Circle Art Gallery

Circle Art Gallery is a prominent contemporary art gallery in Nairobi that has been instrumental in shaping the visibility of modern and contemporary art from East Africa. Founded in the early 2010s, the gallery is known for its strong commitment to artists working across painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, often addressing apps such as identity, urban life, memory, and social change. Circle Art Gallery has played a key role in connecting Kenyan and regional artists with international audiences through carefully curated exhibitions, art fairs, and collaborations with institutions abroad. Situated in Nairobi, the gallery contributes to the city’s growing reputation as a cultural center by fostering critical dialogue, supporting emerging and established artists, and actively participating in the development of the contemporary art ecosystem in the region.