Colours and Motion

Art workshop with Maya Freelon Asante On the 19th of December, 2013, Maya Freelon Asante – award winning artist and daughter of jazz musician Nnenna Freelon – held a one-of-a-kind art workshop in Morija, Lesotho. The workshop took place at Linotšing art studio, adjacent to Maeder House – one of the oldest recorded buildings in LesothoContinue reading “Colours and Motion”

Rea qapa – We create

By Lineo Segoete Originally posted on Morija.co.ls Friday October 25 marked a ground-breaking development for the Morija Arts Centre when the Germond Art Library was added to its assemblage in an official launch held in the Morija Printing Works canteen. The Art Centre through Linotšing Studios and Maeder House Gallery, has grown steadily since 2011 when itContinue reading “Rea qapa – We create”

Creative dialogues: engaging with Lesotho’s diaspora

Originally posted on Morija.co.ls By Leila Hall “For the younger generation of the Basotho diaspora, especially, I hope that the Conversations provide the inspiration to do more… I hope that this is an example of what can be done.” Maeder House – one of the oldest recorded buildings in Lesotho – stands quietly and unobtrusively next toContinue reading “Creative dialogues: engaging with Lesotho’s diaspora”

Visual Activism

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” -Martin Luther King Jr I recently met Franco at a cultural event in Raleigh, North Carolina (USA). Inspired by the artwork and the message it portrays I wanted to feature him on our website, and hope that we can doContinue reading “Visual Activism”

The Forgotten Kingdom trailer

The trailer for the film The Forgotten Kingdom, which was filmed in Lesotho and South Africa in 2011 has been released! The film has already played at a few U.S. based film festivals this year is gaining praise and awards. Here is a review from Orlando Weekly: THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM ★★★★★ There’s an authenticity growlingContinue reading “The Forgotten Kingdom trailer”