Tag: Art
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The Nairobi Gallery and African Twilight Exhibition
I want to pay tribute to a man who has devoted so much of himself to paying tribute to another. I am talking about Alan Donovan, who has ensured that people will know – and also enjoy – the amazing contribution that Joseph Murumbi made to the appreciation of African art and African culture. Alan […]
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Return to Laikipia’s El Karama Ranch
Some time back my son, Jan, wrote about his time at the El Karama Ranch in Laikipia. We have just been there again, this time with my daughter’s family on holiday from the UK. There is much more to say about the place than Jan could tell in 830 words – so it’s my turn […]
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Kenya Crafts: The Story of Spinners Web
Despite the recent proliferation of malls and craft fairs around Nairobi, my Christmas shopping last month began how it usually does: browsing the miscellany of products on display at Spinners Web. From hand-woven carpets and wall hangings, to handcrafted sculptures, jewellery and furniture – they seem to have it all. There are 80,000 items on […]
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Celebrating Women with Art
They call it a masterpiece. Well, I don’t know enough about art to call any work a masterpiece. But Bertier’s painting now on show at the National Museum is well worth a good look. I’m a great fan of Bertier – of his paintings and metal sculptures. His real name is Mbatia. I once asked […]