Tuwaye was inspired by the work of art titled Tuwaye which was made by Hellen Nabukenya, a Ugandan female artist who makes tapestries with the help of local women who she employs when they come by her house looking for casual jobs. During the creation of these tapestries, the women find a moment to share about their life experiences
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Luzira, Kampala
The one day Tuwaye (let’s talk) convening held in Luzira, Uganda brought together international guests namely: Portia Malatjie, Liz Kobusinge, Dorothy Akpene Amenuke, N’Gonė Fall, Letaru Dralega, Khanyi Mawhayi, Linda Mutesi, Nina Volz, Martha Kazungu, Merve Fejzula, Charity Atukunda, Mirembe E.N, Louise Thurin, Lerato Shadi.
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Entebbe
The one day Tuwaye (let’s talk) convening held in Entebbe, Uganda brought together ugandan artists Letaru Dralega,Charity Atukunda, Liz Kobusinge, Viola Nimuhamya to speak together with the Njabala team Martha Kazungu, Ruth Kemirembe, E.N Mirembe and Mutesi Linda about the Annual Njabala Exhibition 2024 as well as progress of the research project Pillars of Rectitude, Women Artists of the 1960s in Africa. The Tuwaye was co-financed by Rights for Time and Mutesi Linda.
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Buuka space, Buloba
The one day Tuwaye (let’s talk) convening themed Rest at Tea with Iraa-the granary was held in Buloba, Uganda brought together ugandan artists Pamela Enyonu, Mable Akeu, Joanne Namunina, Linda Mutungi, Sheila Nakitende, Gloria Kiconco, Stacey Gillian, Mona Obua Okula and Immy Mali
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House of Talent(HOT) Uganda
The conversations were aimed at neutralizing the tension that surrounds feminine interaction and discussions. In addition to speaking about their personal works, the participating artists discussed the conditions under which they operate and brainstormed ideas of addressing the problems they experienced.