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candle obituary schedule Apr 29, 2026 visibility 27 link 15 artists

Remembering Raghu Rai, Jack Thornell, and Jarvis Rockwell

Hyperallergic's weekly 'In Memoriam' column honors eight recently deceased figures from the art world, including Indian photojournalist Raghu Rai (1942–2026), Argentine abstract painter Ides Kihlen (1917–2026), Israeli painter and activist Yair Garbuz (1945–2026), British photographer Mark Gerson (1921–2026), Japanese art collector Kurt Gitter (1937–2026), Danish antiquities dealer Ittai Gradel (1965–2026), indigo textile artist Leigh Magar (1968–2026), and Kenyan muralist Patrick Mukabi (1967–2026). Each entry summarizes their life, career highlights, and contributions to visual art and photography.

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candle obituary schedule Apr 26, 2026 visibility 10 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Patrick Mukabi: Inside the life and legacy of artist who nurtured a movement

Legendary Kenyan painter Patrick Mukabi, known as Panye, has died at age 56 after an illness. Born in Nairobi in 1969, he studied graphic design at the Technical University of Kenya before dedicating himself to fine art. His bold, colorful works were displayed at venues like Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Java House outlets, and in over 20 countries. He developed the Cover Girls series celebrating curvy women and worked at major art spaces including the Nairobi National Museum, Kuona Artists Collective, GoDown Arts Centre, and the Railway Museum. At Dust Depo Studio, he mentored many young artists, teaching them both technique and the business of art. His protégé Jimmy Kitheka recalls Mukabi's warmth and discipline, and how the studio became a creative hub. Even during his illness, the art community rallied to support him through benefit exhibitions like the Patrick Mukabi Medical Fund Benefit Art Exhibition in April 2026 and a solo show at Banana Hill Art Gallery.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 7, 2025 visibility 9 link 4 artists

Marius Frank paints soul of the lake in first solo show

Marius Frank Ajuma opened his first solo exhibition, titled "Janam," at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi on August 4, 2025. The show explores life around Lake Victoria, where the artist grew up, featuring vibrant acrylic paintings that depict fishermen, beaches, and the cultural identity of the lake's communities. Ajuma's path to this milestone included training at Mwangaza Art School, a degree in microprocessor technology, a stint in music, and mentorship under artist Patrick Mukabi.

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