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David Kibuuka

David Kibuuka started painting at an early age in Uganda. His talent became quickly apparent at the age of 11 as he was able to sell his paintings in art galleries, such as Nomo Gallery in Kampala. At that time, David’s strength was pencil drawing and water color.

He was introduced to batik by his secondary school art teacher, Joseph Mungaya, who worked in the traditional batik technique. This was the first time David would see art being created on fabric with the use of wax and dyes.....More about Kibuuka batik workshops

David Kibuuka African arist

Photo courtesy of David Kibuuka archives.

Nabulime BBC

Lillian Nabilime Africa sculptorby Kate Messy.

Lilian Nabulime's sculptures deals sensitively and with humour, the painful subject of living with HIV/AIDS.

Click here to read the rest of this article on the BBC website.

The Ugandan Masters receives many visitors. This is a e-mail I got from one of our visitors.

"Here is one of the works that I have by Mr. Wasswa. Please let me know what you think. Work was bought at Wasswa's studio in 1974.

A.R. Anderson"

Anderson's parents bought three batiks from Wasswa while visiting Uganda in 1974. He promised to send more photos of Wasswa's batiks he has. I have not contacted Wasswa yet but I will talk to him about these batiks when I'm in Kampala later this month to see if they are genuine.

Wasswa Katongole Batik

Dr Rose Namubiru

“WOMEN ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY OMWESO”: CONTESTING GENDERED SPACES THROUGH AKAKYALA AND NAKULABYE

The Akakyala Installation was presented as part of a solo exhibition “Let’s Talk about OMWESO” in 2016, hosted at Makerere University Art Gallery, Kampala (Kirumira, 2016). This installation depicts a female figure seated on a stool playing Omweso, a board game in the mancala family of games (Nsimbi, 1970). She is dressed in popular street attire and demonstrates confidence towards the game she is engaged in....More about this article

John Mubiru

In celebration of Black History Month, Berkeley College is exhibiting the work of artist John Mubiru at its New York City Midtown Campus Gallery, First Floor Lobby, 3 East 43rd Street. This exhibit will be on display from February 1 through 28--Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Mr. Mubiru will hold a student seminar on Wednesday, February 9 at 3:00 pm...

John Mubiru at Berkeley College

John Mubiru conducting a student/teacher workshop at Berkeley College. Photo courtesy of Ugandan Masters archives.

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