Dates: May 10-22, 2023
Venue: the Village Market
An Exhibition by Mukuru Art Collective Based Artists.
Arthur Firmin, “For the Love of Kenya” Photographic Exhibition, May 10-28 2023 @ Alliance Française.
Opening: May 10, 2023
Venue: Alliance Française Nairobi
Time: 6:30pm
Dates: Until May 28, 2023
About
Who was Arthur Firmin? Shel Arensen, Founder and Editor of the Old Africa magazine, which publishes stories and photos from East Africa’s past, will give a presentation on the life and work of Arthur Firmin before the official opening of this photo exhibition.
Fundraiser: Preserving Coastal Music Heritage, May 9 2023 @ the Santuri Salon – Westlands.
Date: Tuesday, 9 May 2023
Venue: the Santuri Salon
Time: 6.30-9 p.m.
Tickets: KES 2,000/-
Ticket link: https://mookh.com/event/fundraiser-preserving-coastal-music-heritage/.
About
From the late 1960s to 2022 musicians from the East African coast recorded at ‘Mbwana Radio Service’ in Mombasa’s Old Town. Some of the music styles in the catalogue are taarab, mwanzele, kayamba or gozi. On the roster of the cassette label were stars like Zuhura Swaleh, Maulidi Juma, and Nyerere wa Konde. At the end of last year the studio and shop closed its doors permanently but the cassettes still exist albeit in a precarious state. That’s why we need your support in preserving the diverse collection!Come down to the event which will feature music and conversations celebrating the rich heritage, addressing current issues and exploring possible futures.
All proceeds go to the preservation initiative.
In conversation will be:
Nassoro Mwinyi, custodian of the collection
Prof. Mwenda Ntarangwi, cultural anthropologist
Wairimũ Nduba, founder of Wer Jokenya [twitter instagram: @werjokenya].
Date: 9 May 2023, 6.30 – 9 p.m.
Address: Santuri Salon [https://santuri.org/Contact-Us], The Mall (basement), Ring Road Parklands, Westlands, Nairobi
You can also send donations – without obtaining a ticket – to:
• Paybill – Santuri East Africa
Business no.: 4054299
Account: pwani
• Paypal
Santurieastafrica@gmail.com
Note that the capacity is limited so you are advised to book your ticket early.
The Museums Lab 2023: Kick-off Event, May 3 2023.
Date: May 3, 2023
Medium: Online / YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOp01XCzhf0)
Time: 6 PM
About
TheMuseumsLab is a platform for joint learning, unlearning, exchange and continuous education on the future of museums in both Africa & Europe.
It was jointly developed by several partners: the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin(MFN), the University of Applied Sciences Berlin (HTW), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the African consultancy group The Advisors.
In 2023 the programme is jointly curated by the National Museums of Kenya, Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, the University of Nairobi, University of Applied Sciences Berlin, The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA).
This year, TheMuseumsLab will start again with a Kick-off Event on May 3rd. During the event, there will be an introduction to this year’s programme, followed by a Keynote Speech by Aindrea Emelife, Curator, Modern and Contemporary at EMOWAA (Edo Museum of West African Art).
Event Information
- Wednesday May 3rd, 6-7.30 pm (EAT)
- Participation via YouTube livestream
- Event in English
- Moderator: Amira El Ahl
TheMuseumsLab is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (AA), the German Minister of State for Culture and the Media (BKM) as well as the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Exhibition: ‘Forever is Not Ours’ by Margaret Njeri Ngigi, Apr. 29 – May 21 2023 @ One Off Contemporary Art Gallery.
Opening: April 29, 2023
Venue: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery
Time: 12 Noon – 4 PM
Exhibitions Run: Until May 21, 2023
Gallery open:
Tuesday through Saturday, from 10am – 5:00pm
Sunday, from noon to – 5:00pm
Forever is Not Ours
One Off Contemporary Art Gallery is enormously proud to host a solo photographic exhibition by Margaret Ngigi. The artist is building a reputation for the initiation of visual conversations on taboo subjects and in this series of works, she explores the ticking clock which propels each of us towards an inevitable demise. The exaggerated expression in each pair of eyes, the emphasis on the placement of the hands, the carefully choreographed costume choices all enhance the narrative of disquiet. The striking portraits offer the audience much to reflect on.
Pop Up & Chill Handmaker’s Market, Apr. 30 2023 @ The Office Park Garden, Riverside Drive – Riverside.
Date & time: Sunday – April 30th, 10am to 6pm
Venue: The Office Park Garden, Riverside Drive – Riverside
Entry: KES 300. Free for kids under 12.
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/4fdCVObOk
About
Come shop from East Africa’s top designers & makers on Sunday, April 30th from 10am to 6pm at the Office Park grounds in Riverside on Riverside Drive for some of the best locally hand-made goods.
Our market brings together a selection of lovingly handmade clothing, leather goods, jewellery, furniture, home decor, art prints, healthy food, baked goods and much more.
The perfect place to shop mindfully and get great quality locally handmade goods from some of the best local brands.
The Domain by Tiago Guedes, Apr. 25 2023 @ Alliance Française Nairobi.
Date: April 25, 2023
Venue: Alliance Française Nairobi
Time: 6 PM
Entrance: Free
SYNOPSIS – The chronicle of a family that owns one of the largest estates in Europe, on the south bank of the River Tagus. The Domain delves deeply into the secrets of their homestead, portraying the historical, political, economic, and social life of Portugal, since the 1940s, through the Carnation Revolution to these days.
| 2019 | 2h 46min.
Presented by the Embassy of Portugal in Nairobi as part of the celebrations of April 25 (Freedom Day).
Screening: Shimoni by Angela Wamai, Apr. 24 2023 @ Alliance Française.
Date: April 24, 2023
Venue: Alliance Française
Time: 6 PM
Entry: Free (Prior Reservation Required. RSVP, Here – https://mookh.com/event/shimoni-the-pit-kenyan-premiere)
About | 2021 | 95 min.
It tells the story of a man at odds with his environment and at war with his inner demons. After being released from prison, Geoffrey is sent to the Kenyan village where he was raised. Formerly an English teacher, he is now forced to redirect his life in a community that he left behind, doing manual jobs that are alien to him.
Winner of the Bronze Stallion at the 2023 FESPACO (Pan-African Film & TV Festival)
Screening in the presence of the Director and the Film Crew.
Screening: Shimoni by Angela Wamai, Apr. 24 2023 @ Alliance Française.
Date: April 24, 2023
Venue: Alliance Française
Time: 6 PM
Entry: Free (Prior Reservation Required. RSVP, Here – https://mookh.com/event/shimoni-the-pit-kenyan-premiere)
About | 2021 | 95 min.
It tells the story of a man at odds with his environment and at war with his inner demons. After being released from prison, Geoffrey is sent to the Kenyan village where he was raised. Formerly an English teacher, he is now forced to redirect his life in a community that he left behind, doing manual jobs that are alien to him.
Winner of the Bronze Stallion at the 2023 FESPACO (Pan-African Film & TV Festival)
Screening in the presence of the Director and the Film Crew.
Exhibition: Traceback by Muramuzi John Bosco (Uganda) & Sheila Bayley (Kenya), Apr. 22 – May 8 2023 @ Village Market – Rooftop.
Opening: April 22, 2023
Venue: Village Market – Rooftop
Time: 1-7 PM
Until: May 8, 2023
About
Traceback presents works that unravel truths about African culture, nature, and rural-urban societies majorly inspired by East Africa in relation to human psychology subtly intertwined with the artists’ culturally rich backgrounds and perspectives. The exhibition also expounds generally on social issues including migration (in an African context) and their impact on our behavior and culture.
Like computing, tracing back to your roots can be a continuous and sometimes uncomfortable process. Still, it is as vital as progression, especially because culture shock or loss is inevitable in the process of embracing modernization. Although with the two artists’ opinions, these twists and turns shape our path and journey to finding our true selves.
Curated by Thadde Tewa (of @tewasartgallery).