Beba
Beba Eighteh!
$50.00
Beba Eighteh! — a Portrait Format Beba series matatu that switches to English for 'eight'. The code-switching between Swahili and English reflects Nairobi's bilingual reality, where matatu names shift freely between languages. Dennis Muraguri's woodcut captures the confident lettering of this hybrid name. The Beba series documents not just a matatu family but the linguistic diversity of Nairobi. Beba Eighteh! sits alongside Swahili-numbered siblings, together forming a portrait of a city that speaks multiple languages in a single breath. This reproduction print appeals to linguists, cultural anthropologists, and anyone interested in the everyday poetry of Nairobi's multilingual streets. It adds intellectual depth to a matatu art collection.
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Beba Eighteh! — a Portrait Format Beba series matatu that switches to English for 'eight'. The code-switching between Swahili and English reflects Nairobi's bilingual reality, where matatu names shift freely between languages. Dennis Muraguri's woodcut captures the confident lettering of this hybrid name. The Beba series documents not just a matatu family but the linguistic diversity of Nairobi. Beba Eighteh! sits alongside Swahili-numbered siblings, together forming a portrait of a city that speaks multiple languages in a single breath. This reproduction print appeals to linguists, cultural anthropologists, and anyone interested in the everyday poetry of Nairobi's multilingual streets. It adds intellectual depth to a matatu art collection.
Product Details
- Size: A3 (42 × 29.7 cm)
- Material: Premium 200gsm matte art paper
- Shipping: Ships within 5 business days in protective tube
- Framing: Sold unframed — fits standard A3 frames
