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 of Zimbabwe.
Originally scheduled to coincide with the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, the launch event has been moved to a later date.
The exhibition features a captivating display of fine artworks and ethnographical objects.
Southern African Art Exhibition: A Cultural Panorama
Titled Southern African Art: A Cultural Panorama, the showcase draws from the gallery’s permanent collection and offers visitors a visual journey through centuries of creativity from the Southern Africa region.
The exhibition features works from some of the bloc’s most renowned artists, including Zambia’s Henry Tayali, Zimbabwe’s Nicholas Mukomberanwa, Madagascar’s Pierrot Men, and Tanzania’s R.H. Bushiry.
It also includes ethnographical objects of cultural significance from nations such as Eswatini, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Lesotho, Botswana, and Namibia.
This collection of fine art and cultural artifacts has been carefully curated to encapsulate the diversity and artistic heritage of the region.
Had it not been delayed, the timing of the exhibition was significant as the recently held SADC Summit was running under the theme, “Promoting Innovation to Unlock Opportunities for Sustained Economic Growth and Development towards an Industrialised SADC.”
The exhibition’s goal aligns closely with this theme, reflecting on the ways in which art and culture can contribute to economic growth and innovation.
It explores how creativity can unlock new opportunities for development, helping to build a more industrialized and economically robust region.
This exhibition offers a timely reminder of Southern Africa’s rich cultural history and the potential for its artistic contributions to play a role in the region’s future development.
The artworks and objects on display provide not only a glimpse into the past but also a reflection on how the region’s creativity can inspire progress in the present.
The Southern African Art exhibition is a celebration of the region’s artistic legacy, offering insight into the soul of Southern Africa while highlighting its role in the broader global conversation on innovation, growth, and development.
Andrew Moyo is a veteran entertainment journalist with over a decade of experience. He has worked for some of the biggest publications in Zimbabwe including The Sunday Mail.
