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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David Kigozi and Muwonge Kyazze interrogate social cultural aspects of daily life through depiction of traditional and contemporary music and dance styles on canvas in two man’s show. ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | There’s excitement and vibrancy in the exhibition Taking on the Mantle by two artists Muwonge Kyazze and David …
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Studio practice remains an integral tool for art academics to disseminate art knowledge and skills to their students, and therefore need not be shunned. ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Art is a practical subject that calls for art production. This definition, however doesn’t exclude art academicians whose practice largely entails teaching …
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ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Garbage dumping is considered to be a social epidemic of post-modern times. In Uganda, one might find large deposits of litter around city centers. This is partly because there are minimal options for recycling, unlike the West where there can be a selection of options to …
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Three young artists explore diverse forms in their work in a multidisciplinary art show at AKA gallery ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The exhibition Diversity in Forms at AKA gallery is about how each of the three artists on showcase approaches their work. The works include paintings, sculptures and installation created …
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ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | As the fifth edition of KLA ART takes place next month under the theme `Care Instructions’, Dominic Muwanguzi looks back on the past editions of the festival and how they have been able to unleash a new era in public art in Kampala The theme for …
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With its theme of celebrating and preserving indigenous social-cultural heritage and identity, while promoting professionalism in the way art is produced and displayed, the gallery is ready to complement the fast-growing Kampala contemporary art scene ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The Kampala contemporary art scene is getting more interesting, exciting and …
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Artist uses line and colour to tame his emotions on canvas but also exploits the same technique to connect with his audience ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | An encounter with Paul Kasambeko Kaspa‘s paintings showing in a solo exhibition titled Tamed Emotions reveals his growth on canvas. The artist previously known …
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ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Art cannot exist without money. This makes art buyers and collectors vital components of an art industry because of their consistent purchase of art. Art collectors will determine the price of art because of their demand of a particular type of art or artist. The business …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
