Interview: Sudanese Artist Yasmeen Abdullah on Soulscapes

Sudanese Artist Yasmeen Abdullah speaks to TewasArt Africa about her solo show Soulscapes, explaining in detail the inspiration behind a few featured pieces, her creative process, and childhood memories, and briefly highlighting her struggles in Sudan when the war began.

ByTewasArt Africa2 days ago

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Interview with Tanzanian Artist Sabi John Kitaule

“There’s a lot of Tanzania’s history and culture that cannot be depicted through realism, like our true emotions about our history and culture. If you are only painting things that you can see, you miss out on a lot of our culture that can’t be physically seen” – Sabi John

ByKaren ChalamillaJuly 18, 2024

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South African artist Tayhe Munsamy speaks to TewasArt Africa about her work, identity, and culture

Tayhe Munsamy was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. She attended Goldsmiths University of London where she studied Fine Art and History of Art.

ByTewasArt AfricaMay 21, 2024

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Interview with Rasto Cyprian

Rasto Cyprian (b. 2001, Nairobi, Kenya) is a mixed-media figurative artist based at Kobo Trust, Nairobi.

ByAnjellah OwinoMay 21, 2024

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Interview with Muthoni Mwangi

Muthoni Mwangi, a Nairobi-based visual artist, meticulously creates collage pieces that tell stories of her journey, allowing the audience to reflect on theirs.

ByAnjellah OwinoMay 21, 2024

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Interview with Babirye Erinah Fridah

Babirye Erinah Fridah (born 1998) is a Ugandan artist based in Kampala.

ByTewasArt AfricaDecember 8, 2023

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Interview with Tobiloba Fasalejo

Tobiloba Fasalejo | In Studio | Courtesy Artist Tobiloba Fasalejo (b. 2000, Ondo State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian painter and storyteller who uses his canvas to reexamine his world, filled with experiences, exploring an uninterrupted plaster on the faces of his subjects achieved by a well-placed brush and his finger-painted backgrounds, constantly dealing with themes of…

ByTewasArt AfricaDecember 8, 2023

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Interview with Katesi Jacqueline Kalange

Image: Katesi Jacqueline Kalange | Courtesy of the Artist Katesi Jacqueline Kalange is a Ugandan interdisciplinary visual artist, specializing in woven sculpture, painting, and performance installation art. She holds a Bachelor of Art and Industrial Design from Kyambogo University and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Art and Design with a specialty in…

ByAnjellah OwinoDecember 7, 2023

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Interview with Joseph Cartoon

Kenyan artist Joseph Cartoon opens up about his art journey and his commitment to preserving his African roots through painting

ByTewasArt AfricaDecember 7, 2023

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Interview with Reem Aljeally

I let go and I can breathe again except that there is no air, 2023, Acrylic on Canvas, 79cm x 78cm | Image: Courtesy the Artist TewasArt Africa: What’s the inspiration behind ‘I let go and I can breathe again except that there is no air'. Reem Aljeally: For this painting, it’s a simple narration of…

ByTewasArt AfricaDecember 4, 2023

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