Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Michael Armitage: Bridging East African Roots and Western Abstraction Born in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1984 to an English father and a Kikuyu mother, Michael Armitage’s artistic journey is deeply intertwined with his dual heritage. Growing up amidst the vibrant landscapes and complex social realities of Kenya shaped his early sensibilities, fostering a fascination with storytelling and a profound connection to both its traditions and its con
temporary struggles. This formative period instilled in him a unique perspective – one that would later become the cornerstone of his distinctive artistic style. Armitage’s formal training began at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where he initially explored abstract painting. However, a pivotal shift occurred when he encountered the traditional Ugandan bark cloth, known as lubugo, used for ceremonial purposes and often incorpo…
