The Market’s name is derived from the Maasai Pastoral community found in Kenya and Tanzania who still uphold their customs and traditions Following my detailed article on when and where to find…
Jua Kali Art Diaries
A Garden Graced With Stone and Cement Sculptures at Paa ya Paa Art Gallery
The Paa ya Paa Art Gallery Gardens BY Margaretta wa Gacheru Elimo and Phillda Njau have witnessed many weddings in their spacious and super-green shamba/garden over the years. Their Love Garden has…
The Maasai Market open days schedule in Nairobi
The Maasai Market has endured the test of time and numerous re-locations by the Nairobi City Council to become the premier market for African artefacts and curios in Nairobi for the many…
Zebra Crossings, Where Rich and Poor Meet; Samuel Githui
Samuel Githui’s Paintings on exhibition at OneOff Gallery By margaretta wa gacheruSamuel Githui has attended art residencies in Italy and seen what international artists ask for and often obtain on the European…
Jua Kali Art Diary II; Another World is Possible
African Woman in Glass by Nani Croze JUA KALI ART DIARY II BY Dr. Margaretta wa Gacheru The first week in February was extraordinary for a jua kali trekker like me. Monday…
Jua Kali Diary 3; Happenings in the Kenyan Art scene
Immortality by Beatrice JUA KALI DIARY 3 JANUARY 24, 2012 by Margaretta Wa Gacheru What a privilege to be back in Kenya again to take part in what Nelson Mandela described as…
Fine Artist Profile: Njambi Rahab Shine
Woman of Nobel Spirit by Njambi Njambi’s Joy By margaretta wa gacheru Njambi Rahab Shine is one of Kenya’s most exciting young female artists. Her work of 24 paintings was just recently…