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Announcing the 2024 Kuonyesha Art Fund Partners
Announcing the 2024 Kuonyesha Art Fund Partners
Oct 8, 20241 min read
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Kaspa’s Tamed Emotions: Exploring Art Through Line and Color
In his latest solo exhibition Tamed Emotions , artist Paul Kasambeko Kaspa reveals his evolution as he transitions from figurative art to...
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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Ugandan collectors growing and promoting Ugandan art
Ugandan collectors are increasingly embracing and promoting local art, with a growing number of them purchasing Ugandan artworks. This...
Aug 27, 20241 min read
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After decades of being overlooked, African art gets its moment
“We never talked about Africa in the history of global art,” said Hannah O’Leary, a senior director at the Sotheby’s auction house in...
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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Hunting the 'Big Five' on South Africa's walls
Graffiti is not just a suburban thing - and brought renown to some like “Dbongz” Mahlathi, who is from a township west of Johannesburg....
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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AFRICAN PAVILIONS TAKING THE SCENE AT VENICE BIENNALE 2024
This year's theme, Stranieri Ovunque - Foreign Everywhere, presents a profound opportunity to explore narratives of cultural...
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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Abataka Art Gallery: A new art space opens in Kampala
The Kampala contemporary art scene is getting more interesting, exciting, and promising. Ismael Kateregga, artist and founder of the...
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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Singer Ebrahim Soul'o says Ugandan artists are 'blinded by money'
When asked about the evolving Ugandan music scene, particularly the hip-hop genre, Soul'o noted the urban growth and the need for further...
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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Over 20 designers to grace this year’s Afri art and fashion show
Designers will showcase their complete collections accompanying them with ideal jewelry, headpieces and makeup. This year’s fashion show...
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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Uganda painter featured at Art Dubai 2024
Samuel Kakaire’s work is true to the tradition of icon painting in its attention to detail. Kakaire has specialised in tempera, oil and...
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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The women behind Uganda’s local content appreciation revival
The appreciation for local shows and films is currently at an all-time high. With the dominance of international shows gradually...
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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Alex Mukulu returns to theatre after 17 years
The renowned Ugandan playwright who last played at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2007 returns after 17 years. He...
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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All set for the Singleton meets chef versus event
A unique and delightful experience for food lovers and whisky connoisseurs alike undoubtedly lived up to its reputation as an...
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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Andrew Benon Kibuka: Four decades in the film industry and still going
Legend, patriarch, and seasoned actor Andrew Benon Kibuuka delves into his passion for art, on yet another episode of MultiChoice...
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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Revellers stunned by art pieces at Njabala Art Exhibition
The exhibition aimed to express the lingering grief, pain, and sadness experienced by people due to substantial losses during the...
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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A vibrant art scene in Uganda mirrors African boom as more collectors show interest
Dr. Lillian Nabulime’s show has attracted audiences for its conspiratorial take on the peculiarities of urban “gossip.” Her work includes...
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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Ugandan artist inspired to preserve culture through art after China tour
Bruno Ruganzu, a Ugandan artist dedicated to preserving the culture of the East African nation, described his 10-day tour of creation,...
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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Peter Oloya - the Ugandan LRA child soldier who molded a new future in art
Peter Oloya is one of Uganda's best-known sculptors. He survived the horrors of being kidnapped as a child by the LRA. Oloya turned to...
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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What It’s Like To…Run an Art Gallery in Harare
In a country where art doesn’t get enough recognition as an economic driver, gallery owners like Marcus Gora cultivate creative spaces...
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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What It’s Like To…Be an Art Therapist in Egypt
Amany Shenouda combines her love for art and her desire to help people in her trauma-sensitive group workshops, bringing together...
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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