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A feast for the eyes at local galleries
Tinashe Sibanda, The Standard (Zimbabwe)
May 29, 2011

http://www.thestandard.co.zw/entertainment/29936-a-feast-for-the-eyes-at-local-galleries.html

Zimbabwe has over the years become rich with talented visual artists who have managed to tell stories and emotions through their pieces, some of which have taken turns to grace gallery walls in various exhibitions locally and internationally. Among the popular local galleries are Gallery Delta and the National Gallery of Zimbabwe.

Gallery Delta is currently exhibiting works that include graphics, paintings and sculptures by over 26 local artists who include Virginia Chihota, Masimba Hwati, Rashid Jogee and Misheck Masamvu.

"This exhibition is titled Art Zimbabwe Today and so far it has been running very well and I think it is probably because it offers a variety of works," said Gallery Delta assistant director, Gina Maxim.

The National Gallery of Zimbabwe in partnership with Unesco and Hifa will until mid-June be presenting an exhibition titled Beyond Borders: Re-questioning Development and Challenges in Contemporary Art Practise in East and Southern Africa.

Gallery Communications Officer, Rutendo Mutadzapasi said the exhibition was curated by Raphael Chikukwa who sought to examine African borders in post-colonial Africa which have remained questionable with many African leaders talking about African Renaissance, Ubuntu and African Unity.

"The exhibition has works from artists such as Uhuru Kgope, Charles Bhebhe, Batsirai Muswe, Malangatana and Crycio Jorge," she said.

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