Artistic reflection was used to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in an event held on April 12 in Ottawa, Canada. The event titled Ku Gicaniro Canada” hosted by Peace and Love Proclaimers Canada, gathered young Rwandans, parents, Genocide survivors and their friends at the Shenkman Arts Center, for …
adminjagoan Capturing beauty that eludes the eye
Kathmandu, April 18 — There is something tender about remembering. Whether it’s how an elder sips their morning tea, the quiet strength in a woman’s gaze, or the lotus leaves floating on a forgotten lake, memory lingers in the everyday. At Siddhartha Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, ‘Chitra Katha’, twenty-eight artists …
Harmonies of Expression: A celebration of art, Zim-European cultural collaboration and climate change awareness
EUNIC Zimbabwe will present Harmonies of Expression — connecting art, heart and science” a dynamic showcase of artistic collaboration and cultural exchange between Europe and Zimbabwe, culminating in a main exhibition in Harare in May. This groundbreaking event brings together Zimbabwean creative practitioners and artists from across Europe to explore …
Nust FM promotes Bulawayo artists
NATIONAL University of Science and Technology (Nust) FM has launched a segment called Artistic Expressions, which is aimed at promoting up-and-coming artistes in Bulawayo. Nust third year student studying towards a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Journalism and Media Studies, Annah Thandeka Maseko, is the host. “The aim of …
4 forgotten female French Impressionist painters that you should know
In the late 19th century, several female French painters left their mark on the Impressionist movement with their talent and artistic vision. Long overlooked, they are now rightfully being brought back in the limelight. Whenever Impressionists come up in conversation, you might picture male figures such as Claude Monet and …
Your brain looks like this when you look at abstract art
Researchers studying people’s brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently. When you look at an abstract painting, study it in a museum for example, what do you see and what do you feel? Does it conjure an old …
The forgotten American impressionist painter who trained alongside some of the greats
Impressionist painter, virtuoso illustrator and indefatigable traveller, George Wharton Edwards embodies the spirit of a pivotal era at the turn of the 20th century. His protean work, in which the brush dances with the pencil, sketches the delicate portrait of a world about to go through massive changes. In his …
Edutainment mix: Arts, disability rights, and inclusive creativity: The forgotten intersection
The intersection of disability rights and the arts is often overlooked in broader discussions of inclusion. People with disabilities continue to face systemic barriers that hinder their participation in creative industries, ranging from physical inaccessibility to societal prejudices and a lack of representation in mainstream artistic spaces. These barriers are …
Male artist holds exhibition on strong, resilient women
What you need to know: The exhibition features semi-abstract paintings that unravel the intricate complexities of identity, both personal and collective in relation to how such identities shape experiences. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Benjamin Solombi is holding a solo exhibition inspired by his experiences with women who …
Pure Souls Foundation holds seventh autism art exhibition
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, the Pure Souls Learning Foundation hosted the seventh edition of its annual autism art exhibition with the theme, ‘My Whispering Voice’, at the TR Art Gallery in Ikoyi, Lagos. The foundation uses the event to reaffirm its commitment to reshaping narratives and celebrating the …