Artist& Monument Artist

Immanuel Oni

Immanuel Oni, monument artist @ New Jersey Monuments to Migration and Labor, njmml.com

Immanuel Oni is a first-generation Nigerian-American artist and space doula living in New York City and raised in Houston, TX.

Oni’s work explores loss, legacy, and its deep connection with place. He has received awards from Art Omi, Mellon Foundation, the Laundromat Project, Columbia University, Design Trust for Public Space, NY State Council of the Arts, and is the FABnyc commissioned artist for the New York City Chrystie Street African Burial Ground Memorial. He is the co-founder and Creative Director of Liminal, a non-profit organization that works at the intersection of art, unity, and space.

Upcoming & Ongoing Events for Immanuel Oni

Explore the ongoing and upcoming activities planned at locations under consideration for the installation of Memorials/Monuments honoring Migration and Labor. Stay connected and be part of the journey as we celebrate the stories, struggles, and contributions of migrant workers through community events, public art, and meaningful dialogues.

Flagship: Monument on the Move
November 1, 2025
13:00
to 16:00

About NJMML

NJ Monuments To Migration And Labor is a three-year initiative honoring immigrants’ contributions to the state. Through public events, and monument installations, it celebrates their resilience, hard work, and cultural impact, blending art, history, and storytelling to inspire reflection and appreciation.

Regions being explored for NJMML

North

Central

South

NJ Monuments to Migration and Labor

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