A vibrant art scene in Uganda mirrors African boom as more collectors show interest

KAMPALA, Uganda — Lilian Nabulime hasn’t forgotten the time in the 1990s when the Ugandan capital had just one commercial art gallery, a small space that emerging artists struggled to get into. Now, there are at least six in Kampala, including one whose curator recently exhibited the sculptor’s contrarian work. Nabulime’s show, which has attracted … Read more

Toy collectors turn hobby into an investment opportunity

Lau Tech Kheng of Past Time Collectable CNBC SINGAPORE — For Singapore-based Lau Tech Kheng, his love of toys has now spawned into a thriving business.  Lau started selling vintage figurines with his friends on Sundays in 2005 while working a full-time job as a technician. “For many of us born in the 1970s, we … Read more