A new exhibition opening next week wants to explore storytelling through the lens of food, poetry, comedy, visual art, fashion, film, and performance.

"Many Tongues," curated by Omo Misha of Irwin House Global Art Center, will use activations to dive into the power of storytelling, while uplifting Detroit creatives.

Brittini Ward or Eye N Eye is a storyteller, poet and multidisciplinary artist. Her recent works include "The Seer," commissioned by the Kennedy Center, and "Grandma’s Baby," featured in Wasserman Projects’ Bas Bleu Exhibition.

LaMarr Ward is a film maker, multidisciplinary artist and featured panelist for "Many Tongues." His works, "Windstorm Chronicles" will be on display.

They joined The Metro to talk about "Many Tongues" and the importance of storytelling as a connector for all people.