Kim Karabo Makin is a multidisciplinary Motswana artist who creates art with the intention to start conversations and to challenge and shift perspectives. In her latest work, “The Doors of Culture Shall Be Opened” an audio and visual exhibition, Kim traces aspects of her family history and her own identity from the lenses of transnational identity while also examining the historical entanglements across Botswana and South Africa.
Read MoreAn example of an organization that is driven by the importance of Art in Africa is The Muse Creative Studios in Khartoum, Sudan. We had the privilege of speaking to them to learn more about Art in Sudan, and what they are doing to make a difference.
The Muse is a creative enterprise that aims to promote art in Sudan. Founded in 2019 by Reem Al Jeally, it was built off the lack of support and representation of Artists in Sudan. Despite there being a cornucopia of talented artists in Sudan, they often remain in the shadows. Without proper support, a thriving community of creatives remains dormant. An unfortunate reality that many African countries can relate to. One that is, however, slowly changing.
Read MoreSahar Arrayeh is a fashion Designer from Sudan. Once an orthopedic surgeon in London, she felt an urge to stay in Sudan when she visited the country late 2017 and decided to pursue her life long passion of being a fashion designer. Fast forward to 2019 and here we are,front row seats to the Nafisa Project: A fashion Story.
The fear of putting brush to canvas was something she had to get over in order to revert back to her natural state as a creative and get back to her art after years .
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