Ubuntu Art Gallery, an art space that popped up in Zamalek in October 2014, is showcasing the stylistically divergent works of three Egyptian artists under the title ‘Connect The Dots’. The exhibition will be running until the 14th of June. The originally South African concept ubuntu could be roughly translated into ‘human kindness’, and literally means ‘human-ness’. In the philosophical sense, it is about the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all of humanity. This spirit is somewhat reflected in the gallery’s mission, which is to offer a platform to artists from all walks of life, with a passion for artistic expression in common. “We prefer showcasing the works of younger artists in the earlier phases of their careers,” Ahmed Dabaa, the founder of the gallery, says. Admitting that chances are small that completely unknown artists will be represented by his exhibition space, Ubuntu’s mission statement might be a bit overrated. Yet in the contemporary Egyptian art scene – where older, established names are usually the ones that make the wallets of collectors open up – offering younger, talented artists a platform is more than welcome. For…
Artistic Diversity Breeds Synergy in ‘Connect The Dots’ Art Exhibition
June 11, 2015
