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Thapong exhibition shines spotlight on local artists

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Light spilled through the windows, guests filing into a gallery glittering with fresh frames and nervous energy as local artists unveiled a Thapong members' exhibition.

The event was aimed at selling and showing the latest works to art lovers and potential buyers. It exhibition opened on Tuesday evening at the Thapong Visual Arts Centre.

Conversations dropped to a hush as visitors paused before each artwork, their footsteps echoing softly between the walls as they took in a room transformed into a visual feast. From the doorway. The exhibition felt like stepping into a visual love letter to Botswana, celebrating its people, culture, and the wildlife on one wall. A monochrome of still life of traditional artworks drew viewers in with their delicate shading, echoing the textures of rural homesteads and everyday setswana life.

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