RaMoMA - A place for all where artistic creativity is nurtured, promoted and exposed for education, posterity and the good of Kenya. Rahimtulla Museum of Modern Art (RaMoMA) was launched in January 2001 with the support of the Ford Foundation and the Rahimtulla Trust. It is one of Kenya’s leading exhibition spaces used for displaying contemporary African art. RaMoMA extends far beyond its gallery space. It strives to show art, create art, communicate and exchange art culture. These four components are vital in promoting a holistic approach to art through these actions.

Showing Art Since it was started, RaMoMA has hosted numerous exhibitions which have included works by many of Kenya’s most established artists whilst also giving young artists who are starting out their first opportunity. These exhibitions take place not only in the space in Rahimtulla Tower but also at a number of additional venues throughout the city. The gallery is managed by James Muriuki who is assisted by Tom Alusa.

Fine Art Market at The GoDown RaMoMA manages a fine art market which takes place on the last Saturday of the month at The GoDown. The invitation to exhibit works is open to all artists who display works for sale at Kshs 6 000 or less. Back To TOP

Creating Art RaMoMA offers children between the ages of 4 and 12 a regular Saturday morning workshop. In the term-time, this is most often populated by youngsters from Dagoretti Childrens’ Centre. The project is managed by James Mbuthia. An irregular schedule of workshops is also offered to adults. All adult workshops have a number of places available to artists on a fully subsidised basis.
		RaMoMA began as an idea. An idea in the mind of artist Mary Collis, who wanted a permanent showcase for the best contemporary artists in Kenya.. RaMoMA took up residence in Rahimtulla Tower Upper Hill, early in 2001 and held its first public exhibition in March of that year: a well-received solo show by artist Kyalo Justus. A solo exhibition at RaMoMA is considered a sign that an artist ‘has arrived’, such is the status the museum has already acquired.
RaMoMA is a charitable trust supported by the Ford Foundation, Rahimtulla Trust with a growing number of local sponsors within the community including Safaricom and KPMG Peat Mawick . Entirely engaged in the promotion of art and artists from this region, RaMoMA’s initial objectives were to create a space where promising contemporary artists could exhibit their work and promote their careers through publicity and education. To this end, it has already conducted numerous high-level art courses where a number of places have been sponsored to give opportunities to struggling young artists. A further objective is to amass a comprehensive art collection to be left in perpetuity for the people of Kenya. Back To TOP

We hope you enjoy magazine for modern art on the web. What we have tried to create is a veritable art gallery for you in two-dimensional form that brings you the best that Kenya has to offer. As you can see, we have a great deal of talent in our country, much of which has hitherto not been seen by the public. We hope this new medium will help to change that.

You can receive the magazine (hard copy) four times a year by becoming a Friend of RaMoMA. Your membership will help to promote the arts while enabling you as an art lover to enjoy special privileges. Full details of the scheme can be obtained through our contacts.

Finally, some ‘thank yous’. RaMoMA – Rahimtulla Museum of Modern Art – would not exist without the generous support and backing of the Ford Foundation and Nick Rahimtulla and the Rahimtulla Trust. Also invaluable are the business brains of trustees Daniel McVicker and John Steel.. The work of founder Mary Collis, who has a very hands-on role, is also vital. All of these individuals give their expertise on a voluntary basis and are key to RaMoMA’s success.

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