Artworks and art galleries hold a profound significance in documenting and visually embodying the culture, history, identity, and aspirations of communities. Experts in the sector often consider them as the lifeblood of a country’s civilization. While Ethiopians regarded…
A major exhibition of more than 150 works by Ethiopian artists was opened in Dublin’s Smock Alley Theatre on Thursday evening by Sabina Higgins, wife of President Michael D Higgins. Hosted by Ethiopiaid Ireland, proceeds from the exhibition,…
Makush Art Gallery and Restaurant Owner Makush Art Gallery and Restaurant says they have been successful since day one of opening its doors in Addis Ababa. The establishment has continued to take on new young artists every year.…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Tesfaye Hiwet started visiting his homeland from the U.S. shortly after the 1991 revolution that brought down Ethiopia’s communist-inspired military dictatorship known as the Derg. One reason was to source art for his Washington-based…
Business and art are becoming increasingly entwined in the Ethiopian capital, but journalist James Jeffrey asks if this has come at a cost to creativity and true artistic experimentation. Until recently the buying and selling of modern and…