ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The first edition of Kampala Art Talks was launched recently at Xenson Artspace and was attended by both established and emerging writers, and art writing enthusiasts. This review by Dominic Muwanguzi captures the foremost topics discussed in the workshop. Writing about art plays several roles including …
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LOS ANGELES, the United States | Xinhua | Marvel Studios’ superhero film “Deadpool & Wolverine” topped the North American box office on its second weekend with an estimated three-day cume of 97 million U.S. dollars, figures from the measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday. The sequel to 2016’s “Deadpool” and …
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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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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over the weekend, Pilsner Lager – a brand of the Uganda Breweries Limited – joined the Kwegoza Avenue, a vibrate celebration of the Bunyoro and Tooro Culture at the UMA ground Lugogo. This year Pilsner Lager joined the celebrations with great excitement by setting …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Afri Art and Fashion Show 2024 concluded here on Saturday, with more than 15 local artisans and designers showcasing African fashion works with traditional and modern elements, eye-catching to the public. Themed “Celebrating Timeless Beauty,” the annual event exhibited a diverse range of African-inspired …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two companies – Gestures, a creative furniture manufacturer based in Uganda, and bkvv Architecten, a renowned architectural firm based in the Netherlands with extensive experience in climate-friendly design across Europe and Africa are embarking on an ambitious project to develop adaptable, sustainable furniture tailored …
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BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | “A Legend,” a Chinese domestic epic drama starring action movie icon Jackie Chan, came up third in the box office chart on the Chinese mainland on Wednesday, the first day of its screening. The film pocketed 6.67 million yuan (934,959 U.S. dollars) on Wednesday. With …
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LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | In the wake of President Joe Biden’s shaky performance during a recent presidential debate, a rift has emerged among Hollywood’s elite regarding his continued candidacy. While many of Biden’s celebrity backers continue their support, some previously fervent supporters, like Damon Lindelof and Barry Diller, have …
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