One Off Art Gallery Location: #16 Rosslyn Lone Tree EstateWhy You Should Visit: Displays an extensive collection of established Kenyan artistsRepresented Artists: Peterson Kamwathi, Timothy Brooke, Lisa Milroy, Peter Ngugi, Anthony Okello, Harrison Mburu, Mandy Bonnell, Beatrice Wanjiku, Richard Kimathi, Ehoodi Kichapi, Olivia Pendergast, Florence Wangui, James Mbuthia.Red Hill Art Gallery Location: Gatatha Rd, Limuru TownWhy You Should Visit: Tucked away in the outskirts of Nairobi, the gallery boasts an extensive collection of modern and contemporary African art amassed by the owner over a period of 25 years.
Nairobi Gallery Location: Kenyatta AvenueWhy You Should Visit: The gallery's very walls are steeped in history. Built in 1913 as the provincial commissioner's office during the colonial administration, it was nicknamed 'Hatches, Matches and Dispatches' due to the number of births, marriages and deaths recorded there. The building also houses the zero point from which all distances in Kenya are measured.The gallery is now home to a part of the Murumbi Collection - a motley of valuable African art collected by former vice president Joseph Murumbi and his wife Sheila during their travels, art pieces from renown East African artists including Magdalene Odundo, Francis Nnaggenda, Yoni Waite, and curates exhibitions from various contemporary artists from time to time. African Heritage HouseLocation: MlolongoWhy You Should Visit: The house is a wonder of architecture. The structure is a combination of African indigenous building techniques, combining mud and coral to fortify its walls. The interior has a large and invaluable collection of African art, ranging from authentic hand-woven fabric that drapes the furniture, art pieces hanging on every wall, making the African Heritage House is a filling feast for the eyes. Kioko Mwitiki Gallery Location: James Gichuru RdWhy You Should Visit: Exhibits of renown artist and sculptor, Kioko Mwitiki. It also exhibits prints, sculptures and ceramics from different artists as well.Kuona Artists Collective Location: Likoni CloseWhy You Should Visit: An eclectic artists' colony ranging from visual artists to musicians who are in residence at the centre's studios.
Banana Hill Art Gallery Location: Banana HillWhy You Should Visit: A wide range of contemporary African art from over 70 represented artists. Paa ya Paa Gallery Location: Garden EstateWhy You Should Visit: One of the oldest galleries in Nairobi, opened in 1965. It has an extensive collection of art from established and upcoming artists. Dust Depot Art Studio Location: Railway Museum Why You Should Visit: If you are yearning for a bright and beautiful display of graffiti art, Dust Depot is where you need to be. To truly appreciate the diversity of the graffiti art, one needs to pay regular visits as new artists draw over the older graffiti art. Side BarAsk a Gallery: Who are the hottest contemporary artists in Kenya right now?Nairobi's popular contemporary galleries weigh in on the artists you need to know from the local art scene.Red Hill Art Gallery High-quality artists with an already broad international reputation would be among others:Peterson KamwathiBeatrice Wanjiku Paul Onditi (All three participated in the Venice Biennial)Others: Onyis Martin, Longinos, Samuel Githinji, Michael Musyoka and many moreOne Off Art GalleryWangechi MutuMagdalene Odundu Peterson Kamwathi Beatrice WanjikuRichard Kimathi
