Mau Mau Uprising as a modern and nationalist response to the unfairness and oppression of colonial domination (though such studies downplayed the specifically Kikuyu nature of the movement). There continues to be vigorous debate within Kenyan society and among the academic community within and without Kenya regarding the nature of Mau Mau and its aims, as well as the response to and effects of the uprising. Nevertheless, partly because as many Kikuyu fought against Mau Mau on the side of the colonial government as joined them in rebellion, the conflict is now often regarded in academic circles as an intra-Kikuyu civil war, a
Gallery Mau Mau an uprising. In formal, mainstream galleries, artists have their work taken away from them (and the viewer) -- displays are clinical and prices exorbitant -- but Mau Mau showcases affordable, underground art at street level. Now, even established dealers can be seen hanging around here. They also want to see what's contemporary, cutting edge and desirable"." Petra Mason "Poetry as art or art as poetry?" An exhibition of poetry manuscripts, Benita Munitz, Cape Times, "Display oozes an African vitality" – Vital Functions – Benita Munitz, Cape Times "Notty Spaces", Herman Wittenberg, M&G April 24–30, 1998 "Nailed to the Kras", Chris