ETHIOPIAYABSRA AYELE – Painting, Sculptures & Collages – Addis Abeba
The fantastic artist YABSRA AYELE from the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa works across multiple disciplines, combining various materials and techniques. It’s hard to categorize him because he does everything from canvases to wood or metal, including sculptures, and he combines all these materials, piecing them together into a new collage. Beneath the surface and behind the scenes, there are always deeper underlying themes and socially critical messages. In an interview with the artist, we talked about his background, the development as a creative person, and his numerous ideas. He describes his techniques and role models to us and offers art enthusiasts a glimpse into the art scene of Addis Ababa.
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Bahir Dar – Urban Art at Lake Tana in the Amhara Region
Bahir Dar is a major city in northwestern Ethiopia and serves as the administrative capital of the Amhara Region. Situated on the southern shore of Lake Tana, the country’s largest lake, it is home to an estimated population of around 500.000 people. The city is known for its proximity to the historic monasteries located on islands and peninsulas of Lake Tana, or the Blue Nile Falls in the south-east. Of course you can also find great urban art around the streets. Especially in May 2026 the artist YABSRA AYELE and his crew created a super long colorful wall scenery.
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