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South Africa Thu 19-01-2012

An Arts Renaissance in Johannesburg
Donna Bryson | Associated Press

Since apartheid ended in 1994, downtown Johannesburg has become a place for the arts, where business, residential and entertainment mix along with the races.

Zimbabwe Thu 24-11-2011

Lovemore Kambudzi: One of the Finest Artist from Zimbabwe Since Independence
Stephen Garan'anga | AfricanColours.com

Lovemore's successful satirical way of panting on massive canvases, and the controlled use of colour strongly makes his work an instant hit in most parts of the world it has been shown.

Angola Wed 21-09-2011

Art Angolais Contemporain Le Marche International, Un Grand Defi
Par Johnny Kapela

C’est l’une des perspectives que l’on peut entrevoir a la lecture du catalogue de la VII eme édition du très émulatif atelier Coopearte, support que vient d’être publie.

Zimbabwe Wed 27-07-2011

Zimbabwe's Visual Artists Come Together in 'Harare Conversations'
By Stephen Garan'anga

The National Gallery gave birth to the 'Harare Conversations' in 2010 after realization of the need to liaise more with artists for the development of the sector.

Zimbabwe Wed 20-07-2011

Intellectual Property Rights Workshop for Visual Artists Launched.
By Stephen Garan'anga

On the 8th of July, the Culture Fund of Zimbabwe conducted a critical workshop in Harare that brought to the fore various intellectual property rights issues facing the country's visual arts practitioners.

South Africa Mon 04-07-2011

Figures and Fictions: Contemporary South African Photography, Showing at the V&A Museum, London.
By Aarti wa Njoroge | AfricanColours.com

The welcoming photograph of the ‘Figures and Fictions’ exhibition at the V & A Museum, London pushes all the buttons of the title, as the exhibition showcases works of 17 South African photographers.

Zambia Fri 20-05-2011

'Afrocentric' @ the Henry Tayali Gallery, Lusaka
By Andrew Mulenga/ Hole in the wall Blog

Three Zambian artists Chilyapa 'Danny' Lwando, Nezias 'Neziland' Nyirenda and Stary Mwaba's exhibition at the Henry Tayali gallery in Lusaka showgrounds brings out the true spirit of contemporary art in Zambia.

South Africa Tue 26-04-2011

“The Brave Ones”: Photography Exhibition by Zwelethu Mthethwa
By Lloyd Pollak

South African photographer, Zwelethu Mthethwa’s recent work, depicts portraits of young male adherents of Shemba Nazareth church at a fluid stage of development when their future personalities remain undefined.

Zimbabwe Tue 29-03-2011

Zimbabwe to Participate in the 54th International 2011 Venice Biennale in Italy
By a Correspondent

4 Zimbabwean artists will be participating in the 2011 Venice Biennale, the world’s most prestigious international forum for contemporary art which opens 1st June & runs until end of Nov.

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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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