Raphael Chikukwa has been appointed as the substantive Executive director of the National Art gallery of Zimbabwe replacing long serving Director Mrs Doreen Sibanda who retired earlier this year. Chikukwa previously served the National Gallery of Zimbabwe as its Chief Curator and Deputy Director for ten years. Speaking about the role, Mr Chikukwa said: I…
Chikukwa appointed National Gallery Executive Director
AVAC Arts on BBC, Inside Business Africa
Please make a date and check out the documentary about AVAC Arts on BBC, Inside Business Africa. AVAC Arts is a hub of Zimbabwean arts and the story explores their operations as a business in the Arts Industry. The BBC Inside Business Africa, program is on DStv channel 400, you can make a date and…
US embassy praises Zimbabwe film production, Shaina
By Munashe Makuwe THE US embassy in Harare has praised the Zimbabwean film production, Shaina funded from its coffers. The New movie delivers powerful health messages through a compelling story about young Zimbabweans. Through the success of the “Inside Story” and “Lucky Specials”, USAID Collaborates with High Profile Zimbabwean actors to deliver a unique coming-of-age…
Zimbabwe’s Art Industry Hit Hard Amid Covid-19
With flights across the world grounded and non-essential businesses shut amid COVID-19, Zimbabwe’s art industry which is highly dependent on tourists spending has been devastated. The COVID-19 pandemic stopped all tourist arrivals in Zimbabwe since the end of March when the Southern African country imposed a ban on nearly all incoming passenger flights. In the…
Detective Eddie Thawne (Rick Cosnett) of The CW’s The Flash is Zimbabwean
BY FREEMAN MAKOPA LOS ANGELES-BASED Zimbabwean actor Rick Cosnett has disclosed that his journey to become a Hollywood star did not come on a silver platter, but he travelled a difficult road. Cosnett is popularly known for his performance as Detective Eddie Thawne on The CW’s The Flash, and his role as Dr Wes Mayfield…
Types of Stones used by Zimbabwean Sculptors
Zimbabwean art is very unique to itself because of the styles and stone types used. In this article we try to describe the types of stones which are used by Zimbabwe stone sculptors. Some of the stone types are more commonly found and used such as Opal stone and Springstone. Some are still fairly new…
Culture Fund, EU unveil culture grants
BY PHILLIP CHIDAVAENZI THE Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust has called for project proposals from players in the arts and culture industry following funding by the European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe to the tune of ₧300 000 to strengthen the capacity of artists. Culture Fund projects officer Simbarashe Mudhokwani said the initiative, dubbed Creative Actions…
New Stone Sculptures Available Online 03 April 2020
Howdy! We hope that we find you well and safe during these challenging times that we all face. We are trying to keep you entertained by continuously uploading new artworks and articles for you to enjoy. We have uploaded over 148 new stone sculptures from over 32 stone sclptors working and living in Chitungwiza over…
COVID-19: Mokoomba in ‘wait-and-see’ mode
DECORATED local Afro-fusion band Mokoomba’s manager Marcus Gora yesterday said the global outbreak of the virulent coronavirus (COVID-19) is a litmus test for musicians as it has shown the importance of having savings and investments to hedge them on a rainy day. Gora said that the outbreak was such a huge blow and they were…
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