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Tanzania Wed 10-11-2010

A Profile: Rajabu Chiwaya the Record Breaking Tinga Tinga Artist
By Daniel Augusta

Known to be precise and one to take time in creating a masterpiece, Tanzanian artist Rajabu Chiwaya depended on technical skill rather than new ideas to secure himself steady interest in his work.

Tanzania Tue 13-04-2010

“Tinga Tinga - The Great Error
By Alex Drummer/Articlebase.com

It is not very often that a new trend in art gets the name of only one person. Controversy has been the order of the day as far as the name and ownership of Tinga Tinga is concerned.

Tanzania Thu 22-03-2007

Zanzibar Artist Hemed Mohammed “Medi”
By Laurent Wastelain

Hemed Mohammed Adam "Medi" is an artist from Zanzibar Stone Town who uses watercolors and oil on canvas to paint different subjects like street, people and dhows (traditional boat). Medi's draws his inspiration from Raza (also an Artist in Zanzibar)...

Tanzania Thu 15-02-2007

Yussuf Bayuu, Artist Of The Month
By Laurent Wastelain

Yussuf Bayuu is an experienced artist from Zanzibar island. His paintings have been awarded & he is well known on the island. His paintings reflect the beauty of the Zanzibar historical Stone Town & the indian Ocean. He was born in Zanzibar in 1973....

Tanzania Tue 13-02-2007

Art Gallery in Arusha
By Laurent Wastelain

Artizanian Art Gallery is proud to present for the first time in Arusha a true Art Gallery for every artist in Arusha and abroad. This Gallery is a non profit organization. Its only objective is to promote art and assist Tanzanian and other African artists....

Tanzania Sat 27-01-2007

Sile Salimini: Inspired By Life
By Laurent Wastelain

S. Salimini Sile, age 54, a native Tanzanian. He is a talented artist. His artistic talents was noted and activated by his primary school teacher responsible for art and crafts. He learnt some basic skills on how to draw and paint with acrylics, water...

Tanzania Fri 19-08-2005

Tanzania's Botanical Illustrator
By Helen Nyambura

Working under a garden umbrella, Riziki Kateya painstakingly dissects her subject in an almost surgical manner. In her newly learned art, precision is paramount. Any departure in size and colour from the real thing could mean her drawings could be classified...

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Title: Making Ways
Name: Tabitha Wa Thuku
Country: Kenya
Medium: Mixed media on heavy canvas
Size: 149 X 140 cms
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