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Sunday, December 14, 2025
New York, United States — The Untold Story Exhibition, a cultural and fine art exhibition curated by Stephanie Zabriskie, opened at the World Trade Center Oculus in March 2024, presenting more than 30 works by an international group of artists alongside traditional pieces created by Maasai women from Tanzania. The exhibition explored themes of identity, visibility, and Indigenous representation while raising awareness of the Maasai community’s ongoing challenges accessing clean water and basic resources.
The exhibition ran from March 8 to April 8, 2024, and drew more than 500 visitors on its opening night, with continued public attendance throughout the month.
The Untold Story Exhibition featured contemporary paintings, photography, collage, and mixed-media works, alongside handcrafted textiles, wood carvings, and beadwork produced by Maasai artists. Organizers stated that the exhibition aimed to place Indigenous culture within a global context while highlighting the work of artisans whose cultural contributions often lack international visibility or economic return.
The exhibition was organized in partnership with HUMANCULTURE, an Indigenous-led nonprofit organization supporting sustainable water systems, food security, education, health services, and women’s economic autonomy in remote communities globally. Humanculture’s flagship initiative, the Maasai Water Project, was a central focus of the exhibition, with proceeds supporting ongoing infrastructure and resource access efforts in Tanzania.
Media coverage emphasized the exhibition’s cultural and social impact. The event was listed among New York City’s featured activities by the New York Post, while coverage from BScene Zine described the exhibition as a public-facing cultural showcase foregrounding Maasai perspectives and lived experience.
Zabriskie described the exhibition as an extension of Humanculture’s approach to development, stating that the organization prioritizes Indigenous leadership and long-term partnerships. “Our work is rooted in local knowledge and participation,” she said, emphasizing collaboration over externally imposed solutions.
The exhibition formed part of a broader international interest in community-driven approaches to sustainable development, attracting visitors including artists, members of the public, and individuals engaged in humanitarian and policy work.
