The Venice Biennale exhibition opened this weekend in Italy giving special recognition to Ugandan art.
Uganda was represented at Venice for the first time, Its pavilion, showed the works of Acaye Kerunen, who collaborates with craftswomen from different parts of the country to create her pieces, and Collin Sekajugo, whose paintings manipulate stock images.
According to Ms Kerunen, the recognition was delighted to receive the recognition which came as a huge surprise.
“I’m still recovering,” she said.
“It’s a very historic moment…Uganda is again in the limelight for the right reasons.”
The jury said that the special mention of Uganda was “in acknowledgment of their vision, ambition and commitment to art and working in the country.”
“Acaye Kerunen on her choice of sculptural materials like bark-clothed Rafia illustrates sustainability as a practice and not just a policy or concept,” they added.
The biennial takes place in the Italian city until 27 November.
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