A showcase of unconventional art making processes and display | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Why would an art installation be mounted in a science laboratory? The question is as much intriguing as full of suspense not only to the outsider but also to regular art connoisseur. In fact one can be …
Read More »Collective Memories at Nommo gallery
A recollection of Uganda’s remnant histories throughout the years Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | There’s a feeling of nostalgia, elation, amusement and intrigue in the group show Collective Memories: Tracing The Que-rator at Nommo gallery. This is certainly a novel experience if one has been a regular visitor to …
Read More »Njabala’s Unanswered Questions
How legitimate is the gender card in Art and why not art that answers the So What question? | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The exhibition Njabala This Is Not How that recently opened at Makerere Art gallery within the University campus, is about women. It explores and examines the diverse social- …
Read More »Why Art has lost its ability to speak to us
Art is not pretentious that the viewer should feel the need to go to art school to acquire a certain level of knowledge to appreciate it. Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | “Don’t put money before art!” was the resounding warning by Francis Xavier Musango Gwantamu; the illustrious artist and …
Read More »Craft in Uganda: A trajectory of tribal artifacts to modem day crafts
Artifacts mirror the rich and diverse cultural heritage of different communities in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The art of craft making has always been part of the Africans way of living. In the prehistoric times, many communities across the continent produced tribal artifacts as a means of …
Read More »Art and Philanthropy: A relationship that makes a difference in society
By auctioning their art to raise money to meet good causes artists are being empathetic Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Art is about humanity; how people live, relate and respond to what surrounds them. On the other hand, Philanthropy is the act of improving the welfare of others through …
Read More »Theresa Musoke beats the odds to make art
The octogenarian has crossed boundaries of cultural stereotype and age to remain relevant | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | At more than Seventy- five years old, Theresa Musoke is still making art. Her recent exhibition in Nairobi, underscores her indefatiable energy and zeal to remain in the front seat of regional contemporary …
Read More »The Controversy in African Contemporary Art
What is African art and should African diaspora artists enjoy the African artists identity? Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The term African Contemporary art despite its success in global art circles in recent years, has not been without controversy. In the early 1990s and before, the term generated a …
Read More »Nnagenda’s Flute Boy: An inspiration from Renaissance and modern art approaches
Musical instruments were depicted in gothic stone sculptures interrogating biblical themes Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The imposing in size sculpture standing in the foyer of the new Main Library building at Makerere University, immediately captures ones’ attention. Measuring over 25 feet tall, the colossal figurine represents a …
Read More »What if there was a private art museum in Uganda?
Private art collectors’ museums promote a high value of local art on the international art market Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | In 2013, I had an ambitious idea to have a small group of Ugandan art collectors showcase their collection to the public. The idea was motivated by the …
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