Acaye Kerunen

Acaye Kerunen Elizabeth is a Ugandan writer, poet, actress, performance artist, installation artist, and art activist. She is the founding director of KEBU forum.

Acaye has participated in various curatorial fellowships which were supported by Afriart Gallery, Makerere University in Kampala; 32 Degrees East, Newcastle University and United Kingdom.

Acaye has written for Full woman magazine that is published by Daily monitor. an interactive womblike structure that was made from bark cloth was installed by Acaye at the Nyege Nyege Ugandan culture and music festival. In 2022 in October, Acaye exhibited at the Frieze London 2022. In 2023, Acaye held her solo exhibition in Los Angeles.

Awards, recognitions and publications In June 2012, Vogue Italia Magazine featured her as one of the social african activists. In 2022, Acaye was recognised with a special mention award at the 59th International Art Exhibition of Biennale di Venezia for her use of materials such as raffia, banana fiber, reeds and also her illustration of sustainability as a practice and not just a policy or concept.