Crossed Perspectives on Kenyan Society, currently showing at the Alliance Française, is a duo exhibition featuring works by Newton Eshivachi and Joseph Bertiers. The show opened on 5 August and runs until 31 August 2025.
Ngalula Mafwata, Congolese art enthusiast and founder of Mayi Arts, has had an unexpected journey into the art world. Her story began in fashion; during high school, she attended fashion weeks and shows, blogging about her experiences from a media perspective.
Wole Lagunju (b. 1966 Oshogbo, Nigeria, lives and works in the United States) trained in graphic design at the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.
While her art school peers focused on realistic skin tones, Ghanaian artist Ama Sackey found her signature in blue.
Before the residency and solo exhibition with Kamene Cultural Centre, Kenyan artist Njenga Ngugi went through a difficult artist block for one year.
Right after art school at Kenyatta University, Kenyan artist Fridah Ijai considered joining some of the existing art centres and artist collectives in Nairobi for studio space, mentorship opportunities, and connections. After a few challenges, she decided to work from home, a decision that was supported by her art teacher.
Ayan Muse (b. 1994) is a Somali artist living and working in Toronto. In 2022, she was one of the participants in the Pink Flame, an all-women group show curated by Tewasart Gallery at Village Market, Nairobi.
Tanzanian visual artist and curator Gadi Ramdhani’s month-long exhibition at the Alliance Française in Dar es Salaam, My Father’s Widow, is a meditation on death’s aftermath.
As we reflect on Women’s Month, Jemima’s work stands as a testament to the power of inclusive storytelling.
We were angry all the time. We were envious all the time. We were relieved that we were being looked at by people who were just as angry and envious as we were.