Theresia Venance Massawe is a Tanzanian painter who believes creativity promotes healing. Drawing inspiration from cartoons in local newspapers, animated films, and the organic shapes of her surroundings, she has developed a distinctive style that has drawn art enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. Her work has been presented across group and solo exhibitions in Tanzania, including her most recent solo exhibition ALL ROADS LEAD HERE at the Dar es Salaam Centre for Architectural Heritage.

Rangi Gallery, founded in 2020 in Dar es Salaam, is a leading hub for Tanzanian and East African contemporary art. It fosters cultural dialogue, experimentation, and international exchange, spotlighting both emerging and established Tanzanian artists. Through initiatives like the Rangi Nyumbani Residency, it bridges local creativity with global networks, driving innovation and community engagement.

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Mineral pigments sumi ink and gold leaf on Japanese paper

Space776 exhibits early to mid-career artists who work in a variety of mediums ranging from live multimedia performance art to traditional oil painting. The gallery accommodates artists from around the globe, taking their works to local and international art fairs such as Volta New York, Volta Basel, Art Miami, Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, and Art Busan. 
Space776 was founded in Bushwick, Brooklyn in 2013. In 2020, the gallery relocated to its current residence at 37-39 Clinton Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Space776 also opened a location in Seoul, South Korea in 2020 in accordance with the gallery’s mission to promote the international exchange between local New York artists and the Korean artistic sphere. 

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The Patterned Hem

Some landscapes touch the body before they are understood. Standing before Seonghwa Hong’s paintings is like stepping into the stillness of a hushed dawn.
As Merleau-Ponty suggested, seeing is not a mere act of analysis but a way of being intertwined with the world. Figures adopt the pulse of plants as their breath and the patterns of leaves as their skin. By emptying the self rather than imposing artificial definitions onto the raw linen, Hong allows her subjects to enter the space on their own terms. Through the patient accumulation of layered color, the canvas gradually reaches a density that lifts itself toward a moment of quiet liberation.
Here, time suspends its horizontal flow and sinks into depth. Moving beyond artificial definitions, this exhibition becomes a serene first breath—inviting us to sense the true texture of existence, momentarily freed from the frantic pace of the world.

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Since its opening in 2019, Gallery Collast has consistently presented a diverse and unique range of solo and curated exhibitions. The name "Collast" is a meaningful fusion of "Collaboration" and "Artist," reflecting our commitment to creating creative works that spark a new wave in contemporary art through deep partnership with artists.

Located in the vibrant and youthful district of Seongsu-dong, Seoul, we aim to introduce contemporary art to a broader public. Our mission is to facilitate multifaceted communication between artists and collectors, contributing to a virtuous cycle within the art market. Moving beyond the traditional "white cube" gallery format, we pursue a new gallery identity that rawly captures the artist's passion and energy.

As an open space for everyone, we prioritize interactive exhibitions over one-way displays and actively support bold, adventurous artistic endeavors. We respect the diverse currents of contemporary art and believe that natural dialogue and an intimate atmosphere between artists and visitors can dismantle the barriers to the art world.

Gallery Collast seeks new dimensions in contemporary art, moving forward with the conviction that freedom is the ultimate driver of innovation.

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Calm

Merry-Go-Round

Maiko

Circle of Presence

Geiko

The Bounty

Tiny Beginnings

Turning Point

Midday

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Theresia Venance Massawe (Theresia M.) is a Tanzanian painter who believes creativity promotes healing. Drawing from cartoons in local newspapers and animated films as a child, and the organic shapes in her surroundings, led her to pursue painting.
Her distinctive style has drawn numerous art enthusiasts from various backgrounds. In March 2022, she presented in a group exhibition "An Ode to Women" at Rangi Gallery, where she had previously participated in the Ashley Collins Workshop. In July 2022, she also took part in an exhibition at the American Ambassador’s residence in Tanzania, the Torrent Exhibition at Nafasi Art Space in 2023, and Women Artist Art Week exhibition at Rangi gallery.
She has also recently had her solo exhibition “ALL ROADS LEAD HERE” at the Dar es Salaam center for architectural heritage.

Tomotoshi Hoshino (b. 1961, Tokyo) is a distinguished Nihonga painter and a specially selected
member of the Japan Art Institute (Inten), one of Japan’s most prestigious art organizations. He
encountered Japanese painting at the age of 14 and later studied under Kōhei Morita. Since his
first acceptance to the Inten Exhibition in 1987, he has continued to exhibit extensively both in
Japan and internationally. His solo exhibitions have been held in venues such as Nihombashi
Takashimaya (Tokyo), as well as in Paris, New York, and Oslo. His works are included in the
collection of the Omishima Museum of Art.

Rooted in the principles of Eastern painting, Hong Seonghwa expresses the rhythm of emotion through line and void. Her controlled strokes carry inner vibration, and the spread of ink leaves traces of time and sentiment. By blending traditional technique with modern composition, she visualizes the breathing and movement of feeling. Her work resonates like a silent rhythm, inviting viewers to look inward and sense their own emotional echoes.


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