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AAW studios and Barefoot are collaborating on a project on art installations that will be seen all over Lusaka in outdoor spaces. The subject is 'The environment and climate change' and the workshop will culminate in a festival. More to come.

The Insaka workshop has started in Livingstone and is going well. We hope to get a report from the artists involved. the workshop will continue unil May 5th when there will be an open day.

The Henry Tayali Gallery is working on a proposal for funds that will be used for a merchandise workshop. Artists will be trained in screenprintng and lino printing and some principles of graphic design in order to sell their work at the gift shop that is also planned.

The New Lusaka Art Scene Network

We have started a new network on Ning in order encourage supporters, but also as an online space in which to discuss and share events, resources and ideas. Whether you are based in Lusaka or not, we still need your help and involvement. Feel free to join:



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This month of April marks the 42nd anniversary of the death of Dr. King and an organization in the US is commemorating his life and work by creating a memorial in the nation's capital. The Washington, DC, Martin Luther King, Jr., National Memorial will honor his life and contributions to the world through non violent social change.

Please check out the following link for more details - there are videos, photos, banners, and even a web toolbar that, when used, donates money to the creation of the memorial:

http://mlkmemorialnews.org

After many years of fund raising, the memorial is only $14 million away from its $120 million goal.

Al Jazeera English - Focus - 2010 World Cup not for all Africans

Please read this important article
Al Jazeera English - Focus - 2010 World Cup not for all Africans

Lechwe Trust Exhibition

Venue: Lusaka National Museum (open Monday to Saturday)

Dates: March to May 2010

Admission fees apply

 

Walking through the new exhibition of the Lechwe Trust's collection is like walking through time.

 

Since 1986 the Lechwe Trust has been collecting artwork by Zambian-based artists in order to prevent paintings and sculptures of importance from being removed from the country. Through their work, they have put together an extremely impressive collection of local art as well as sponsoring several artists to go to University or art school. Now some of these artworks are on display at Lusaka National Museum.

 

The collection is truly comprehensive with works by Henry Tayali and Patrick Mumba, as well as works by more contemporary artists like Zenzele Chulu, Stary Mwaba and David Chirwa. The space has been transformed into a white, minimalist gallery which displays the works beautifully. It is clear that great care has been taken in the selection of these pieces and the body work shows successfully the breadth of subject matter and techniques used by artists in Zambia today.

 

 

Wednesday Cartoon Day

We are pleased to be posting a cartoon by Nasalifya, one of Zambia's young and talented artists and writers. We hope to be showing at least one of his cartoons every Wednesday.

Missing Painting At The Henry Tayali Gallery

We are sad to report that a painting has gone missing from the Henry Tayali gallery. If anyone has information on its whereabouts please contact us: lusakaartscene@googlemail.com

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