04 — CULTURE & ARTISTS ETHICAL REPRESENTATION
The makers,
credited.
Every artist and object Kenya House shows or sells is documented with consent, attribution and cultural context before it reaches a Romanian or European audience.
What the centre carries
REMIT — i–iv i Exhibitions & performances Kenyan visual art, music and performance shown to Romanian and wider European audiences. ii Language & cultural education Workshops and courses bringing Kenyan language and heritage into the classroom and the centre alike. iii Art, music & literature collaborations Joint projects between Kenyan and Romanian creators across disciplines. iv Opportunities for women artisans & small businesses Market access and sustainable income for Kenyan makers, channelled through ethical trade.
Record standard
Each object is recorded with title, artist or community of origin, medium, dimensions, provenance, condition, value and usage rights — before transfer, exhibition or sale.
Ethical trade, on the record
REPRESENTATIONNothing is imported or sold informally. Representation runs on agreements, not handshakes.
Artist agreements & revenue shares Written terms stating what the maker receives and what the house retains.
Provenance & authenticity Documented origin and, where appropriate, certificates for buyers.
Customs & transport responsibility Clear allocation of duties, shipping and who carries unsold stock.
FOR ARTISTS & MAKERS