WELCOME TO BRIDGE MOUNT
is an intimate engagement with the work of Jamaican sculptor and draughtsman Raymond Watson
Join us this Labour Day Weekend for the start of a specially curated presentation of large and small sculptures, as well as unseen drawings by this master artist
Thank you to @MiamiFoundation for supporting Kingston Creative’s Creative Resilience Fund. We appreciate partners who stand with Jamaica’s creative community..
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Mazola Wa Mwashighadi.
Commemorative article: https://t.co/TSVumHUoIY
RIP Patrick Mazola (Mazola Wa Mwashighadi) (9 Apr 1964 - 5 Dec 2025), Kenyan-Jamaican visual artist. Born in Taita-Taveta District, Kenya; made #Jamaica his home for almost thirty years. He loved us, but we did not love him enough.#Caribbean
https://t.co/O0HL9uAbn8
The man, who was murdered during a robbery in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth on Friday, is respected Kenya-born artist, Mazola Wa Mwashighadi.
READ MORE HERE: https://t.co/GiozAslIjz
Long over due but please make it an updated museum model, not just artifacts affixed to a wall, but an experience where visitors can interact with the sports history
ex. Standing in a mold of Bolt’s shoes, ex. Race against Shelly’s hologram. @Babsy_grange call me I have ideas.
Today, 31 August, is @UN International Day for People of African Descent — a time to honour the histories and remarkable contributions of the people of global Africa while taking action to pursue justice and reparations.
Support the call for repair at:
https://t.co/UAX15FXEbK
@JamaicaObserver We have to raise the bar when we speak of a museum. A few decorative elements combined for photo opportunities are not enough...call us ✊🏾⏰
Join The Repair Campaign LIVE on Instagram today at 12pm JA / 5pm UK for an engaging conversation on “Honouring the Resistance of our Ancestors” with UK Historian and Cultural theorist Kayne Kawasaki
Join here: https://t.co/IMRrngf3XV
@JamaicaObserver How are they going to paint a "mural (that) must capture the essence of Kingston’s cultural landscape while creating an engaging visual experience" on some disjointed letters??
We are encouraged by Ursula von der Leyen's acknowledgement that chattel slavery is a crime against humanity and look forward to the @EU_Commission engaging meaningfully in conversations on reparatory justice for the Caribbean.
@vonderleyen@pmogrenada@CARICOMorg#Reparations
Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell delivered a powerful speech calling for reparatory justice at the Opening Ceremony of the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM yesterday, 19 Feb 2025.
@CARICOMorg@pmogrenada#Repair#Reparations
@RepairCampaign The project is funded by the #CaribbeanCultureFund, and entries were received from students attending:
Aubuthnott Gallimore High
BB Coke High
DeCarteret College
Excelsior High
Magotty High
St. Andrew Technical
St. Hilda's High
Westwood High
Wolmer's Boys School
...among others.
YOUTH PANEL DISCUSSION
Join us on Sunday for an engaging discussion with the winners of the Youth Essay Competition, which will be the final programming event for the REPARATIONS NOW ✊🏾 Exhibition. Doors open at 11:00am.
Hosted by @RepairCampaign
Three teenagers from secondary schools across Jamaica will share their perspectives on the topic of reparatory justice, and participate in a riveting Q&A moderated by the erudite and spirited Brian Royes of @repaircampaign ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Three teenagers from secondary schools across Jamaica will share their perspectives on the topic of reparatory justice, and participate in a riveting Q&A moderated by the erudite and spirited Brian Royes of @RepairCampaign