Author Talk: Alka Joshi (The Henna Artist trilogy)

Author Talk: Alka Joshi (The Henna Artist trilogy)
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM

The Henna Artist (Trilogy) | Author Talk features bestselling author Alka Joshi, who will discuss her acclaimed The Henna Artist trilogy, the inspiration behind her novels, and the cultural significance of henna as a centuries-old tradition of body marking. Through stories of art, identity, and ritual, Joshi will explore how henna serves as both a personal and cultural form of expression, reflecting themes that resonate throughout Body Marking: Art, Ritual & Story.

Presented in conjunction with Body Marking: Art, Ritual & Story, on view August 4–September 19, 2026.