[...] In a short five year span, Rakeb Sile and Mesai Haileleul have grown their Ethiopian gallery, Addis Fine Art, into a powerhouse. In addition to leading the gallery scene in Addis Ababa, they have participated in every significant global art fair and have now opened a London outpost at Cromwell Place.
We spoke with her about running a bi-continental business, and artist Tizta Berhanu whose work is currently on view in their Addis Ababa location.[...]