The image of Benjamin Franklin that has come down through history, along with the image on the $100 bill; a bald man in a frock coat holding a kite string with a key attached has been reproduced in stone curving art form.
Families in Shona Stone Sculpture
The development of the Shona Sculpture movement can be credited to a large extent to families who taught and passed on the skill to each other. Fathers taught sons, brothers, taught sisters, uncles taught nephews and so the heritage was passed from generation to generation and became an integral part of the Shona Sculpture movement.
Cultural Differences in International Art Trade
One of the most challenging factors in international art trade are differences in culture and work ethics. In some cultures “facilitation fees” or bribes to be blunt are acceptable but in most they are unacceptable. In economics there is a theory called the Efficiency Greasing Hypothesis. This theory questions, offering the pros and cons of…
Chitungwiza, the Home of Arts
Located about 25km south of Harare, Chitungwiza is Zimbabwe’s largest urban high density suburb and is estimated to have a population of 1 Million people. Because of the lack of a vibrant formal industry in Chitungwiza and the general lack of formal employment in Zimbabwe, many residents resorted to careers in visual and performing arts.…
Art Sustaining Livelihoods in Zimbabwe
In a country where the 80% of the workforce is not formally employed, art is playing an important role in reducing the rate of unemployment in Zimbabwe.
The Sculpting of a Masterpiece Part 4
Having been quiet on this progressive article for some time, I decided I should visit Isaac Choloka to see how far he has gone with sculpting the artwork I am featuring in this blog. Choloka was saying he hasn’t done anything more on the stone sculpture because he is yet to get into the mood…
Nelson Rolihlahla Madiba Mandela priceless statue.
Americk Kambiri a Zimbabwean stone sculptor who is working with AVAC Arts has reproduced a Nelson Mandela sculpture that has captured eyes of many people, mainly due to the history and background of this iconic African leader who was also a human rights activists, and philanthropist. This art piece is made from hard green opal stone…
Avoid the risks and barriers associated with International Zimbabwean art trade
Art trade is a very lucrative business with vast growth and profitability potential in foreign markets. A high investment return is guaranteed if you are going to source art right, sale to the right people, at the right place and at the right price. International trade is characteristically costlier and riskier as compared to domestic…
Become a Virtual Curator
Earn extra income and make a positive difference in your local arts community. Register today with AVAC Arts to become a Virtual Curator for Artists working in your area. All you need to do is identify artists whom you want to represent, upload their works and blog periodically. Requirements for becoming a Virtual Curator: •…
Move to accommodate many other art forms.
AVAC Arts is now going a milestone to include many other art forms to merchandise they market and sell. This brilliant idea to accommodate other art forms came as a result of great demand from clients world over.
