Making a living through and for visual arts in East Africa

Andrew Burton; Lilian Nabulime; Robert Newbery; Paul Richter; Anthony Tibaingana; Andrea Wilkinson

doi:10.4324/9781003191681-3

Making a living through and for visual arts in East Africa

Andrew Burton, Lilian Nabulime, Robert Newbery, Paul Richter, Anthony Tibaingana, Andrea Wilkinson

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The creative and cultural economy in East Africa is central to regional future growth. However, visual artists appear to lack the supporting institutions commonplace in the Global North and there is a lack of understanding concerning how they make a living. This chapter addresses this question, exploring data collected as part of an interdisciplinary research project. Through 21 interviews and action research with 60 participants in Kenya and Uganda, we explore how artists construct sustainable livelihoods both through and for art. We then recommend areas for future development

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Developing Creative Economies in Africa
Subtitle of host publication	Spaces and Working Practices
Editors	Brian J. Hracs, Roberta Comunian, Lauren England
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Chapter	3
Pages	24-39
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	9781003191681
ISBN (Print)	9780367481940
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003191681-3
Publication status	Published - 5 Aug 2021

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Developing Creative Economies in Africa: Spaces and Working Practices. ed. / Brian J. Hracs; Roberta Comunian; Lauren England. London: Taylor & Francis, 2021. p. 24-39.

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