Exhibition celebrates the deceased art collectors’ distinguished legacy as a collector of both Ugandan art and West Africa tribal artefacts. Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The Klaus Holderbaum Art Collection exhibition recently opened in Kampala showcasing his extensive collection of paintings, drawings and artefacts. The artworks were collected during his …
Read More »Wasswad Showcasing Immortal Objects at Circle Art gallery
Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The exhibition showcases the artist’s recent body of work including new paintings, a series of drawings, alongside his more familiar sculptures Like is the norm with the multi-disciplinary artist, Wasswa Donald aka Wasswad, to stage a Solo Show every after two to three years, he …
Read More »Common voices at Makerere school of Fine Art
The exchange program between the two varsities is intended to foster collaborative approaches to existing communities challenges Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Uganda and Norway may exist in different hemispheres, but they share a common voice on issues of climate change. The exchange program between the School of Industrial and …
Read More »Surfacing Group Exhibition at Xenson Art Space
The exhibition pays homage to the emerging vibrancy of the regional art scene and the power of women artists to influence change in society. Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | A group exhibition of artists from across the East African region is likely to come with many expectations. This is because …
Read More »Mathias Tusiime stands tall in Solo Show
The exhibition Recycling and Environmental sustainability suggests the need to preserve the environment and humanity Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | There’s no doubt that Tusiime Mathias as an artist continues to make heads roll on the Uganda Contemporary Art scene. His latest Solo exhibition Recycling and Environmental Sustainability has further …
Read More »Stirred Chronicles at Tadooba gallery
Student- artists provoke conversations on the social political ills in their immediate communities Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | What is the role of art in a society filled with so much strife? Can art contribute to the idea of problem solving through shedding light to society’s ills? The answer to …
Read More »AMasaka Gallery Opens New Space in Kampala
The artists in the exhibition Allegiance To Thee showcase a knack to create art that transcends the ordinary Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | If artists are availed an open platform and adequate time they can produce art that transcends the ordinary. The ongoing undertaking by notable private galleries on the …
Read More »St. Henry’s College Kitovu: An open air sculpture park
The sculpture park at the College is a representation of the early training in creative thinking and practice among the students. Kampala, Uganda | Dominic Muwanguzi | You may be convinced to feel like you are on a visit to an open air sculpture park in Paris or Germany once you make …
Read More »Sanaa Gateja at 58th Carnegie International
The exhibition presents historical works from collections of international institutions, estates and artists, alongside new commissions and recent works by contemporary artists Kamapala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Sanaa Gateja is no stranger to international showcase of his art and reputation. He has over the decades showcased his art at …
Read More »MusangoGwantamu: A Retrospective
A biography of Uganda’s leading art educationist and artist who inspired artists like Joseph Ntensibe, General Elly Tumwine and Fabian Mpagi ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The Uganda art industry has been recently touted to have a lot of potential and to grow exponentially in the next decade. But it …
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