Rwandan contemporary artists exhibit art in UK

Creativity and innovation are vital to both economic growth and cultural progress. Rwanda is a fertile country in many ways, and its creativity will help to further cross cultural and international conversations. The Charlie Dutton Gallery is hosting the first occasion titled “Rwanda” that will see Rwandan art shown in the United Kingdom.The eight artists in “Rwanda” are all currently resident in Rwanda and are of Rwandan descent. Some of them were in exile and returned to Rwanda after the 1994 Rwanda Genocide against the Tutsi, while others have been living in Rwanda all their lives. Some of their experiences are extraordinary. They formed part of an artists studio based in Kigali called Ivuka Arts. This studio has been self-organised and funded by the artists. It provides a space for them to work and share their understandings, as well as a structure from which many of the artists engage with teaching local children and other community members.According to a press release issued by Charlie Dutton gallery, the aim of the exhibition is to expose the work of Rwandan artists and to show that valuable work is being produced there. It states in part that, art work can empower Rwandans to cross their own frontiers into an international dialogue and cultural exchange, while inviting others to understand the broader landscape of the newest member of the Commonwealth. The art exhibition will be held at Charlie Dutton gallery, 1A Princeton Street, London WC1R 4AX, from tomorrow, April 5 – 14.

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Rwandan contemporary artists exhibit art in UK