Monday, February 2, 2026

Addis concludes another art exhibition

Addis Ababa has hosted another warm art exhibition showcased by Leikun Nahusennay and his art students Giulia Stirpe, Yanet Yemane and Giada Piemonti since January 17th, 2019 through the end of last week. The art exhibition which was named Gygle’s, was hosted in the Italian Cultural Institute.
Leikun is a well-known artist born in Addis Ababa in 1982. While primarily identifying himself as a self-taught artist, he nonetheless completed his art degrees from the Ale School of Fine Arts (2006) and Teferi Mekonnen School (2011). His multidiscipline practice is based in Addis Ababa, where he works from the Nas Gedame Studio. He is also a member of the Netsa Art Village and contributes to the growing Ethiopian art scene.
His work has been displayed at numerous exhibitions, including Addis Calling Group Show, Addis Fine Art, Draw Me A Castle, Alliance Ethio-Française and The Fine Line Between, Lela Gallery.

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