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Unveiling Ancient East Africa: Echoes Of Contemporary Art

October 26 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT

Join us for a 2-day event at Thelma Harris Art Gallery to celebrate the vibrant artistic legacy of East Africa. Immerse yourself in the stunning works of renowned artists Nebay Abraha, Tesfalem Atenaw, and Robel Solomon Teweldemedhin as they bring history to life with modern expression. Don’t miss this captivating journey through culture and creativity—we look forward to welcoming you!

Visit kibri-art.com for more info about the artists.

Their work is available for viewing at Thelma Harris Art Gallery until October 31.

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Special Feature:
Renowned artist Wosene (Worke Kosrof) will be present to talk about Fidel, the ancient Ethiopian script on October 25 at 7 PM. Learn how he transforms these symbols into bold, contemporary works that speak to both past and present. Wosene’s unique approach has earned him international acclaim, with collections exhibited in prestigious venues like the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, the Newark Museum, the Neuberger Museum, the Birmingham Museum of Art, and the National Museum of Ethiopia.

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Date:
October 26
Time:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Venue

Thelma Harris Art Gallery
5940 College Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618 United States
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Phone
510.654.0443
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Organizer

KIBRI-art
Phone
(415) 860-3381
Email
lhaile@artisantravel.com
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