LOCAL CASE STUDY

THE NAIROBI GALLERY

Nairobi Gallery was formerly a civil servants building fondly reffered as "HATCHES, MATCHES AND
DISPATCHES" because of the marriages, births and deaths that were recorded there. Today the building seves as
a national gallery and a national monument. It is also the location of point zero from which all the distances were
measured in kenya

this gallery showcases the art and artifacts of the skilled and diverse craftpeople of the region. Everyday objects
such as spoons,stools,jewelery and garmets used for important rituals and ceremonies are on display weapons that
might have been used in war, as status symbols and in traditional ceremonies are showcased

Accoustic ceiling design

Painted wall
Hanging from the Pieces of art
ceiling artifacts
Painterd white wall White display stands
Three large standing pieces of art
(used to partition spaces) Joint three piece
Printed detailes about standing art
Concrete display stands the
Standing on floor
artifacts hung on the
Standing sculptures sculpture
wall

Printed and framed

Clear glass display art on the wall
Board where artifact are displayed
Cabinet with wooden joints
by hunging
Lamu bed designs
Wooden window Painted wall
Black painted display
stand

ESTHER MBEKE ID05-043/2022 LOCAL CASE STUDY

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