Collin Sekajugo Named Future Great 2026 for Community-Building Art Practice
Collin Sekajugo, an artist of Ugandan-Rwandan descent, has been chosen by blaxTARLINES for inclusion in ArtReview's Future Greats 2026 feature. Operating out of Uganda, he produces collaged artworks utilizing materials such as polypropylene bags and denim to explore social and cultural themes. His achievements in the art market highlight his innovative mixed media approaches. Sekajugo channels his earnings into local support initiatives and the contemporary art scene in Uganda and Rwanda, founding Ivuka, the inaugural visual arts space in Kigali, and Amasaka Gallery in Masaka. Additionally, he created Camp Ndegeya, a cultural hub, and the Weaver Bird Residency, emphasizing youth empowerment and collaboration with local artists, resonating with Okwui Enwezor's vision for young African artists.
Key facts
- Collin Sekajugo is a Ugandan-Rwandan artist based in Uganda
- He was selected by blaxTARLINES for ArtReview's Future Greats 2026
- His collaged paintings use materials like polypropylene bags and denim fabric
- Sekajugo's work addresses social, cultural, political, and economic issues from a local-global perspective
- He has established Ivuka, the first visual arts space in Kigali, Rwanda
- Camp Ndegeya in Masaka, Uganda, includes a sculpture park, art gallery, and youth development centre
- Sekajugo founded Amasaka Gallery in Masaka in 2020 and Ivuka Arts Center in Kigali in 2007
- His practice involves institution-building, mentorship, and community development in Uganda and Rwanda
Entities
Artists
- Collin Sekajugo
- Okwui Enwezor
- Ibrahim Mahama
- Michael Armitage
Institutions
- blaxTARLINES
- ArtReview
- Ivuka
- Camp Ndegeya
- Amasaka Gallery
- Weaver Bird Residency
- Ivuka Arts Center
Locations
- Uganda
- Rwanda
- Kampala
- Kigali
- Masaka
- Ndegeya
- Kenya
- Africa