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Art Vibe: June 2025

The article surveys notable art exhibitions in Kenya for June 2025, highlighting a range of venues and artists. Key shows include 'The Print Press' at Alliance Française de Nairobi (June 13–29), featuring printmakers such as Michael Soi, Mari Endo, Dennis Muraguri, and James Mbuthia, and 'The Promise' by Moses Nyawanda at Talisman Restaurant in Karen (May 27–June 27). The piece also covers exhibitions by Jonathan Sölanke Gathaara Fraser at Circle Art Gallery, Michelle Nyambura at Tafaria Castle, Annick Mitchell in Rosslyn, and Khalid Shatta and Onesmus Okamar, emphasizing both established and emerging voices across media.

This article matters because it provides a curated snapshot of Nairobi's contemporary art scene, demonstrating the diversity of practices—from satirical printmaking to graffiti and landscape painting—and the geographic spread of venues beyond the capital. By spotlighting non-Nairobi-based artists and the growing legitimacy of printmaking and street art in gallery contexts, it reflects the evolving infrastructure and cultural dialogue within Kenya's visual arts ecosystem.