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The Biennale consists of an exhibition of 100 artworks including paintings and photographs, 45 artists from 13 African countries working under the theme Proggresive Africa and panel discussions on the relation between Art, culture and Tourism.

Kampala Art Biennale 2014

Proggresive Africa 

1st – 31st August, 2014 

CuratorsDaudi Karungi, Henry ‘Mzili’ Mujunga 

Venues: Uganda Museum, Nommo Gallery, Makerere Art Gallery 

Kampala Art Biennale is part of a strategic partnership between Kampala Arts Trust and Uganda Tourism Board.

Panel Discussion: Art, Culture and Tourism
The one day national discussion will be held on the 1st of August 2014 at the Uganda Museum and it will gather experts in art, culture and tourism sectors. This panel discussion aims to discuss the relationship between these sectors and to provide recommendations for collaborative strategies. The event will be broadcast live online to enable global participation.

Selected Artists: 

Uganda:
Ronex Ahimbisibwe, Paul Ndema, Kalungi Kabuye, Anwar Sadat Nakibinge, Eria Nsubuga Sane, Joshua Ibanda, Ronnie Tindi Chris, Ronald Kerango, Henk Jonker, Wasswa Donald, Babriye Leila, Gillian Gibbons, Shelley Van Heusen.

Kenya:
Samuel Githui, Justus Kyalo, Yassir Ali Mohammed, Brian Omolo, Michael Soi.

South Africa
Samson Mnisi, Senzo Njabulo Shabangu, Nico Phooko, Rael Salley, Daniel Rankadi Mosako, Sylvie Phillips, Sipho Mpongo, Juan Orrantia.

Ethiopia:
AlexanderTadesse, Ezra Wube, Yonas Melesa, Zerihun Seyoum

Angola:
Angel Ihosvanny Felicidade

Ghana:
Florine Demosthene, Akwele Suma GLORY

Nigeria:
Ufuoma Isiavwe, Olusola Otori

Togo:
Da Costa Kwami

Cote d Ivoire:
Gopal Dagnogo

Zimbabwe:
Tashinga Matindike Gondo, Danisile Ncube, Rudo Nyangulu, Nick Monro

DRC:
Georges Senga

Mali:
Harandane Dicko

Tanzania:
Jan van Esch

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