AFPR—Meet The Artists: Jomo Tariku

Jomo Tariku designs ergonomic furniture to support the body and mind, with aesthetic references drawn from elements of Ethiopian and Black American culture and history. Tariku’s “Mido Chair“ synthesizes two important African symbols, the Afro comb—a tool used across Africa for centuries that is often linked to notions of cultural pride in the United States—and ceremonial seats. Learn more about the space and see all the artworks on view: #MetAfrofuturist Production Credits: Managing Producer: Kate Farrell Producer: Melissa Bell Editor: Lela Jenkins Graphic Design: Abby Chen Music: Austin Fisher Photographs: Paul Lachenauer Special thanks: Jomo Tariku, Sarah Lawrence, Ian Alteveer, Ana Matisse Donefer-Hickie, Claire Lanier, Victoria Martinez, Sofie Andersen Subscribe for new content from The Met: #TheMet #Art #TheMetropolitanMuseumofArt #Museum © 2022 The Metropolitan Museum of Art