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Impundu Arts Center in the press

Selected articles, interviews, exhibition notes, and publisher coverage following Impundu Arts Center's work with women artists in Rwanda and across the region.

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Features

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2026

12 Apr 2026

Sunday World

Rewriting the future of Rwanda's art scene

A profile of Jemima Kakizi and Impundu Arts as a platform expanding opportunities, mentorship, and visibility for Rwanda's contemporary artists.

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2026

April 12

Profile

Sunday World

By Sunday World / Bird Story Agency

Rewriting the future of Rwanda's art scene

A profile of Jemima Kakizi and Impundu Arts as a platform expanding opportunities, mentorship, and visibility for Rwanda's contemporary artists.

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2025

March 6

Article

The New Times

By Eliane Irakoze

'Walk with Me' art exhibition expands to Accra

Coverage of the Walk With Me exhibition extending beyond Rwanda, following its focus on painting, mental health, and public conversation.

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2024

September 27

Article

The New Times

By Eliane Irakoze

Women painters embrace shift to digital art

A report on Murika, a mentorship programme co-organized by Impundu Arts and InkStain Illustrations to support women artists working digitally.

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2024

August 7

Feature

Contemporary And

By Andrew Israel Kazibwe

Rwanda's Creative Sector Holds Vast Potential Through Women Artists

An in-depth feature on Impundu Arts Center, Jemima Kakizi, mentorship programs, and the rising visibility of women in Rwanda's visual art scene.

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2024

June 26

Interview

Africa in Words

By Africa in Words

Q&A: Kakizi Jemima, curator - Fierce Femmes

A Q&A on the founding of Impundu Arts Center, the Fierce Femmes exhibition, and the work of making Rwandan women artists more visible.

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2024

June 26

Photo story

The New Times

By Eliane Irakoze

PHOTOS: Tying Knots: How Rwandan contemporary women artistes' exhibition unfolded in Luxembourg

Photo coverage of Tying Knots, a Rwandan contemporary women artists exhibition curated by Jemima Kakizi in Luxembourg.

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2024

June 12

Article

The New Times

By Eliane Irakoze

Tying Knots: Rwandan women artists take art exhibition to Luxembourg

A preview of the Tying Knots exhibition and the Rwandan women artists taking their work to Luxembourg.

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2024

March 11

Health

The New Times

By Patrick Nzabonimpa

Why educating adolescents on sexual consent is crucial

Coverage of PaperCrown Rwanda and Impundu Arts Centre's project using art and murals to help young people discuss consent and healthy relationships.

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2024

January 23

Article

The New Times

By Heritier Bahizi

'Side by Side' exhibition to showcase East African women's art

The New Times report on Side by Side at Niyo Arts Center, curated by Jemima Kakizi for Impundu Arts Center.

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2024

January 1

Article

Africa On Air

Walk With Me: une exposition de peinture pour parler de santé mentale au Rwanda

French-language coverage of Walk With Me, an exhibition using painting to open conversation around mental health in Rwanda.

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2023

May 9

Article

The New Times

New initiative seeks to curate solo exhibitions to empower women visual artists

Early coverage of Impundu Arts Center's initiative to curate solo exhibitions and strengthen opportunities for women visual artists.

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2023

May 5

Article

The New Times

Irebe Ry' Itangaza art exhibition to kick off on May 6

Coverage of Irebe Ry' Itangaza, an exhibition connected to Impundu Arts Center's early programming.

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