dc.contributor.author | Wamutoro, B. D. . | |
dc.contributor.author | Munene, M. | |
dc.contributor.author | Akach, J. A | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2022-08-03T09:34:47Z | |
dc.date.available | 2022-08-03T09:34:47Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2022-06-27 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Wamutoro, B. D., Munene, M., & Akach, J. A. (2022). The Significance of Art in the Matwana Matatu Culture. Africa Design Review Journal, 1(2), 234-239. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://uonjournals.uonbi.ac.ke/ojs/index.php/adrj/article/view/1053 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/161319 | |
dc.description.abstract | EA description of Kenyan culture would be incomplete without the inclusion of the buses and mini-buses colloquially known as matatus that make up a large part of the country’s public transport system. This is because these vehicles comprise a fascinating facet of the country’s pop culture. Problem: Matwana matatu culture is one of its kind and it is our role as Kenyans to embrace, preserve and pass the culture to the future generations. Objective: The main objective of this study is to analyze the Matwana matatu culture’s sense of style, creativity, inspiration culture as a heritage of this country and East Africa at large. Design: In this study we used qualitative methods to analyze the incredible works of the digital graffiti artists. The source of data include; journals, blogs and websites. Setting: The study is being conducted in Nairobi, Kenya. Subject: The subject of this study is the artists and promoters of the Matwana matatu culture. Results: Studying Matwana matatu culture was quite interesting and inspiring. The study enabled us to appreciate the culture and the works of ambitious airbrush artists behind the impressive graffiti artworks. Conclusion: The Matwana matatu culture is part of us as Kenyans and East Africans. Indeed, we have incredible creativity within our sons and daughters for creating a movement that we can call our own | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
dc.publisher | Africa Design Review Journal | en_US |
dc.subject | Matwana matatu culture, Kenyan culture | en_US |
dc.title | The Significance of Art in the Matwana Matatu Culture | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |