Shabazz Larkin (he/him) is a Nashville-based artist. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, he is on a mission to create public art, sculptures, and monuments that tell the stories of communities across the South. He is the founder of the Museum of Presence, a community-led arts and mindfulness publication centering creative expression, reflection, and collective care. Shabazz is also a public speaker and the author of several books, including The Thing About Bees. He offers teachings on mindfulness practices that invite people to slow down, listen deeply, and engage more fully with themselves and one another.