Zeyna Malik
Staff Reporter
zeyna.malik@yale.edu
Zeyna Malik covers galleries and museums for the Arts Desk. She is a sophomore in Jonathan Edwards College studying Economics and History.
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ZEYNA MALIK
Meet Eddi — who has taken photos of more than 10,000 people in Yale and New Haven

Edwin Mera often stops people on the streets of New Haven and asks to photograph them. Then, he asks the million-dollar question: “What makes you happy?”

April 17, 2025

ZEYNA MALIK
A constellation of Asian American artists at Yale 

The News spoke with six visual artists — all of whom represent diverse identities under the Asian American umbrella, as well as use diverse art […]

April 12, 2025

ZEYNA MALIK & ALEX GELDZAHLER
Can you imagine working with your spouse? These two Yale School of Art instructors do

Lisa Sigal ART ’89 and Byron Kim ’83 spoke about their personal bond, respective practices and experiences as co-directors of the Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art.

February 12, 2025

ZEYNA MALIK & ALEX GELDZAHLER
YUAG showcases ancient texts and Eastern Zodiacs installation

A new rotation on the Yale University Art Gallery’s 2nd floor explores animals in East Asia and literary themes from South Asia and West Asia.

February 10, 2025

ZEYNA MALIK
Yale film and theater groups join forces for L.A. fire relief fundraiser

On Jan. 31, Yale Cinematic Productions and Yale Dramatic Association collaborated to host a movie night fundraiser for fire relief efforts in Los Angeles.

February 2, 2025

ZEYNA MALIK
In Schwarzman collaboration, Yale Visual Artists “re-present” themselves with a look back at freshman year 

Through a collaborative mural on display at the Schwarzman Center, Yale Visual Artists offer participating artists and viewers a chance to re-imagine their first moments on campus.

January 24, 2025

ZEYNA MALIK
Yale World Fellow Leon McCarron explores Iraq’s ‘Wounded Tigris’

On Nov. 11, award-winning writer and adventurer Leon McCarron spoke at Yale’s Middle Eastern and North African Cultural Community about his journey along the Tigris River.

November 13, 2024

ZEYNA MALIK
Visual artist Shahzia Sikander speaks on public art and the space between binaries

Pakistani-American visual artist Shahzia Sikander explains her approach to “anti-monument” art that engages with the public.

October 15, 2024

ZEYNA MALIK
Connecticut-based Edgewell Personal Care Company recognized for sustainability

U.S. Environmental Protection has recognized Edgewell, a multinational consumer products company headquartered in Connecticut, as an industry leader in freight and supply chain environmental performance.

October 7, 2024

FABEHA JAHRA & ZEYNA MALIK
Litigating against factory farms: Yale event highlights legal strategies for tackling climate change

Yale Law School’s Daina Bray discussed the environmental harm of industrial animal agriculture and the role of litigation in climate advocacy.

October 2, 2024

ZEYNA MALIK
Elm City Communities invites resident feedback on Union Square Choice Neighborhood Plan

Architects and urban planners worked with the community to design the redevelopment of the Robert T. Wolfe and former Church St. South communities.

September 19, 2024