Kenyan women’s legacy told in tapestry and brass Kenyan women, from past freedom fighters to today’s activists, are honored in a powerful exhibition to symbolize resilience and reverence.
Ties that Bind: Where memory hangs by a thread 'Ties That Bind' succeeds not through spectacle but through intimacy, intellectual rigour, and emotional resonance.
Bold strokes from darkness For Njenga, art is an act of faith. He doesn’t impose on ideas—they come to him, and he works with what’s given.
PRIME 'The Descendants': A canvas of Church’s colonial shadows and Kenyan identity The Descendants' aim is to interrogate who these new people have become and the kind of conversations they would have with their forefathers.
PRIME Timothy Brooke’s last works Timothy Brooke’s final paintings reflect his deep love for art, music, nature, and simple living.
PRIME Silvester carves powerful “sermon” on spirituality For Silvester, stone dictates the tempo and the direction of the shape. One ends up being a co-creator as opposed to leading the charge.
PRIME The Light That We Are: Olivia paints bold critiques with introspective works Her paintings are hanging symbols of diversity because she is rooted in the freedom of art, which is shown by her subjects who rock all forms of colour.
PRIME Exhibition: How Kisumu is becoming Kenya’s new art destination The exhibition runs up to April 16, 2025.
PRIME Beasts and Petals: A gifted artist of the modern generation showcases talent Beasts and Petals is largely inspired by his love for philosophy.
PRIME House of Friends: Art exhibition pays homage to print artists Dubbed "Prints", the exhibition pays homage to print artists whose work in the art world barely gets its due credit.
PRIME Retribution: Visual artist’s imprint of nature and conflict From Retribution, Shamia brings out the inner morbidity inspired by the conflict between man, the system, and nature.
PRIME A Beautiful Slum: Snippets of beauty beyond rust, rubble The HOF Gallery sticks out like sin in a citadel. Amidst the rubble around and the iron shanties flanking it, she stands tall in her whitewashed poise, offering shelter to a series of works by...
PRIME Graffiti with a cause: German artist lends voice to Gen Z protesters with mural From the segregation wall in Gaza to streets in Jerusalem and Rio de Janeiro, John has built a reputation for using art to critique societal injustices.
PRIME Conservation art: Simon etches an ode for his troubled neighbour The exhibition is a showcase of everything that nature has to offer, from its symphonies to all types of flora and fauna.
PRIME Museum of Illusions: Stepping into a world where reality bends Located in Parklands, the museum blends cutting-edge technology, local artistry, and a dash of magic to create an experience that is as educational as it is exhilarating.
PRIME Works in Progress: Grand timeless tales from Kahare’s artistic odyssey Titled 'Works in Progress', the exhibition reflects the myriad influences that inspire creatives to engage with diverse subjects, however intangible.
PRIME Humanimals: Exhibition unmasks animal instincts in us The exhibition can be considered a guide for recognising the animal within us in its almost raw and unfiltered form.
PRIME Fragile mastery: How Tonney became a master glass artist Tonney’s architectural projects, like stained glass windows, require collaboration with architects and clients.
PRIME From glass to brush, two tales of artistic mastery From the main building, poignant for its colonial heritage, to the artefacts it houses, any art lover will find a haven within the Karen Village.
PRIME What sets Nation Photo Awards winners apart The Nation Photo Awards are the first major awards in Kenya to exclusively celebrate the work of photographers from all walks of life.
PRIME Patterns of Beauty: 50 years of body art from across Africa From the exhibition, one can get a sense of intimacy with their works that highlight the ceremonial aspect of communities across Africa.
PRIME Yesterday's Price... Young Tanzanian pan-African artist takes on neocolonialism Like Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican activist from the late 1800s, Mihayo’s passion for the African people speaks through his art.
PRIME Artists explores power to evolve A defining element in his work is his use of squares, compartmentalizing subjects within distinct blocks.
PRIME College of Priests: A hard look at faith and Kenyan society Michael’s journey with this theme has evolved from a reverential take on liturgical symbols to a more layered commentary.
PRIME Njuguna peels back every day life layers Njuguna started selling art at the age of 14. His first painting sold for Sh7,000 and now he earns up to Sh700,000.
