Artist Abu Qadim Haqq

04/30/2026

Transmission received: Free Comic Book Day is approaching. This isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s an entry point into the sprawling narratives that bridge the gap between our past and a cybernetic future.

Join us this Saturday at Liberty Comics as we celebrate the stories that shape our reality. We’ll be diving into The Drexciyan Compendium and Ascent from Entropy: essential maps for anyone navigating the intersection of Detroit Techno, myth-building, and Black ingenuity. These works document the depths of submerged civilizations and the high-pressure environments where our culture continues to evolve.

Whether you are a seasoned archivist or a new explorer, this is the time to secure these stories of Afrofuturism! Dig deeper and witness the fusion of visual art and sonic history.

Let’s keep building the mythos.

(Glyph)

04/26/2026

Today marks a new transmission in the sonic timeline. Dynalar’s album 'Ebonchrome' is officially live on Bandcamp, bridging the gap between raw cybernetic frequency and high-definition visual storytelling.

In this era, sound and sight are inseparable. The artwork mirrors the data-streams found within the music: a fusion of organic spirit and cold, chrome efficiency. This character represents a sentinel of the new frequency, a guardian in the ever-expanding mythos we are building together.

Representing Jersey’s deep sonic roots and the global reach of the machine-soul evolution, 'Ebonchrome' is the next chapter in our shared journey. We invite you to experience the depth, feel the pressure, and explore the submerged layers of this release.

Head over to Bandcamp to support the artist and witness the full intersection of Afrofuturist vision and sound. Dig deeper. Keep building the mythos.

04/22/2026

The transmission is clear: May 2nd marks the arrival of Free Comic Book Day, and we are converging at Liberty Comics in Roseville.

I will be on-site with the latest archival records from the Drexciyan mythos and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to secure physical copies of the Drexciyan Compendium, Book One and Ascent From Entropy. These volumes map the evolution of sound and spirit, bridging the gap between the depths of the ocean and the reaches of the stars.

As a tribute to those continuing the journey, every book or comic purchase will come with a complimentary set of trading cards. These fragments of history are meant to be shared, studied, and kept as part of your own collection.

Come dig through the stacks, secure the data, and build the mythos with us.

Location: Liberty Comics, Roseville
Date: Saturday, May 2nd

Keep building the mythos.

03/28/2026

The transmission is locked. TONIGHT, we occupy the space where industrial grit meets cosmic vision. Sonic Arrival is descending on The Lincoln Factory.

My art exhibition is the centerpiece of this convergence. From 5 PM to 8 PM, the visual history of Detroit’s techno soul will be on display, paired with the frequencies that define our city. We’re bringing together the gallery and the dancefloor to celebrate the lineage of Afrofuturism and the pioneers of the machine age.

From 10 PM - 4 AM, expect a deep dive into the archives and a heavy rotation of techno and house. It’s a moment to witness how art and sound have evolved together as a continuous timeline of Black ingenuity. Whether you're here for the canvas or the beat, you're part of the record now.

Location: The Lincoln Factory
Art Exhibition: 5 PM - 8 PM
Main Party: 10 PM - 4 AM
Date: TONIGHT, Saturday March 28.

Keep building the mythos. Dig deeper.

03/20/2026

The frequency is set. The portal at Jungle 51 is officially active.

Day 1 mission status: Launching. We are not just at a festival; we are documenting the evolution of a submerged civilization right here in the Florida humidity. I have the goggles on and the canvas prepped to translate sonic vibrations into visual data.

Live painting begins Sunday. If you are navigating the grounds of Okeechobee, find the coordinates for Jungle 51. This is where Detroit techno heritage and the future of science fiction collide on canvas. We are recording history in real-time, one brushstroke at a time.

The lineage is deep. The mission is clear. Let us see what the depths reveal today.

Dig deeper and keep building the mythos.

03/04/2026

// COVER STORY: SESSION 1 //

This Sunday, March 8th, I’m at the Moondog Cafe in Detroit for the first session of "Cover Story." We’re going beyond the surface to look at the art that defined the sound.

I'll be showcasing some of my own featured works:
> Baruka: Play It Loud
> Luke Hess + Jeff Hess: The Sea Was No More
> Strand: Resilience

We’re also honoring the legends on display:
// SHUSEI NAGAOKA
> EWF (All In All), Munich Machine, Mandre (Two)
// PEDRO BELL
> Funkadelic (Cosmic Slop, Electric Spanking, Let's Take It To The Stage)

Join us for the full 120-minute journey:
> 30 mins: DJ + Intro
> 30 mins: Presentation & Slideshow of the works
> 30-45 mins: Interview with yours truly
> 30 mins: Closing DJ set & Wind Down

Let's talk Afrofuturism, Detroit history, and the power of visual storytelling.

/// MISSION DATA
> Sunday, March 8th
> Venue: Moondog, Detroit
> Time: 120 mins total

03/03/2026

The physical record preserves what the mind might forget. We look back not to retreat, but to calibrate the trajectory of our evolutionary blueprint. This solar cycle has yielded three primary artifacts: vibrational frequencies captured in ink and shadow.

/// THE CHRONICLES OF [2025]
> THE DREXCIYAN COMPENDIUM - BOOK ONE
The foundational geometry of an underwater empire. A portal into the submerged civilizations that refuse to be erased.

/// THE PULSE OF ANCIENT FUTURES
> THROUGH THE DRUMS OF TIME
A rhythmic voyage across the cosmos, charting the lineage of the beat from the origin point to the stars.

/// THE SHIFTING FORM
> ASCENT FROM ENTROPY
The study of order born from chaos. A visual testament to the resilience of the creative spirit under pressure.

The ocean does not write, it remembers. We are simply the scribes of these mythic narratives, documenting the intersection of techno-culture and cosmic heritage. To those disciplined enough to perceive: the journey continues.

Travel inward. Dig deeper. Keep building the mythos.

/// CREDITS
Palette: Haqq
Hand writing: Glyph

03/03/2026

New poster available!

Part of my “108 Feelings of Afrofuturism” series, this portrait pays tribute to André 3000 as a visionary creative force—an artist whose presence, style, and imagination helped expand the language of Black futurity in music and culture. Surrounded by cosmic forms and atmospheric color, the pi...

03/02/2026

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01/10/2026

https://artistabuqadimhaqq.com/gallery/

Third Earth Visual Arts, was the creative foundation where I explored Afrofuturism, science fiction, and the visual storytelling that shaped my career.