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The people, The art, The stories... Convergence!

The people,
The art,
The stories...
Convergence!

What happens when you mix paint and textiles? Religion and pop culture? Rebellion and liberty? The exhibition Convergence highlighted the works of artists who are boldly exploring these themes and more. Beyond the strength of the storytelling of these pieces, the curators of the exhibition also placed an emphasis on classical visual beauty at a time when contemporary society chooses to define beauty in harsh and brutish tones.

Thanks to everyone who joined us in this celebration of perspective.

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Slide 1: Meet our Co-curator for the art exhibitio

Slide 1: Meet our Co-curator for the art exhibition "Convergence"; Sarah Alboloushi.

"This exhibition represents harmony and balance and reflects how individual features blend to form a whole" - Sarah

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Slide 1: Meet our Co-curator for the art exhibitio

Slide 1: Meet our Co-curator for the art exhibition "Convergence"; Dr Ugo Ikpeazu. The exhibition explored the theme of convergence when multiple pieces come together to form a whole.

"Thanks to everyone who came out on this lovely evening." - Ugo

Photography by: @a_k_y_photography
Dj: @kingkose

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Bringing colour to life!

Bringing colour to life!

In most cultures, passing on traditional knowledge

In most cultures, passing on traditional knowledge is essential to the cultures survival. This is most true for nomads who, despite the many changes in the world, are largely able to maintain their on-the-go lifestyle. The knowledge passed down through generations is important in maintaining travel and trade routes deep in the desert, and maintaining stability among tribes.

This is the last of my photo series, which I hope you've enjoyed. Let's see when the road takes us next. - Ugo

Clay pots have several benefits, from naturally co

Clay pots have several benefits, from naturally cooling water to preserving food and adding natural nutrients. They also look nice and colourful. - Ugo

The sun shines so bright that sometimes it is diff

The sun shines so bright that sometimes it is difficult to see, even then, the colours around you remain vibrant. - Ugo

Ancient and tribal art has particularly significan

Ancient and tribal art has particularly significance in religion. Unlike popular belief, masks are not idol's themselves but rather representations, gateways or token to the spiritual world.

The previous 3 posts have explored ancient and tribal art by displaying (and often juxtaposing) a selection of piece from a museum in Geneva. This selection focused on masks which are a subset of ancient and tribal art. As a branch of art, there is a much broader scope to this, even within the mask category.

Tribal art often refers to the works of indigenous

Tribal art often refers to the works of indigenous people and has also been referred to as "non-western" or "primitive" art. The term primitive is of course controversial for its meaning. Tribal art from the African continent was historically an integral part of early cultures and traditions. Usually featured in masks and ceremonial pieces, Tribal art played a functional role in everyday life. Masks were designed to be worn on various parts of the body, not only the head/face but also on the arm or at the hip. Other masks were designed as part of more elaborate outfits (masquerades) featuring materials like straw, twine, bark-cloth, furs, shells etc.

The Barber-Meuller Museum, founded in 1977 and nes

The Barber-Meuller Museum, founded in 1977 and nestled in Geneva's Old Town, boasts a collection of over 7,000 pieces. This internationally renowned collection features works of tribal and classical antiquity as well as an extensive array of ancient and tribal art from the African continent and Oceania.

In chaos a cry for help is just another voice in t

In chaos a cry for help is just another voice in the crowd, only in an ideal environment can help really come; only from exile can we return home and as humans we are constantly on exile finding our way back.

Artist: Ronex Ahimbisibwe

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Color is one of the tools artists use to express c

Color is one of the tools artists use to express certain emotions, tell deep stories and convey their messages. Ronex has done that perfectly with this detailed piece. The deployment of colors and shapes; blending abstraction and dynamism are beautifully combined.

Interestingly the resulting fluidity of the piece is reminiscent of the sea.

“there is no blue without yellow and without orange”-- Vincent van

Artist: Ronex Ahimbisibwe

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