Governance First: Why Sanyatwe Focused More on Ethics Than Art

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Harare – While international exhibitions and cultural diplomacy dominated headlines from the inaugural meeting of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe Board, a closer reading of Minister Anselem…

Is Zimbabwe’s Art Sector Entering a Golden Era?

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Harare – With Zimbabwe set to host a historic global museum conference and mount another showcase at the Venice Biennale in 2026, questions are emerging as to…

Art as Diplomacy: Zim Deploys Culture to Strengthen Global Ties

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Harare – Zimbabwe is increasingly leveraging arts and culture as instruments of diplomacy, with two major international engagements in 2026 set to elevate the country’s global cultural…

Zim to Host Global Modern Art Conference in Historic First for Africa

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Harare – Zimbabwe will host the 58th Annual Conference of the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art (CIMAM) in 2026, marking the first time…