Ivan Yakuze Showcases Barkcloth Art

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Ugandan artist Ivan Yakuze showcased his solo exhibition, Aesthetics of the Natural World, at Afrik Kontemp Art (AKA), featuring works that highlight nature’s beauty and incorporate organic materials, such as barkcloth. Barkcloth, a UNESCO-recognized cultural textile, has declined due to modernization, aging artisans, and limited apprenticeships, though a Mutuba tree can produce it for over 40 years. Artists like Owek Nuwa are exploring ways to preserve and adapt the craft for contemporary art, fashion, and design.