Visual Arts
New Portraits Celebrate 50 Prominent Zimbabweans
When you take time to think of Zimbabweans who have had the most impact on the lives of local people, who is the first individual that comes to mind?
When you take time to think of Zimbabweans who have had the most impact on the lives of local people, who is the first individual that comes to mind?
Zimbabwean artist Kudzanai Chiurai is among an elite group of artists whose work will be auctioned at the end of this month to support the Wits Art Museum in Johannesburg.
Do you remember your grandmother’s kitchen kumusha? Did you ever pay attention to its individuality and to the amount of detail that went into constructing and decorating it? A new exhibition that opened last week at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe does just that.
How do Zimbabwean artists born after independence interpret the country’s 35 year journey? An exhibition titled “Born Free: A whole New Mind”, featuring work by such artists is currently running at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and shows the mixed and contrasting views of these young people.
Imagine a time when Zimbabwean superheroes fly across the skies of Harare, Bulawayo and other far flung locations that need fighters of evil with extra-ordinary powers. That day has come.
Slowly but surely, the culture of honouring people whilst they are still alive is becoming the norm in certain sections of the Zimbabwean society. Artists such as Oliver Mtukudzi have received honorary degrees as people appreciate their work and its impact on society as opposed to get a building named after them when they have passed on.
The National arts Council of Zimbabwe has joined the nation and the rest of the arts fraternity in mourning the death of legendary sculptor, Amali Malola who died on Sunday March 8.
Masimba Hwati, Chikonzero Chazunguza and Gareth Nyandoro will represent the Zimbabwe at the 56th edition of the Venice Biennale.
Womanhood/humai is a complex and diverse issue that goes beyond anatomy. In the harsh economic climate that we now live in, women have been relegated to the voiceless zone, unable to speak and unable to tell their stories.
Gallery Delta is glowing with works from upcoming artists who are showcasing their work under the annual young artist's exhibition.