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Works by Kenyan artists are exhibited around the globe.  World-class galleries cater to foreigners and other Kenyans. And the collectors are paying attention.

 

Born in Kenya, Amyn Abdula now lives in Vancouver.  He has been collecting African art for more than 25 years and has more than 150 pieces.  The majority are from Kenya.  

 

"The more I saw, the more it appealed to me," said Abdula.  "And I think it was actually, because I had left Africa, and that Africa was still in my heart.  And when I went to North America, or Europe, or wherever, and whenever I saw some African stuff, it sort of appealed to me."

 

 

 

 

Collectors anticipate that Kenyan art will soon become as popular as art from west and South Africa. 

 

Although estimates vary, Kenyan artwork is today selling for an average of 10 times the price it commanded 12 years ago.  And figures are expected to go even higher.

 

 

Born in Kenya, Amyn Abdula now lives in Vancouver.  He has been collecting African art for more than 25 years and has more than 150 pieces.  The majority are from Kenya.  

 

"The more I saw, the more it appealed to me," said Abdula.  "And I think it was actually, because I had left Africa, and that Africa was still in my heart.  And when I went to North America, or Europe, or wherever, and whenever I saw some African stuff, it sort of appealed to me."

 

Collectors anticipate that Kenyan art will soon become as popular as art from west and South Africa. 

 

Although estimates vary, Kenyan artwork is today selling for an average of 10 times the price it commanded 12 years ago.  And figures are expected to go even higher.

 

Read more here from the VOA - www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/Kenyan-Artwork-Growing-in-International-Popularity-135752833.html

 

 

Kaafiri Kariuki at the Creativity Gallery

Shades of Time: An exhibition by Kaafiri Kariuki at the Creativity Gallery National Museum of Kenya

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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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