Atang Arnold

Botswana

Project: The Space Botswana

Pronouns: She/Her

The Space Botswana operates as a platform offering a creative hub and gallery, providing artists a space to showcase their creations. Their approach emphasizes inclusivity and intersectionality, centering on themes like mental health, educational exchange and the freedom of expression within various communities. The Space Botswana works to foster economic opportunities and diverse viewpoints by utilizing art as a solution to real-life challenges and promoting sustainable decision-making. Additionally, the Upcycle Project of The Space Botswana is geared towards minimizing solid waste in Botswana by creatively repurposing materials to produce homeware and by providing public environmental education.

Check out The Space Botswana’s work here: Instagram

“We are not creating a new product, but rather making it innovative and long-lasting while educating the people and communities at the same time.”
Evan Wei-Haas