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Art Walk Dupont: Bondumani and Patrick Smith Feature FAQ
Two acclaimed realist painters, Bondumani and Patrick Smith, showcased their work at the Dupont Circle Art Walk in partnership with Youth for Human Rights International, using art to promote human rights awareness.
The event was the First Friday: Art Walk Dupont Circle, featuring a dual exhibition by artists Bondumani and Patrick Smith at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office, in partnership with Youth for Human Rights International.
The featured artists are Bondumani (Sahr Songu Mbriwa), a Sierra Leonean hyperrealist painter, and Patrick Smith, an award-winning realist portrait painter focused on human and civil rights.
The exhibition highlighted art's power to transcend cultural divides and unite communities under a shared humanitarian vision, while promoting the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The event took place in Washington, DC, on July 9, 2026, at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office during the Dupont Circle Art Walk.
Bondumani is a hyperrealist painter from Freetown, Sierra Leone. While in the US, he seeks support for the arts in Sierra Leone, hoping to offer free tuition at his Bondumani Art school for underprivileged youth.
Patrick Smith creates rapidly executed, humanistic paintings featuring civil rights leaders and everyday people. He was named Youth for Human Rights DC Artist of the Year 2025.
Free educational tools and videos covering the 30 human rights from the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights were available.
Yes, on August 7, 2026, Patrick Smith will hold a one-man show at the Art Walk, including a painting demonstration.
More information is available at https://www.bondumani.com/art/#story.
YHRI is a nonprofit that educates youth about human rights, focusing on the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, through art exhibitions, concerts, and community events.