Young Kenyan Artists Face Tough Market

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Contemporary art in Kenya is facing challenges. Art education in schools is lacking, and the art market, dominated by tourists and expatriates, tends to stifle experimentation. Despite this, two young artists are producing innovative work, encouraged by an unusual art gallery. Roopa Gogineni reports for VOA from Naibobi.

Published 9 years ago

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