Village haven for creatives

Karen Village in Nairobi provides space to artists. PHOTO | MARGARETTA WA GACHERU | NMG

More than 10 years ago, Anthony Athaide told artists at Ramoma Gallery about his vision of establishing Karen Village on 10 acres of land that he owned on Ngong Road in Nairobi.

His vision was to create a multidisciplinary space where Kenyan artists could put up studios, exhibitions and workshops, catering to contemporary artists as well as children.