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When the Cheuka Harare Art Fair (CHAF) returns this November, visitors can expect more than an exhibition of contemporary art.

Why CHAF 26 Is Putting Artist-Run Spaces at the Centre of Africa’s Art Conversation

When the Cheuka Harare Art Fair (CHAF) returns for its second edition this November, visitors can expect more than an exhibition of contemporary art. The...
Zimbabwe's contemporary art sector is set for another showcase as organisers prepare to launch the 2026 edition of the Cheuka Harare Art Fair.

Cheuka Harare Art Fair Returns for 2026 Following Award-Winning Debut

Zimbabwe's contemporary art sector is set for another major showcase as organisers prepare to launch the 2026 edition of the Cheuka Harare Art Fair (CHAF),...
The modern Shona sculpture movement, as we understand it today, emerged in the late 1950s and by the 1970s, it was internationally celebrated.

The History of Shona Sculpture: Zimbabwe’s Global Art Form

There is a moment that art historians return to often when discussing the emergence of Shona sculpture. It was 1987, and Newsweek Magazine, reviewing a...

Zimbabwe officially launched the 2026 National Culture Month, bringing together thousands of people from across the country in one big showcase.

National Culture Month Launch Turns Barbourfields Into a Celebration of Zimbabwean Identity

Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo came alive with song, dance, poetry and traditional pageantry on Thursday as Zimbabwe officially launched the 2026 National Culture Month celebrations,...
First Floor Gallery Harare (FFGH), one of Zimbabwe’s leading contemporary art spaces, has announced an ambitious 2026 Art Programme.

First Floor Gallery Harare Unveils 2026 Art Programme

First Floor Gallery Harare (FFGH), one of Zimbabwe’s leading contemporary art spaces, has announced an ambitious 2026 Art Programme, marking its 16th year at the...

Dominic Benhura is charting a new chapter in an already storied career — this time with a strategic focus on Asia, and China in particular.

Dominic Benhura sets sights on China as Zimbabwean sculpture finds new global audiences

Nearly five decades after first carving stone in Harare, Dominic Benhura is charting a new chapter in an already storied career — this time with...

The Creative State will feature new works by Zimbabwean portrait artist Costa Juta, paired with dishes created by celebrity De Ankarra Chef.

The Creative State: Costa Juta and De Ankarra Chef fuse art and cuisine

The Creative State An immersive art exhibition bringing together painting, sculpture and contemporary African cuisine is set to open in Harare, offering visitors what organisers...

National Gallery of Zimbabwe Gets $500 000 Grant from the Mellon Foundation which is meant to revamp the gallery's infrastructure.

National Gallery of Zimbabwe Gets $500 000 Grant

National Gallery of Zimbabwe Gets $500 000 Grant The National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) has received a substantial grant of $500 000 from the Mellon...

Zimbabwean artists showcase their work at Southern Guild Los Angeles, with exhibitions that will run from November 21 to February 1.

Zimbabwean Artists Showcase Their Work At Southern Guild Los Angeles

Zimbabwean artists showcase their work at Southern Guild Los Angeles… Southern Guild Los Angeles will open its doors to a vibrant celebration of Zimbabwean artistry...

Zimbabweans urged to invest in local art to boost the nation's creative sector and ensure it thrives on both local and global stages.

Zimbabweans Urged to Invest in Local Art

Zimbabweans Urged to Invest in Local Art The National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) executive director Raphael Chikukwa has urged Zimbabweans to invest in local art...

Admire Kamudzengerere's Solo Exhibition at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe focusing on inheritance is set to open to the public on September 27.

Admire Kamudzengerere’s Solo Exhibition at the National Gallery

Admire Kamudzengerere is set to launch his second solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare this September....
The Southern African Art Exhibition is set to be open to the public soon at the National Art Gallery in Harare.

Southern African Art Exhibition: Celebrating the region’s creativity

Southern African Art Exhibition A major art exhibition celebrating Southern African creativity is set to be open to the public soon at the National Gallery...