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Rosemary Karuga
A Pioneer Forged in Resilience: The Life and Art of Rosemary Karuga Rosemary Namuli Karuga, born in Meru, Kenya, in 1928, stands as a monumental figure in the narrative of African modernism. Her journey was one of quiet determination, breaking barriers not through overt proclamation but through sheer artistic force and an unwavering commitment to her vision. From humble beginnings – a childhood marked by a natural inclination towards a
rt that initially met with familial disapproval – Karuga’s path led her to become the first woman graduate of the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda (1950-1952). This achievement wasn't merely personal; it was a seismic shift, opening doors for generations of female artists across East Africa. Her early education at St. Theresa Primary School in Nairobi had already revealed her…