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Thoughts on Tegene’s work and creative practice:

Venice Biennale 2026: Tegene to represent Ethiopia

Tegene Kunbi will represent the Ethiopian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2026 with Shapes of Silence, curated by Abebaw Ayalew – with Yohannes Mulat Mekonnen serving as Curatorial Assistant at Palazzo Bollani from May 9 to November 22, 2026...
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Repetition and Difference

January, 2024
By Yohannes Mulat Mekonnen

Walking through the exhibition hall at Primo Marella Gallery, the exhibition attendant is greeted by Tegene Kunbi's extensive collection of paintings adorning the walls. At first glance, the paintings appear deceivingly similar, the looker’s attention is constantly drawn to the repeated grid patterns..
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The Haptic Dimension in Tegene’s Paintings

April, 2023
By Yohannes Mulat Mekonnen

In the wide, bright studio filled with several big-size canvases laid against the walls, while at least four others are in progress facing towards him, Tegene Kunbi is deeply engrossed in his work. He moves back and forth between the paintings, adding a stroke in one, and rubbing a tube of paint..