The Makush Art Gallery in Addis Ababa shares space with its namesake Italian Restaurant located in a trendy Bole area, and it provides a venue for Ethiopian artists to display their talent. Since opening their doors in 2002, the gallery has accumulated a growing body of work that reflects a style that is unique in Africa. The gallery currently has over talented 70 artists and more than 650 paintings on display. The mission of the gallery is to promote Ethiopian culture and art, and to this end, it has participated in many exhibitions and art expos all over the world.