Post-colonial Canons of taste and value in Zimbabwean Art

BY DR. TONY MONDA In Africa, prior to colonialism, the creation of art, artefacts and various cultural paraphernalia were holistic in their values and were created for the greater benefit…

Albert Mamvura’s modernist Zimbabwean mythology in stone

By Dr Tony Monda CELEBRITIES, royalty and world leaders have received gifts of contemporary Zimbabwean sculpture from our Government soon after our independence in 1980. Many have commented on its…

GEDION NYANHONGO –ROMANCING THE STONE IN AMERICA

BY DR. TONY M. MONDA Beyond race, creed or colour, man’s emotions and gestures have been the subject of great art, photography, film, paintings and sculpture.  Stone sculptor Gedion Nyanhongo…

Masimba Hwati lands Radio Art Residency Weimar

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Sculptor, sound and performing artist — Masimba Hwati — has landed a three-month Radio Art Residency Weimar residency for his project titled ‘Wairesi: Wartime radio meets Harare…

Nehanda Sculpture: When art is medium of justice

By Leroy Dzenga On Nehanda, colonialism and the power of memory My understanding of art is that it immortalises. The old image of Mbuya Nehanda’s vessel depicts an old woman…