CONTEXTUALIZING CULTURAL SCULPTURE INTO PUBLIC SPACES FOR ALL

Sabouri et al, in their study titled “Role of urban sculptures in
Beautification and Improvement of quality of urban spaces (case
study: Fuman County)” concluded that urban spaces are the places in
which citizens' civil and social life occurs. Hence, attention to design
of these spaces causes improvement of quality and realization of
urban life and interaction between citizens and city. In their study,
arrival of urban sculptures to public spaces has been mentioned as
one of the suitable solutions for beautification and improvement of

RELATIVITY OF INDIGENOUS EAST AFRICAN DESIGN CHAMPIONS: JACQUE NJERI, MARC VAN RAMPELBERG AND WAMBUI KAMIRU COLLYMORE

This paper focused on the comparative qualities of contemporary
design champions who are re-defining Kenyan design in various sub
specialties. Their artworks represent where the creative economy
(Design) is heading. Conducted in Nairobi, this study sought to
exemplify contemporary design champions redefining East African
creative scene. It applied a case study research methodology. The
three cases were: Jacque Njeri, Marc van Rampelberg and Wambui
Kamiru Collymore, all based in Kenya. The study gathered information

HAIR THEN, HAIR NOW: AFRICAN STYLING BECOMING LEISURE FOR ALL

The idea of leisure connoting free time makes it synonymous with
laziness and wastefulness which does not fit very well within African traditional
thought. In the colonial era, the idea of leisure was seen as alien to the
Africans and in the post-colonial era, some people associated it with idleness
and irresponsibility. A deeper dig however in history, shows the African man and
woman kept themselves entertained on specific occasions whenever they were
not working. These pastime activities included dance, bull fighting, games,