“Social conversations in Ethiopia are either believed to be a dead end or a dangerous route. Art, however, could allow conversions to happen without the feeling of hopelessness.” - Tsion Fisseha. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9

Contemporary art by Kirubel Melke. Check out some of his authentic artworks in our latest issue. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9

Our book recommendation of the month is “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek. In his book, the writer explains why this approach is important and how every person who is aspiring to be a leader can incorporate it. Check out our latest issue for more details. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9

Kirubel Melke is a full-time studio artist who graduated from Addis Ababa University, Alle School of Fine Arts in Painting. He is currently working on an upcoming exhibition entitled “(the distance) between me and my home.” Check out the full interview on our latest issue. https://bit.ly/Getzmag-Issue9

Hand-woven Tibeb scarfs with matching masks by Mafi Mafi #Fashion

Ethiopian contemporary artist Wendimagegn Belete has been shortlisted for the 2021 Future Generation Art Prize. Wendimagegn who is currently residing in Norway has a Master of Fine Arts degree in contemporary art from Tromsø Academy of Contemporary Art and Creative Writing, Norway, and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Addis Ababa University Alle School of Fine Arts.

Wendimagegn’s work mainly blends both historical and contemporary Ethiopian culture and contains a range of information taken from archival photos and stories, as well. Wendimagegn hosted several solo and group exhibitions in Ethiopia and Norway. His most recent solo exhibition was held in Norway entitled “Moment 2.0” which is a continuation of his exhibition in London and presents a new collection of textural collage paintings that illustrates the past within the present.

The Future Generation Art Prize is a biannual global contemporary art prize to discover, recognize, and give long-term support to the future generation of artists. Established by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in 2009, the Prize supported the artistic development and production of new works of over 100 artists in exhibitions at the Pinchuk Art Centre in Kyiv. The shortlisted artist will be commissioned to create the new works that go on display at the PinchukArtCentre in Kyiv and all of them will present their works in the Future Generation Art Prize exhibition at the Venice Biennale.

Up to 5 special prizes will be awarded and the main prize winner receives US$ 100,000 split between a $60,000 cash prize and a $40,000 investment in their practice.
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