Mesearch Kaweesi scoops $500 as national winner ART | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Ugandan Mesearch Kaweesi has been named as a national winner in the 2024 edition of the Bic Art Master Africa annual art competition. His artwork was selected as among the best from 56 entries in the 6th …
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The two man show features Paul Lubowa and Samuel Kakaire’s paintings which explore the benefits of unity and cultural integration in the contemporary times ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | What would one expect of two artists from different artistic backgrounds and cultures? The answer is a showcase of diversity in artistic …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CFAO Mobility Uganda is thrilled to announce the return of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest for its 18th edition, marking the second time Uganda will host this exciting global event. This contest encourages young, creative minds aged 15 and under to imagine the future …
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This year’s edition pays gratitude to the founders of the annual event but also showcases the works of these senior artists alongside that of the new generation artists at the College ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The 27th edition of Different But One opened recently at MTSIFA art gallery and the …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENDENT | Conservationists from different African countries have converged in Jinja City to brainstorm on the various forms of art that are key to defending the rights of wild animals. Conservationists say that several animals are poached for their body parts, and medicinal purposes, among other …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The second edition of Bell ObaFest is one you had to attend to fully appreciate the magic created when more than a beer experience meets food, art and music. The flagship beer of Uganda Breweries, Bell Lager united beer lovers in a 3-day beer celebration …
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60th Anniversary of the canonization of the Uganda martyrs marked with landmark exhibition in Kampala ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The story of the Uganda martyrs has captivated many catholics across the globe. In Uganda thousands of believers make a pilgrim to the holy shrine in Namugongo every 3rd June to …
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The selected artworks in the exhibition Imparted Impressions depict the artist’s distinctive style of painting influenced by European modernist art making techniques but also a delicate sense of freedom in choice of material, composition and subject matter. ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | To say that Lydia Mugambi is one of the …
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From international art auction houses like Sotheby’s, Bonhams and Strauss & Co to some of the leading Art fairs for Africa Contemporary art like 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and AKAA Fair, African Art is making global headlines in sales and prices. ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Finally, African art has …
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ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | In 2020 Uganda Wildlife Authority and Kampala City Council Authority collaborated on a project to build wildlife sculptural works along the Kira- Kamwokya Road stretch. One of the primary objectives of this venture was to animate the city and promote the ten popular wild games found …
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