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By RodahMogeni
African creative art has been experiencing tremendous growth over the years. Currently, it is among the scenes that attract huge revenues, boosting the economy of the continent. Many nations have been heavily investing in the sector, considering its huge benefits. Also, it showcases and promotes the history of different African cultures. Which country has the best and modern art gallery in Africa, though?
Art galleries are the best avenues for displaying visual arts and creative forms of expression. Usually, exhibits and art fair events display drawings, paintings, printmaking materials, crafts, and sculptures. Some galleries include other artistic disciplines such as conceptual and performing arts. Which country are you likely to find at least one famous contemporary art gallery in Africa? Countries with the best art galleries in Africa are South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Ethiopia.
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Friday January 22 2021
Hellmuth Rossler-Musch, founder-curator of Red Hill Gallery with mabati tapestry by Justus Kyalo behind. FILE PHOTO | NMG
By MARGARETTA WA GACHERU
Summary
Red Hill Art Gallery’s chief curator and gallery owner Hellmuth Rossler-Musch is not modest to suggest his art space has a lot in common with a museum.
What makes a museum different from an art gallery is that the former is for public viewing of art that has no price tag attached, while a gallery is commercial, meaning the art on show is invariably for sale.
Red Hill Art Gallery’s chief curator and gallery owner Hellmuth Rossler-Musch is not modest to suggest his art space has a lot in common with a museum.