Illustration by Fikeremariam Mengiste @Aserart
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Check out the full article on our last issue
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Art therapy by @ask_zahara
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Check out the full article on our last issue
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Check out the full article on our last issue
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Hello everyone
These past couple of months have been quite the roller coaster ride for Ethiopia. We’ve experienced a national level of pride and unity (albeit with a strange thirst for war) that almost made us forget the anxiety we developed after COVID-19 came.
Which was quickly followed by a sudden death that shook the country that almost eclipsed the entire country over ethnic violence. Before that, globally, the black lives matter movement was once again on center stage after the death of George Flyod which made some of us question the violence and injustices happening in our own country. It made us question if we were bystanders or didn’t have a choice to be bystanders given the complex nature of our country’s unique blend of nationalism and politics.
It’s a strange question. Especially when everything is grey and it’s hard to put the blame on a specific thing or person. Which begs the question, what can we do after this. Maybe the youth should put aside all differences, listen to each other and build a country better than the one we walked in?
We don’t have the answers but maybe the people we will feature this month might have some of the answers. These are creatives that run businesses or make art that marries social responsibility and creativity. From artisans that make amazing notebooks to artists that keep giving voices to marginalized voices in the country. We have enjoyed talking to these artists and we hope you’ll treasure their work as much as we do.
We also have an addition in our team! Yay! We’re growing! Abel Demisis Muleta who will be helping us with our digital presence and the technical stuff behind the social media!
As always,
Keep Getzing and fight the good fight!
These past couple of months have been quite the roller coaster ride for Ethiopia. We’ve experienced a national level of pride and unity (albeit with a strange thirst for war) that almost made us forget the anxiety we developed after COVID-19 came.
Which was quickly followed by a sudden death that shook the country that almost eclipsed the entire country over ethnic violence. Before that, globally, the black lives matter movement was once again on center stage after the death of George Flyod which made some of us question the violence and injustices happening in our own country. It made us question if we were bystanders or didn’t have a choice to be bystanders given the complex nature of our country’s unique blend of nationalism and politics.
It’s a strange question. Especially when everything is grey and it’s hard to put the blame on a specific thing or person. Which begs the question, what can we do after this. Maybe the youth should put aside all differences, listen to each other and build a country better than the one we walked in?
We don’t have the answers but maybe the people we will feature this month might have some of the answers. These are creatives that run businesses or make art that marries social responsibility and creativity. From artisans that make amazing notebooks to artists that keep giving voices to marginalized voices in the country. We have enjoyed talking to these artists and we hope you’ll treasure their work as much as we do.
We also have an addition in our team! Yay! We’re growing! Abel Demisis Muleta who will be helping us with our digital presence and the technical stuff behind the social media!
As always,
Keep Getzing and fight the good fight!
“I believe art is a means to an end and that it’s true purpose is to have its viewers consider the important questions. The role of an artist is to simplify and find the perfect perspective that engages audiences. In that sense, social conversation and art are one and the same. “- @hermenleul (Instagram)
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Check out the full interview on our latest issue available for free download on our website. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
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Check out the full interview on our latest issue available for free download on our website. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
In our latest issue, we highlight some of the important instances in history where creatives have inspired actions from David Koloane’s and Medu Black space against Apartheid to Fela Kuti’s social activism. Check out the full article on our website.
https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
“My latest engagement with Tibeb Online powered by the Goethe Institute focuses on bringing tangible solutions for growing boredom and domestic violence at home during COVID-19, through the concept of Art and Culture.”
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Check out the full interview with Hermen Leul in our latest issue on our website. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
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Check out the full interview with Hermen Leul in our latest issue on our website. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
Sifrash and Mar’eshet during a house party at their house. Belta, Mar’eshet’s mother is on the drum with her yellow Jerrycan, and Birtukan, Mar’eshet’s sister, ululates to the dance. From an ongoing project #SifrashStory by humanitarian photographer Martha Tadesse. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
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Check out the full interview in our latest issue on our website. Link in Bio.
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Check out the full interview in our latest issue on our website. Link in Bio.
AVOIDING THE INSINCERE BRUSH. An interesting article worth checking out. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
Birtukan chases the birds away from her parent’s farm. Maksegnit, Gondar.
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Make sure to check out the full interview with Martha Tadesse in our latest issue on our website. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
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Make sure to check out the full interview with Martha Tadesse in our latest issue on our website. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
Felek is an artisanal brand that aims to tell the story of Ethiopia’s rich history of producing handmade notebooks with their products. To learn more about Felek check out the full article in our latest issue on our website. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
Throughout history, several creatives used their art to advocate social justice. David Koloane is one of the creative who used his art as a weapon in the struggle against apartheid. Check out the full article in our latest issue to learn some of the important instances in history where creatives have inspired actions. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
In our latest issue, Suleiman Shifaw of Felek talks about the brand, the idea behind it, the company’s social responsibility activities, and much more. Make sure to check it out on our website. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
Orange Hearts is a movement that started with an aim to address the extreme lack of action taken against domestic violence and other related issues. To learn more about this please check out our latest issue on our website. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
Should you feel responsible for the consequences of your work as an artist? The article “AVOIDING THE INSINCERE BRUSH “got some answers for that. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
“Everyone who has a platform should use it to create spark social conversation. It’s not an obligation, but an ethical responsibility.” - Henok Girma https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tsion Fisseha got introduced to poetry when she was just in a 3rd grade. Check out the full article on our latest issue to learn more about her journey and inspirations behind her work. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9
Our movie recommendation for this month is “Japan Sinks” by Masaaki Yuasa. Get a glimpse of the plot behind this anime series and check what makes this movie our recommendation in our latest issue. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9