Following the recent grand opening of its new art space in Antananarivo, START Journal interviews Fondation H’s president, Hassanein Hiridjee, who stands as a key Contemporary Art practitioner on the continent today, with a keen interest in his unique individual
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Writers and theorists have long misquoted German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) as having said “music is liquid architecture, architecture is frozen music.” It was later adapted to Architecture is Music in Stone. Architect by profession, Oroma Geoffrey soon
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Diana Bwengye has been working as a creative for the last 12 years. She started as an illustrator and then expanded her skills to include graphic design and is currently a communication design specialist. Listen to her podcast in this
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In this Design Hustle podcast episode, our host Patrica Opio talks to Jonathan Asuma, a product designer based in Kampala. Jonathan Asuma leads the team at Rhoots Concepts, a research and development company that is developing smart, customized and broad
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In this Design Hustle podcast episode, I talk to Michelle Ivy, an author and poet. She tells us how she navigates the creative industry in Uganda. She is currently publishing e-chapbooks with cradling affirming poetry. She talks about her hope
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Initiated by he Dutch-Belgian art collective TAAT, the Transdisciplinary Regenerative Encounter Residency Uganda (TRERU) focusses on regenerative, creative development and artistic commoning. Three artist/designers from the fields of theatre/performance, contemporary art and architecture/design are invited to stay and work for one month at our location in Ntinda, Kampala.
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In this ninth episode, Design Hustle host Patricia Opio talks to Revival Kemigisha, the founder of Ouevre Events. She gives us insights on her journey of building her events company.
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In this eight podcast episode, Design Hustle host Patricia Opio talks to Michelle Masanza, the 19 year old founder of AfroShinda and ‘Third World Girl’. AfroShinda is a Ugandan based online store that curates African made products. Its mission is to make the world fall in love with African beauty by telling the African story with love and respect for her land, her people, and her heritage.
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Lisa Ariyo gives us insight into her journey of building her multi-passionate career as accountant, author and consultant. Lisa is driven by a passion for excellence in all she does and this can easily be seen through her work. She has recently written a cook book and is inspired by steadfast and consistent hard work.
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Nabuguzi loves conversations and was once told she had a beautiful voice. She ventured into podcasting leading to the development of Hashtime with Nabuguzi Kiwanuka. In this podcast she talks of her own struggles in dealing with imposter syndrome as she navigates building her businesses.
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The ”DESIGN HUSTLE” is a new Design Hub Kampala initiative under its Business Resilience Programme, in collaboration with The Innovation Village and with support from Master Card Foundation. Design Hub Kampala and Start Journal developed a larger communication strategy with the aim to connect the Start Journal content to other media.
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You walk my city With the freedom of sure feet Which touch inch and inch of sacred land Aware of the pleasure induced Aware that this is a trespass. My body is a curving case of crystals With each fondle,
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32° East | Ugandan Arts Trust is an independent non-profit organisation, focused on the creation and exploration of contemporary art in Uganda. Their multi-purpose resource centre is based in the capital city Kampala and includes studios, accommodation for artists in
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One Ten on 7th is venue to the a night market a massive and engaging event that encapsulates cultural and global village. It also provides a home to Wild Coffee bar, Afriart Gallery, Sue Ochola’s De Roy champagne bar and
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Design Hub Kampala is an innovative creative co-working space in Kampala. The 2000sqm renovated warehouse recently opened its doors to a collaborative work environment where different people (entrepreneurs, freelancers, designers, writers, product developers, marketing minds, tech start-ups, and makers) can
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UNCC, also known at the National Theater aims to be a vibrant institution guided by unity in diversity, integrity and relevance to national development, nourishing, celebrating and promoting Art and Culture. Enjoy the quality programs of music, film, dance and
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Boutiq Foundation is a Ugandan community-based arts and culture incubator with a global vision, based in the Makindye district of Kampala. Over the past three years, Boutiq has organised events, music and film productions, established Nyege Nyege Festival, a pioneering three day
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ONE54 (former Tilapia) is located in Bunga, Kampala. There is a bar, restaurant, concert hall, cinema and comfy open-air terrace and a parking on the backside. They are bringing Live Music, Cinema, Performance, Art, Poetry, Soccer and other Entertainment to
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The 5 star theater interior and facilities that have been installed far surpassed everybody’s expectations. The class is unparalleled and the fittings rival those of any world class outfit. Visit Cafe la Bonita and enjoy a sumptuous snack or the
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The Alliance Française in Kampala encourages and promotes active, open connections between people in Uganda and French language and culture. It provides the means by which people can learn the French language and become engaged in the many different aspects
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