Tanzania

_{The 3rd edition of the East Africa Art Biennale will take place from November 2-22, 2007, in Dar-es-Salam; a total of more than 100 visual artists will participate, with all media of expression (photography, painting, collage, prints, wood and metal sculpture, textile art, installation,...), from East Africa, other countries of Africa, Europe, USA, Cuba. The biennale will run at five different venues simultaneously in Dar-es-Salaam.Read more} 

_{Rafiki International workshop 2007 was organised by the Rafiki Trust, an art organization based in Dar es Salaam central Business District. The workshop which took place from the 8th to 22nd June brought together artist from Tanzania, Fred Halla, Haji Chilonga, Robino Ntila, Lutengano Mwakisopile, Phidelice Gervacy, Omari Kanyaki, Kenyan artist Beatrice Njoroge and Dr. Philip Kwesiga from Uganda. Read more}

_{The Embassy of Mexico is calling for people in East Africa who are wishing to create an artistic work in Mexico under the guidance of an expert in the field. The duration of the scholarship will be six months, during which the selected artists will be able to enrich their work through constant exchanges with Mexican artists.The successful candidate is to undergo a Spanish course prior to her or his departure.  Read more…}

_{Hemed Mohammed Adam "Medi" is an artist from Zanzibar Stone Town who uses watercolors and oil on canvas to paint different subjects like street, people and dhows (traditional boat). Medi's draws his inspiration from Raza (also an Artist in Zanzibar) and Pablo Picasso. His work is focused on color balance as he constantly strives to improve the quality and originality of his work. Read more by Laurent}

_{Galleries in Africa are teeming with impressive Van Goghs, Rembrandts and Picassos. However, all these 19th Century European-look-alike masterpieces are created by contemporary Africans. LYDIA GATUNDU GALAVU wonders if  African artists are copying Western art or are merely reclaiming their stolen heritage.}

_{Whether consciously or not, artists in Africa today utilise forms attributable to Cubism and Expressionism...Read more...}

^{Yussuf Bayuu is an experienced artist from Zanzibar island. His paintings have been awarded & he is well known on the island. His paintings reflect the beauty of the Zanzibar historical Stone Town & the indian Ocean. He was born in Zanzibar in 1973. After he finished his secondary school education in 1992, and took to painting, printing & art lessons at the Art and Craft Factory in Zanzibar.
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^{Sauti Za Busara}

^{Music Festival of Zanzibar}

^{9-14 February 2007}

 ^{Annually during February, Zanzibar hosts the most friendliest festival on earth!!!}

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^{By Laurent Wastelain}

_{Reputed as East Africa's premier visual arts showcase, the 8th edition Zanzibar International Film} 

_{Festival begun on 1st July until 10th July. The House of Wonders Museum will launch two key visual}

 _{art exhibitions, relevant to festival's programme. [Read more]} 

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