Hi, I’m Zindzi.

Zindzi Harley is a dedicated and enthusiastic brand strategist, curator, and creative consultant. She holds a B.A. in Arts Administration with a minor in Art History from the University of Kentucky and an M.A. in Museum Studies from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where her research centered on the activism histories and organizational frameworks of Black museums. As a student, she was among the first DEI Fellows at UArts and participated in the inaugural Museum Professional Seminar at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Harley’s curatorial efforts focus on enriching the narratives and interpretations of contemporary art, material culture, fashion, and design related to the African Diaspora.

Previously, Harley served as Assistant Curator at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, where she played a key role in curating exhibitions and programming. She founded the Philadelphia Chapter of Black Girls in Art Spaces, organizing meetups at notable venues like the Philadelphia Magic Gardens and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Additionally, Harley is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Zindzine, a quarterly publication that highlights a wide range of contemporary artists, creatives, and businesses from the East Coast and beyond. Her involvement extends to various Philadelphia entities and historic sites, including roles such as co-curating programming for the 2023 Mural Arts Black Artist Fellowship, managing community programs at Ars Nova Workshop, and curating projects at Past Present Projects. Currently, Zindzi is advancing her studies by pursuing a PhD in Art Theory, Aesthetics, and Philosophy at the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts.