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EVENTS
What's on
Sat, 02 AugNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteWe’re excited to invite members of the Deaf community to a special family walkabout of the exhibition 'Notes on Friendship: Breaking Bread.'
Thu, 31 JulZoom WebinarThe talk draws from the works ‘Blue Blood’ and ‘The Substance of Things,’ both of which are part of the ongoing exhibition at NCAI, and explore themes of health, the body, and transformation, alongside reflections on artistic process, identity, and the role of art in voicing the unspoken.
Fri, 25 JulNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteAn engaging workshop on independent and radical traditions of self-publishing. A hands-on, minds-on experience set within the context of the ‘Notes on Friendship: Breaking Bread’ exhibition, at the 'Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute.'
Mon, 14 JulWebinarFeaturing long-time friends and collaborators, Michael Armitage and Ibrahim Mahama, the talk explores the power of artist-run spaces, cross-border collaboration, and building art institutions across Africa. The conversation is moderated by Renée Akitelek Mboya.
Tue, 01 JulNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteApply now for the Art Writing Workshop that explores the dynamic relationship between writing and visual art, inviting participants to discover new ways of seeing, thinking, and creating through the written word.
Wed, 28 MayNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteTo mark Menstrual Health Awareness Month (May), this month’s book club exploresd the power of period art, or menstrala, in challenging stigma and raising awareness about menstrual health.
Fri, 23 MayNairobi Contemporary Art Institute'Chemichemi za Nairobi: A Sonic Mixtape' was a unique sound workshop exploring Nairobi through the lenses of water, music, and movement.- Thu, 08 MayNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteA curatorial walkabout through our current exhibition, ‘Notes on Friendship: Breaking Bread,’ led by the curator, Selom Kudjie from SCCA Tamale. The exhibition, which is a collaboration between NCAI (Kenya) and SCCA Tamale (Ghana), features works by 23 artists from Kenya and Ghana.
Wed, 26 MarNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteA two-part book club session by Ato Malinda where we discussed the work of Donald Judd, Mona Hatoum, art restitution and repatriation, and whether "museuming" needs reform.
Thu, 20 MarVirtual TalkA virtual panel discussion in which we delved into storytelling, speculative practices, and world-building, exploring how mythology, play, and alternative histories can challenge dominant narratives and reimagine our collective futures.
Tue, 04 MarNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteWe had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Portia Malatjie—curator and Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town’s Michaelis School of Fine Art.
Sat, 22 FebKuona Artists CollectiveWe dived into a world of monstrous creatures, rebellion, and creative collaboration with sculptor Meshack Oiro.
Sat, 08 FebNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteParticipants delved into the magic of mythopoetics—exploring cosmogony, archetypes, world-building, and the power of African folklore.
Sat, 25 JanNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteYoung creatives from Wajukuu Arts gathered at NCAI for an inspiring workshop: 'Build Your World: A Zine-Making Adventure'.Led by Ras Mengesha, the event was a dynamic blend of storytelling, art, and creativity.
Wed, 11 DecNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteCombining art history and art critique, these participatory reading groups facilitated by Ato Malinda invite readers to uncover the treasures in the NCAI library.
Thu, 05 DecNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteFilm Screening: How Do You Spell Lonely A short dance-poetry film by Joseph Obel and Neo Musangi. Artist Talk: The intersection of care, art, and collaboration with Joseph Obel and Esther Kamba.
Sat, 30 NovNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteThe ‘Wayfinder’ Exhibition invited audiences into collaborative myth-making, encouraging them to engage actively with the narratives, question existing realities, and participating in the reimagining of new mythic landscapes.
Sat, 26 OctNairobi Contemporary Art InstituteA curatorial walkabout through the exhibition, ‘Walking on a Dream,’ led by the curator, Don Handa. The exhibition showcased the evolving artistic journeys of three artists: Elias Mung'ora, Jared Onyango, and Sandra Wauye.
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