Out of Africa, a rich palette for art lovers

African artists recently had an opportunity to show their work in China. As many as 29 African countries took part in the event titled African Culture in Focus, which was held in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. The event, sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Culture, featured various cultural activities, including exhibitions, dancing performances and conferences.

"To hold my exhibitions, I go out of the continent much more than inside Africa," says Edward Mwaura Ndekere, a Kenyan painter.

Ndekere and four other artists from Africa will stay in Shenzhen for two months, teaching painting at a financial institute with sponsorship from the Chinese Ministry of Culture.