Matumaini

Matumaini means “hope” in Swahili. It is a visual art exhibition with a goal to bring hope to a community with broken hearts, through creativity.
Addressing the subjects on identity, culture, healing and love, these artworks portray hope through a wide range of stories they tell.
Featuring artists from Tanzania and Burundi, a wide range of technique and skill have been used, in the efforts of accurately showcasing hope. Ranging from acrylic, charcoal, graphite, pastel, digital prints, fabric and thread.
The physical exhibition took place at Alliance Française Arusha, from March to April 2026.
Mabutu
Lantern
Blue Resolve
Re-Joyce
Quiet Strength
Ndoto
The Tree
African Pot Ladies
New Growth
NAITRE DIGNE (To be Born Dignified)
Scars to Your Beauty
Abstract Portrait
Becoming
Joy as Resistance
Tumaini la Asili
Forgiveness
HERITIER DU SOLEIL (Heir of the Sun)
Passion Flower
Carried Promise
Unbroken Spirit
Finding LOVE
LE VEUILLEUR SILENCIEUX (Silent Watchman)
Longhorn Skull
The Observer
Seed of Light
Freedom
TISSU DE REVE (Fabric of Dream)
Patterned Chair
The Witness
Dark to Light
"I am sorry"