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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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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