A Fine Artist whose pastime has become his work
Autor: Iman ManiJust one and half month before David Mzuguno died, he told to Daily Monitor, the Ugandan newspaper: “I have also taught three of my children to do art and hopefully they will carry on with the business when I have left this world"
Autor: Daniel AugustaThe origin traces to an old man from Kigoma in west Tanzania who used to decorate caves for some reasons. He also painted on hut walls. His name is Atanas Mwanasola Kiswanta and he died in 1992. He must have been born in the beginning of 20 century. His wife Matrida is still living in Kigoma.
Autor: Daniel AugustaToday there is an auction in Paris titled “Africa Scenes I” and in the catalogue of the auction there is the painting of R.Chiwaya from Tingatinga Arts Cooperative Society (TACS). The price is estimated at €30.000 - €40.000
Autor: Daniel AugustaIn March 2010 he came to Uganda to exhibit at International School of Uganda in Lubowa. The name of the exhibition was: "The Last Living Master Tingatinga Painter of Tanzania".
Autor: Daniel AugustaElias Jengo, the author of this article, is currently a professor at the University of Dar es Salaam, Department of Fine and Performing Arts. He is also an internationally famous artist. His major works can be seen in many public places in Tanzania.
Autor: Prof. Elias Jengo
