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Thamgidi is a private
foundation that gives grants for artists in residency exchange and collects
contemporary art from Africa. It was initiated in 2003 as an educational
program and became registered as a non for profit organization in 2006. The
office is situated in the eastern region of the Netherlands. Our focus is on
promoting reciprocity of cultures. This we do by encouraging and supporting
cross- cultural artists' exchange.
Besides giving residency grants, Thamgidi also gives travel, documentation,
research, supportive and publicity grants. Once every two years, Thamgidi
Foundation gives fully funded residency Grants. we also allocate residency
studios to emerging and professional artists. Our partner residency centers
are for the moment located in West Europe, West Africa, East and South
Africa.
Below are drawings of Nelson Makamo, a young artist from South Africa, and a
painting from an anonymous artist from Congo. These art works are part of
the Thamgidi foundation collection that consists of 80 pieces, ranging from
renowned to emerging artists. The exhibition shows also some etchings from
Dumisani Ndlovu, based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
The paintings are on display in the corridors and the library of the African
Studies Centre in the Pieter de la Court building, Wassenaarseweg 52,
Leiden. They are for sale, with prices ranging from €100 to €150. The
exhibition is open weekdays from 9:00–17:00 until 31 March 2010. Feel free
to come and take a look.
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| Artist: Nelson Makamo |
Artist: Nelson Makamo |
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Celebration (artist: Dumisani Ndlovu, Zimbabwe)
€ 100 |
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