Kinshasa collective describes new markets for street painting and sape

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Jérémie Mbuyi of Art et Élégance pour le Développement described new paid roles for street painters and sapeurs in Kinshasa. Speaking to ACP, he pointed to advertising-mural commissions and collaborations with local designers on image and colour. He argued that these practices could develop into small businesses and give local visual culture a stronger economic role.

Summarised from Agence Congolaise de Presse · ACP/ Mb. (SP). AFROSCOPE Daily has not independently reported this story.