Khadra Ahmed

Khadra Ahmed is a writer for Foyer and Communications Coordinator (Internal) at the AGO. She has a passion for using writing to uplift marginalized voices, share stories about human connection, and of course, explore art.

A Black and white photograph of a group of Caribbean- British men gathering a sound system

On View

Five moments in Caribbean-British art and history

Learn more about the Caribbean-British history fueling the art on view in Life Between Islands

By Khadra Ahmed

A photo of Keith, his parents, and Kristen beside a statue

Interviews & Profiles

Growing up with Keith Haring

The youngest sister of Keith, Kristen Haring, recounts some of her favourite memories of her brother

By Khadra Ahmed

An image of OKAN in front of a dusty orange background with butterflies on their straw outfits

Interviews & Profiles

Getting lyrical with OKAN

Get to know the Toronto-based Afro-Cuban duo as they share the meaning behind their favourite lyrics

By Khadra Ahmed

A photograph of Magdalene Odundo in front of two of her works

Interviews & Profiles

Magdalene Odundo’s earthly vessels

Odundo’s sculptures examine the relationship between clay, nature, and humanity

By Khadra Ahmed

an image of Kenzie Housego's Emoji Bot, which features an emoji winking with its tongue hanging out, lit by LED lights. The emoji is surrounded by embroidered flowers and other smaller emojis

On View

TTYL ;)

From winky faces to embroidered flowers, I❤️U digs into modern and historical romantic communication

By Khadra Ahmed

Khadra Ahmed

Five moments in Caribbean-British art and history

Growing up with Keith Haring

Getting lyrical with OKAN

Magdalene Odundo’s earthly vessels

TTYL ;)

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