African Sculptures from Zimbabwe at Atlanta International Airport
UK: Zimbabwean artwork on display at Newby Hall
UK: ZIMBABWEAN creativity has found a home in a new exhibition at an historic North Yorkshire hall. Newby Hall, near Ripon, is displaying an extensive collection Zimbabwean Shona sculpture. The collection has been curated by Orlando Compton, whose family owns Newby Hall, together with travelling Zimbabwean sculptors Chenjerai Chiripanyanga, Dudzai Mushawepwere and Matthew Nakhawale who…
Zimbabwea Sculptors celebrate Art through the 2017 BROCK Awards
BY SIMBARASHE RUSSEL SIYAKURIMA Great exuberance and zeal was kindled amongst Zimbabwean sculptors nation-wide by the ‘2017 BROCK AWARD’ hosted by Artistic Africa in conjunction with and at the Chitungwiza Arts Centre from the 8th to the 15th of December 2017. For the very first time, such an auspicious occasion was hosted in Zimbabwe, rallying behind the theme,…
New Stone Sculptures by Andamiyo Chihota and Tawanda Mashaya
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Swedish embassy donates $1.35m to the Zimbabwe arts sector
The government of Sweden through its embassy in Zimbabwe has pledged to donate $1.35m via the Culture Fund. The Culture Fund is a local NGO that promotes the development of the arts. Its mandate is also to reduce gender violence, combat child marriage and promote environmental awareness. The Scandinavian nation entered into agreement with the…
Nyaude Exposes Social Ills Through Art
Talented visual artist Gresham Nyaude said he is ready to excel and change the face of the local arts industry through his works. The 29-year-old artist said he draws his inspiration from day to day activities that take place in Mbare where he resides and surrounding areas. “I am a person who grew up in…
Budding writers cry foul over economic crisis, isolation
LOCAL budding writers have blamed the economic crisis in the country and the shrinking book market, combined with Zimbabwe’s international isolation for the compromised quality of work on the market. Speaking at the just-ended Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF), the new generation of writers said the state of the economy is forcing them to split…
Pamuzinda doing wonders in Europe
MARIMBA outfit, Pamuzinda Traditional Music Ensemble from Highfield in Harare, is doing wonders during their European tour, which kicked off in May with the 14th edition of the Afrika Festival in Birkenried, Germany. The tour is an annual European jamboree, which the group has embarked on since 1998. The eight-member group comprising four members based in…
Dominic Benhura Honours President Kaunda With Sculpture
Renowned sculptor Dominic Benhura recently presented former Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda with a stone sculpture in honour of his 93rd birthday. The founding father of the Republic of Zambia turned 93 on April 28 and was given the sculpture of a hand holding a white handkerchief, his trademark symbol for peace. Benhura combined black spring-stone…
Dominic Benhura’s Mugabe statue finds no love
By Robert Mukondiwa The jury has been out on the stone sculpture carved by renowned stone art mason Dominic Benhura and quite frankly, they haven’t demanded too much time to deliberate.
Looking for an investment? African art is hotter than gold
(CNN)Amid strong demand and skyrocketing prices, contemporary African art is increasingly attracting the attention of investors worldwide. While that might irk the purest at heart among some art collectors, it is a testament to the growing interest that African artists have spurred on the international markets.
Artwork of the Week: Telling Secrets By Ndandarika Joseph
This sculpture speaks on true friendship by means of the sub rosa element which its name implies. Although somewhat malevolent, the sculpture is expressive of confidentiality, reliability and trust. The convention of trust is a human necessity that is synonymous with association, affiliation and amicability; virtues that are well definitive of friendship. All things being…
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Gallery embarks on artist portfolio review
This June, the National Gallery of Zimbabwe will facilitate a portfolio review exercise for 20 practicing visual artists. The review is meant to augment best practise by expanding the selection of artists for the organization’s exhibitions in future. Aside from this factor the exercise is meant to bring in fresh perspectives. Artists are recommended to…
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Efficient Paypal alternative(s) required for Zimbabwe and Africa to benefit from ecommerce transactions
As the Zimbabwean economy continues on a downward spiral, conducting business in the country has not been getting any easier. There is high unemployment in the country, the cost of conducting business is high and there is low liquidity within the financial sector. The Central bank’s capacity to influence money supply is very limited since it cannot print money…
My first month in stone sculpting (An overview of stone sculpturing in Zimbabwe)
If someone is to ask me what I think of stone sculptures from Zimbabwe, I would say “Educative, inspiring, amazing and creative”, all wrapped up in one place. I would like to think it all started in the stone-age era and unknown to the founders of stone carving, the art form has grown and continued…
My introduction to stone sculpting in Zimbabwe
Whenever someone said art, the first thing that came to my mind was a pencil, a paper , paint and brushes. Thanks to my brother Taurai Matereke from the Chitungwiza Arts Center, I was introduced to the art of stone sculpting done using our own natural stones. Stone sculptures are just amazing to say the…
Zimbabwean Bank Service Fees hindering money supply within the formal banking economy
I remember my first bank account was a Kiddy Bank account with the then Zimbank. This was around 1992 when I was still in Primary school. My father helped me to open the account on my birthday because he wanted me to learn early how to save and manage money. Eventually I forgot about it as…