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BIHL exhibition; an exquisite scenery

Mogapi and Keepetsoe during the tour of the BIHL gallery. Keepetsoe explained that the exhibition is part of BIHL’s aim to promote and empower the local arts
Mogapi and Keepetsoe during the tour of the BIHL gallery. Keepetsoe explained that the exhibition is part of BIHL’s aim to promote and empower the local arts

The ongoing roving art exhibition at the Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) is a picturesque event, depicting the range of talent possessed by two local artists, Ditshupo Mogapi and Tshepo Phokoje.

The event is part of BIHL Group’s aim to remain committed to playing a long-term role in celebrating, preserving and growing the local arts and the culture space in Botswana, building on a strong heritage of investment. As one enters the BIHL floor three offices, there is immediate magnetism.

Hanging on the walls are magnificent artworks that immediately capture one’s thoughts. Mogapi specialises in contemporary art while Phokoje is a photographer. The first art piece that one comes across mounted by the reception walls is Mogapi’s art piece titled Mother.

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