Interlude Rwanda: Reconnecting Memory through Art, Design, and Architecture
Founded by Bonita Mutoni and Cristina Romelli Gervasoni, the Interlude Rwanda initiative fosters creativity, talent, and cultural heritage. Its exhibition, titled 'Reconnecting Memory through Art, Design, and Architecture,' showcases the work of 10 Rwandan artists and is open until October 25 at the King's Palace in Nyanza, the Rwanda Art Museum in Kigali, and Peace Heaven Island. Curated by Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, the event features over 100 commissioned pieces and the restoration of two historic structures. The exhibition reflects on the repercussions of the 1994 genocide while promoting Kigali's dynamic art scene. At the King's Palace, 'Daily Monarchy' critiques social norms; 'Talisman' at the Rwanda Art Museum encourages reflection on the past; and 'Processions' on Peace Heaven Island examines human-environment relationships.
Key facts
- Interlude Rwanda founded by Bonita Mutoni and Cristina Romelli Gervasoni.
- Exhibition 'Reconnecting Memory through Art, Design, and Architecture' runs until October 25.
- Curated by Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte.
- Three venues: King's Palace (Nyanza), Rwanda Art Museum (Kigali), Peace Heaven Island (Twin Lakes).
- 10 Rwandan creatives with over 100 commissioned works and 80+ people involved.
- Restoration of two historic buildings and an island.
- Exhibition conceived as a traveling agent of change and inclusion.
- Responds to the 1994 genocide; recent economic progress in Kigali's art scene.
- Three chapters: 'Daily Monarchy' at King's Palace, 'Talisman' at Rwanda Art Museum, 'Processions' on Peace Heaven Island.
- Artists include Medard Bizimana, Dusabe King, Claude Nizeyimana, Brave Tangz, Moses Turahirwa, Ibisazi Designers Nyaybo, Paradis Nishimwe Imfura, Mukabageni, Tchaka Tambwe, BE Design.
Entities
Artists
- Bonita Mutoni
- Cristina Romelli Gervasoni
- Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte
- Medard Bizimana
- Dusabe King
- Claude Nizeyimana
- Brave Tangz
- Moses Turahirwa
- Ibisazi Designers Nyaybo
- Paradis Nishimwe Imfura
- Mukabageni
- Tchaka Tambwe
- BE Design
Institutions
- Interlude Rwanda
- King's Palace (Nyanza)
- Rwanda Art Museum (Kigali)
- Peace Heaven Island (Twin Lakes)
- Moshions
Locations
- Rwanda
- Nyanza
- Kigali
- Twin Lakes
- King's Palace
- Rwanda Art Museum
- Peace Heaven Island