Art Gallery
A CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION
Experience art in its most intimate and dynamic form at Choose Kigali. Our private gallery is a sanctuary for art enthusiasts, featuring an exquisite collection of paintings that reflect both contemporary and classic styles. Designed to engage and inspire, The Gallery is a space where art and ambiance converge, offering an ever-evolving visual experience.
INSTALATIONS
Discover site-specific installations uniquely designed to complement the natural elements of our gardens. These artworks respond to the landscape, creating a dialogue between art and nature that enhances both the visual and emotional experience of the space.
PAINTINGS
Admire a selection of contemporary paintings from both renowned and emerging artists. Our collection showcases a variety of styles and techniques, reflecting the diverse and evolving nature of modern art.
CREATIVE SPACES
Enjoy personalized tours led by our knowledgeable curators, who will provide insights into the paintings on display. Learn about the artists' intentions, creative processes, and the stories behind their works.
EMMANUEL
NKURANGA
Emmanuel is a self-taught painter and a mixed-media expressionist. He is the founder and owner of Choose Kigali. Through his work, Nkuranga leads the country’s growing creative industry. After complet- ing a High Diploma in Computer Studies (bachelors equivalent) at the Kigali Institute for Science and Technology in 2009, Nkuranga found a passion for art.
When Nkuranga started his career in art in 2009, Rwandans didn’t consider art a serious economic pursuit. Nkuranga combined his strong business acumen with his artistic talent and took bold risks to ignite the contemporary art movement in Rwanda. These risks showed up not only on the canvas, but in envisioning how the power of art could propel Rwanda into the global creative world. Today, Nkuranga is largely credited for creating Rwanda’s thriving contemporary art industry.
Nkuranga has a deep rolodex of clients, and his work has been shown around the world, from Nike Graphic Studio in Portland, OR to the Charlie Dutton Gallery in the UK. He has been an artist in residence and guest lecturer in undergraduate and graduate courses at Michigan State University, University of Virginia, and Scranton University. He was featured painting with H.E. President Paul Kagame and journalist Peter Greenberg in the documentary The Royal Tour: Rwanda, aired on PBS.