Nucleo de Arte

I spent Sunday afternoon walking the beach with new friends and enjoying some good food and cafe. In the evening I visited the Nucleo de Arte. This art studio features 'Arms into Art'. After the civil war ended in 1992 there was a movement to collect and disarm weapons and remove landmines. Concurrently 'Arms into Art' was launched to create art sculptures from weapons. There are many very interesting pieces including an arm chair I would love to take home with me. Unfortunatley I may have some trouble explaining the multiple AK-47 machine guns being used as legs for the chair.

In the night the art studio turns into a mecca for artists and live bands. All the artists differentiate themselves from other Mocambiqueans with eclectic fashion styles. I met one artist (Alex) who has many sculptures being featured in the art studio. For more information check out (http://www.africaserver.nl/nucleo/eng/index.html).
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On Monday afternoon I finally moved into my flat. Great place. Large three bedroom place and I have my own bedroom. My roommate has been in Mocambique for two years so I had no problems finding the local grocery store. Downside is that there is no laundry machine, if they think I am going to wash clothes by hand, they are crazy!