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SPEECH MEANT FOR NEW VISION | KAMPALA Joe Pollitt | Artwork by Hellen Nabukenya For all those that can not make this historical Art show entitled, “To Live is to Become”, in Kampala by the Artist, Wasswa Donald Augustine, who is the Chairman of Artpunch in Buziga. The Artist has asked if I could write a speech for his Opening on Friday 31st March 2017 at Afriart Gallery – Kenneth Dale Drive, Off Kira Rd, Kamwokya from 6pm to 9pm. I will be wearing a full bodysuit of colourful off-cuts with hat and matching shoes that where created for me by the Artist, Hellen Nabukenya. Joe Pollitt | Artwork by Hellen Nabukenya “Good evening ladies and gentle. Some here tonight may know of me, some may have heard of me, most may not but I have flown in from London to be here with you on this very special occasion. This monumental solo show of the new works by Wasswa. My name is Joe Pollitt, that’s right, I am here. Here with you all, here I am, here in the flesh. Tonight, I am introducing W...

Exhibition: To Live is To Become Material: Teak Polished Source: Northern Uganda/South Sudan Artist: Wasswa Donald Date: April 2017             Photo by Wasswa             A few weeks ago now, I travelled from London Heathrow down to Kampala, to take part in what turned out to be, one of the greatest shows on earth. Having waited for a decade for the Artist to come of age, it is only now, I can see he has found his form and is really in the driving seat when it comes to his Art.  The reason for travelling to Uganda is to see, live with my own eyes, the new artworks by the Curator and Artist, Wasswa Donald, who is having an exhibition at the AfriArt Gallery in the City Centre. What excites me about this Artist is that he works almost exclusively with conflict woods; "Blood Teak" and "Conflict Ebony", with the exception of Mugavu and Mvule woods. Soon he will be the only Art...

  Introducing the first Marrakech edition of 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair, 24–25 February 2018 TAFETA, 1:54 London 2016. Photo: Victor Raison 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair is delighted to announce its new edition in Marrakech, Morocco, taking place across 24–25 February 2018.   Held at La Mamounia , one of Morocco’s most esteemed destinations, the ...

Introducing the first Marrakech edition of 1:54, 24–25 February 2018 La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco  1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the leading international art fair dedicated to promoting contemporary art from a diverse set of African perspectives, is pleased to announce a new edition to be held in Marrakech, Morocco. After successful editions in London since 2013 and in New York since 2015, 1:54 is thrilled to add a third location to its global roster of art fairs. 1:54 Marrakech will take place from February 24-25, 2018, with a press and collectors previews on February 23, 2018. The Marrakech edition of 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair will take place at La Mamounia , one of Morocco’s most esteemed hotels. The 2018 Marrakech edition of 1:54 will welcome leading galleries from Africa and around the world, and will feature an ambitious program of talks and events in partnership with local institutions. This new edition will broaden th...

Francis Kéré becomes first African architect of Serpentine pavilion Serpentine Pavilion by Francis Kéré The architect is planning to bring one of his characteristically stripped-back structures, honed in the villages of his native Burkino Faso, to leafy west London. Author | Oliver Wainwright Source: The Guardian Newspaper Tuesday 21 February 2017 A huge wooden disc will float above the lawn in Kensington Gardens this summer, a wheel of spindly timber slats hovering over a bright blue landing pad like some rustic flying saucer. This is the vision of Diébédo Francis Kéré , the first African architect to be chosen to design the annual Serpentine gallery pavilion, who plans to bring one of his characteristically stripped-back structures, honed in the villages of his native Burkina Faso, to leafy west London. “The tree was always the most important place in my village,” he says, describing the inspiration for his design. “It is where people come together under the shade of its b...

Artist | Mickaël Bethe-Selassié b. 1951 - Present Origins: Ethiopian Artist Lives and Works in Paris, France Solo Exhibition | Mickaël Bethe-Selassié Exhibition: Chateau de Ladoucette, Drancy Dates:  25th March - 21st May Website: www.drancy.net Grand Master of Papier Mâché is exhibiting over 70 works created over several decades. This is a wonderful day out for all the family.