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The Absa L’Atelier art competition is a leading Pan-African art competition. The competition, which has been running for 37 years this year, is hosted annually by Absa in partnership with the South African National Association …
Three young emerging artists join a stage to push the boundaries of their media and to use their own bodies and biographies as a material of expression and a site of experimentation. Olivia Mary Nantongo, …
Amasaka Gallery presents ECHOES, Kampala, Uganda Read Article
‘Shapes of Water’ is a group exhibition presenting works by women artists from Eastern and Southern Africa. Installation view. Courtesy of Afriart Gallery. The exhibition offers space for individual and genuine expressions of femininity by artists …
‘Shapes of Water’ at Afriart Gallery, Kampala, Uganda Read Article
The Absa L’Atelier is one of the most prestigious art competitions in Africa, which aims to recognise and nurture young artistic talent across the continent. Since its inception in 1986, the competition has been a …
Where within us and how, when not in our conscious mind, are decisions formed then? Emmie Nume, Ice Cream Hammock, 2022. Mixed Media on Canvas, 165 x 148cm. Courtesy of Afriart Gallery Just as in life itself, …
When Thoughts Attack Me: Emmie Nume at Afriart Gallery, Uganda Read Article
AFRICA AT VENICE / Uganda Pavilion ABOUT Uganda’s first national pavilion, entitled ‘Radiance – They Dream in Time’, received special mention at the 59th Golden Lions at la Biennale de Venezia. Shaheen Merali, Tanzanian-born British …
The prestiges award goes to Boyce for the Great Britain National Pavilion and to Leigh for her participation in the main show. Uganda and France receive special mention for their National Pavilions The Jury of the 59th International Art …
Sonia Boyce and Simone Leigh receive Golden Lion at 59th Venice Biennale Read Article
Organized by the Njabala Foundation, the Njabala This Is Not How exhibition presents works by eight women artists reflecting on the themes of memory, love, womanhood, and activism. Miriam Watsemba, Njabala This Is Not How, 2022. Using …
‘Njabala This Is Not How’ at Makerere Art Gallery, Uganda Read Article
Under the theme “Radiance – They Dream in Time” curator Shaheen Merali invited Acaye Kerunen and Collin Sekajugo to present their work Artists Acaye Kerunen and Collin Sekajugo, and curator Shaheen Merali. For the Venice …
Uganda’s presents first National Pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale Read Article
32° East is Kampala’s first-ever purpose-built art space 32° East is excited to announce that they have begun their big move! The entrance of 32° East new hub. All images courtesy of 32° East. For …
