KUONYESHA

At the recent CTRL + CREATE Forum, an initiative by the British Council and Kuonyesha Art Fund, creatives gathered not just to showcase their work but to explore how to build sustainable, bankable careers in the creative economy. One standout session was led by banker Kyosiga, who offered a practical checklist for creatives hoping to access financing. She highlighted several key challenges: many creatives fail to track their earnings, lack proper financial records, and operat

Ugandan artist Joel Kateeba is redefining what it means to be self-taught, using nothing but canvas, color, and conviction to confront life’s raw truths. From the streets of Mutundwe to international stages, Kateeba’s work boldly captures the complexities of everyday struggles, poverty, depression, resilience, and hope, infused with Afrofuturistic imagery like sunflowers blooming with computer keyboards. His art is deeply personal and socially conscious, often reflecting stor

Announcing the 2024 Kuonyesha Art Fund Partners

In his latest solo exhibition Tamed Emotions , artist Paul Kasambeko Kaspa reveals his evolution as he transitions from figurative art to...

Ugandan collectors are increasingly embracing and promoting local art, with a growing number of them purchasing Ugandan artworks. This...

“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...

Graffiti is not just a suburban thing - and brought renown to some like “Dbongz” Mahlathi, who is from a township west of Johannesburg....

This year's theme, Stranieri Ovunque - Foreign Everywhere, presents a profound opportunity to explore narratives of cultural...

The Kampala contemporary art scene is getting more interesting, exciting, and promising. Ismael Kateregga, artist and founder of the...

When asked about the evolving Ugandan music scene, particularly the hip-hop genre, Soul'o noted the urban growth and the need for further...

Designers will showcase their complete collections accompanying them with ideal jewelry, headpieces and makeup. This year’s fashion show...

Samuel Kakaire’s work is true to the tradition of icon painting in its attention to detail. Kakaire has specialised in tempera, oil and...

The appreciation for local shows and films is currently at an all-time high. With the dominance of international shows gradually...

The renowned Ugandan playwright who last played at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2007 returns after 17 years. He...

A unique and delightful experience for food lovers and whisky connoisseurs alike undoubtedly lived up to its reputation as an...

Legend, patriarch, and seasoned actor Andrew Benon Kibuuka delves into his passion for art, on yet another episode of MultiChoice...

The exhibition aimed to express the lingering grief, pain, and sadness experienced by people due to substantial losses during the...

Dr. Lillian Nabulime’s show has attracted audiences for its conspiratorial take on the peculiarities of urban “gossip.” Her work includes...

Bruno Ruganzu, a Ugandan artist dedicated to preserving the culture of the East African nation, described his 10-day tour of creation,...

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...