and follow posted rules; if you’re unsure, ask a staff member before snapping photos during the talk.
  • 5.Stay for the Q&A or post-talk mingling if you can; have one concise question ready and chat with other creatives in the lobby.
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