Valerian Atieno has an exhibit on at Village Market’s the new hall from 7.30 in the morning till 7pm – until May 8th.
The theme is on the “Evil eye” an expression of the african culture and religion
Exhibit: Takataka treasure art, May 5 – 16 2011 @ Village Market
Opening Date: May 5th at 6.00 pm
Venue: Village Market
Exhibition runs from: May5th to May16th 2011.
The exhibition features Kisumu artists among them TAKATAKA TREASURE ART where art is created from Takataka(TRASH),hence the name. Do rush there for great art pieces at great prices. for more info. call + 254 733 609 511/ 715 011 524.
Exhibition Discussion/Public Forum: “2 Shacks Dimensional’, May 3 2011 @ Kuona Trust
Tuesday 3rd May 2011 @ 2.30pm -Kuona Trust Gallery
As a way to create a platform for dialogue and to get response on the ongoing exhibition, this activity will bring together the curator and the participating artists one last time before the exhibition is uninstalled on the 8th May 2011.
The artists – Omosh Kindeh, Dennis Muraguri, Cyrus Kabiru, Anthony Wanjau, Kepha Mosoti, Meshack Oiro, David Mwaniki, Michael Mbai & Gakunju Kaigwa shall be present to discuss their practice – work, challenges & frustrations in a bid to find out why sculpting has lost its prominence and answer questions asked by the audience which will include artists, students, writers or just the general public.
This will be a platform to articulate the work and assess the exhibition by getting input from the audience.
Likoni Close, Likoni Lane off Dennis Pritt Road | Hurlingham | P.O. Box 4802 | 00506 Nairobi | Kenya
Phone | +254.20.2405960 | +254.721.262326 | +254.733.742752 | info @ kuonatrust.org | www.kuonatrust.org
[Postponed to May 3rd] Art exhibition: Camminanti (Wayfarers), Apr. 28 – May 14 2011 @ Italian Institute of Culture
Please note that this event has been postponed until May 3rd.
The Embassy of Italy has the pleasure to invite you to an exhibition of paintings brought from Italy on this specific occasion by the painter Franco Accursio Gulino www.francoaccursiogulino.it
On the 27th at 6.30 p.m. there will be a pre-opening and press conference for a restricted number of guests and art enthusiasts.
We would be very much honored if you could join us on this pre-opening and confirm with iicnairobi@esteri.it
Art exhibit: Joseph Bertiers, Peter Elungat, Beatrice Njoroge, Samuel Githui, Mary Collis and Sane Wadu @ One Off Contemporary Art Gallery
One Off Gallery at the Loft is showcasing new work by established Kenyan artists Joseph Bertiers, Peter Elungat, Beatrice Njoroge, Samuel Githui, Mary Collis and Sane Wadu.
where: One Off Gallery #16 Rosslyn Lone Tree Estate, Off Limuru Road
The Loft is open on Wednesday to Saturday at 11am to 5pm and over the Easter holidays but please call if you plan to visit.
Contact Carol Lees: Tel +254 722 521870 or e mail oneoff@africaonline.co.ke
Exhibition: The Lake Basins Art, May 5-16 2011 @ Village Market
The Lake Basins Art Exhibition Opening Night
The exhibition runs from May 5th – May 16th
the Opening Night is on Saturday May 7th at 4pm
Over 100 pieces by Kisumu Artists, some of whom have never been to school or exhibited before. Others are part of the 20 LBAG members who have exhibited in the the last three exhibitions. Fresh from the rural landscape, come see authentic art, before it was touched by tourism and commercial frogs.
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Art Exhibition: As Others See Us-China in the Eyes of African Artists, Apr. 20-26 2011 @ Education Building UoN
China through Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) invited 15 African artists (From 15 African Countries) to China and during their residency in China they each produced 2 works of art on China.
Opening date: April 20, 2011
Venue: Education Building, University of Nairobi
Time: 4pm
Entry: Free
Organised by: Chinese ministry of Culture/Ministry of Commerce/State Administration of Radio, Film & Television, General Administration of Press & Publication/General Administration of Sports, State Administration of Cultural Heritage and Embassy of China in Kenya
Presented by: China Arts & Entertainment Group/ University of Nairobi
This exhibition will showcase how African artists see/perceive China
Public Lecture: Strengthening China-Africa Friendship & Co-operation to build a better tomorrow, Apr. 20 2011 @ Taifa Hall UoN
Date: April 20, 2011
Venue: Taifa Hall, University of Nairobi
Time: 2.10-3.30pm (seated by 2pm)
Entry: Free
Public lecture: by HE Mr. Li Changchun. Member of Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
