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A Brushstroke of Rebellion: Artist Samuel Kakaire's Journey From Uganda to the Soviet Union
A Brushstroke of Rebellion: Artist Samuel Kakaire's Journey From Uganda to the Soviet Union
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In an interview with Sputnik Africa, Samuel Kakaire, a Ugandan artist with a spirit as vibrant as his canvases, shared his journey from the bustling streets of... 03.08.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Samuel Kakaire's artistic inclination was evident early on. His mother, recognizing his talent, nurtured his passion, prophesying that he would become a celebrated artist. His dedication to art blossomed through primary school, college, and, ultimately, a prestigious scholarship to study art in the Soviet Union.Choosing the Soviet Union over a potential path in Britain, where his family resided, was a deliberate act of rebellion.Kakaire’s time in the Soviet Union was a transformative experience. The vastness of the country, the rich history, and the emphasis on artistic expression resonated deeply with him. He immersed himself in the culture, absorbing its essence through the brushstrokes he applied to his canvases.He studied ancient Russian iconography and Byzantine culture, which inspired in him the power of artistic expression to bridge cultures and challenge expectations.Last Friday, an exhibition of the artist opened at the Russian Innovation Center Skolkovo on the outskirts of Moscow.
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A Brushstroke of Rebellion: Artist Samuel Kakaire's Journey From Uganda to the Soviet Union
16:48 03.08.2024 (Updated: 17:19 03.08.2024) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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In an interview with Sputnik Africa, Samuel Kakaire, a Ugandan artist with a spirit as vibrant as his canvases, shared his journey from the bustling streets of Kampala to the austere grandeur of the USSR.
Samuel Kakaire's artistic inclination was evident early on. His mother, recognizing his
talent, nurtured his passion, prophesying that he would become a celebrated artist. His dedication to art blossomed through primary school, college, and, ultimately, a prestigious scholarship to study art in the Soviet Union.
Choosing the Soviet Union over a potential path in Britain, where his family resided, was a deliberate act of rebellion.
"So when the chance came, I said, let me go to the Soviet Union, make a difference, and I made a very good difference, and I am happy about it," Kakaire explained. "You wouldn't be happy in London, in Britain? I said, no … is better I first studied in the Soviet Union and then go back home and serve my country and get my inspirations from the home country."
Kakaire’s time in the Soviet Union was a transformative experience. The vastness of the country, the rich history, and the emphasis on artistic expression resonated deeply with him. He immersed himself in the culture, absorbing its essence through the brushstrokes he applied to his canvases.
He studied ancient Russian iconography and Byzantine culture, which inspired in him the power of artistic expression to bridge cultures and challenge expectations.
"What I want to convey is that let's keep our nature. Let's not spoil our nature and also keep your traditions. Because someone who doesn't know his history will never know his future, is going to get whatever is good from other cultures," he shared.
Last Friday, an
exhibition of the artist opened at the Russian Innovation Center Skolkovo on the outskirts of Moscow.
