The TPAAE project aims at elaboration and implementation of the programme in Fine Arts and Design at Pwani University in cooperation with Kenyatta University, Academy of Art in Szczecin, and University in Macerata, based on understanding of local Kenyan context, and compatible with European universities. Contemporary European art has drawn a lot from African art, which should be recognized in the art curriculum, together with the importance and inspiratory character of traditional African art to contemporary languages of art.
Pwani University is a young and dynamic institution that wants to develop education in the field of art in its curriculum, noticing that there is no university on the coast of Kenya offering such courses. Development of art supports also cultural heritage, which can be prosperous in such a touristic region as Mombasa.
Recent Activities
Exploring artist's studios between Nairobi, Thika, Lamu, Kisii and Tabaka
During the secondment, which took place from February 12th…
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Inauguration Ceremony for the Bachelor of Art & Design and Diploma in Art & Design at the Pwani University
TPAAE reached its milestone of revision of the implementation…
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Masterclass and Workshop on Camera Work, Filmmaking and Scenography within LAMPART Short Films Festival at the Technical University in Mombasa by Dr. Magdalena Szymków and MA Rafał Żarski from the Academy of Art in Szczecin
Technical University of Mombasa through collaboration with the Academy…
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Three innovative doctorates result from the TPAAE project
The TPAAE project, as part of its extensive research…
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NCAI Fetes Pre-eminent Kenyan Carver
Dubbed ‘Kenya’s first female sculptor’, Chelenge Van Rampelberg is…
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LAMPART SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2ND EDITION – CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSION
TPAAE and its partner institutions are pleased to announce…
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An Art-Making Tour of the Rwandan Capital
Marlena Chybowska-Butler, a TPAAE researcher from the National Museum…
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Pwani Launches Degree and Diploma Courses in Art and Design
Kenya’s university system possesses new avenues for creative education…
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TWADUNDA TU: Kenyan Artists Exhibit in Poznan
What comes to mind hearing the Swhaili words ‘Twadunda... Read More
Technical University of Mombasa Team Concludes Successful Szczecin Secondment
Two Researchers from Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) took... Read More
Social Ecology Exhibition Opens in Szczecin
The third edition of the DUOS Festival opened to... Read More
Short report on Kenyatta University team visit to Warsaw
Polish classical music at the rezydence of the Ambassador…
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