Could this artist bring his `hardcore of art’ to an exhibition soon? Henk Jonker, a Dutch artist, musician, and poet who lives in Kampala, believes there has been a major shift in the way people perceive each other all over the world, writes Dominic Muwanguzi. “It is no longer important …
Read More »Celebrating the Woman with `Abakyala leero’
By Dominic Muwanguzi Maria Naita’s name on the local art scene is synonymous with artworks that dwell on the woman and children. Her current solo exhibition, Abakyala leero, at AfriKotemp Art Gallery aka AKA gallery maintains this attribute. The artist is showing 20 paintings in acrylics that celebrate the woman …
Read More »Sentimental art is simply beautiful
By Dominic Muwanguzi An artist takes his love for his wife and child to the gallery The art of sentimentality is an apt description of Amos Sentongo works currently on show at Karibu Art Gallery in Bukoto, Kampala. The artist calls his collection of highly expressive pieces that appear rooted …
Read More »Leonardo’s mystic Reawakened at Rainbow
By Dominic Muwanguzi Renowned artists Ndema and Xenson take top city school students on journey of self-expression Jeremy Ufoyuru, the head of the Secondary section of the Art Department of Rainbow International School, recently found a novel way to help his charges tackle crucial career choices. He did this by …
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