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The project implementing the creation of the Arts Museum at Rwesero in Nyanza District came as a result of requests from the populace. Furthermore, it is part of a national project that places regional museums in different provinces of Rwanda for the purpose of promoting cultural heritage and increasing regional tourism.

The museum, built on the historic Rwesero site, is part of a plan to use culture to lead Rwanda into development. The purpose of this cultural plan is to enable national and international visitors to revive Rwanda's muli-secular history and to become enamored with Rwanda's culture. The Nyanza District that is rich in history will host three specialized, museums, each one with its own specific objectives. The main objective of the Arts Museum is to stimulate potential in the artists living in Rwanda, to encourage the exchange of artistes' products through exhibitions, and finally, to promote art in general and Rwandan art in particular. The first group of exhibitions which were commissioned for the dedication of the Arts Museum began a new era in the history of art in Rwanda. Textural artwork utilizing new approaches and superimposing salvaged materials combines several techniques. This type of art helps artists to break free from traditional ideas and appeals to visitors because it offers them the freedom to interpret the art according to their own education and imagination. The sculptor, influenced by the gravity his past, produces less variety in style even though he desires to experiment with new styles.

This catalog shows the diversity of paintings and the quality of sculptures although still in its infancy. However, the number of pieces is limited. the Ministry would like to acquire a collection of fine art to fill the splendid exhibition rooms of the Arts Museum ar Resero. We depend on artists, cultural enthusiasts, and on patrons of the arts for the development of this museum and its art collection.

Joseph Habineza
The Minister of Youth , Culture and Sports -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- < Back to TITLES >