by Richard Mudariki Dr Bongani Ndhlovu, Acting CEO of Iziko Museums of South Africa, formally handed over the Zimbabwe Bird and ancestral remains to Dr Paul Mupira of the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe. At Groote Schuur in 2014 For me, this is especially meaningful. I wrote and advocated for the return of the Zimbabwe Bird in an article in 2014, and I remember visiting Groote Schuur to see the bird in person. To witness its return today is both deeply satisfying a

by artweb Zimbabwe stands proud in Turin (image: supplied) At the 57th CIMAM Annual Conference in Turin, an important milestone was reached for Zimbabwe and the wider African museum community. Raphael Chikukwa, the Executive Director of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare, has been elected to the CIMAM Board for the 2026–28 term - positioning him at the forefront of global museum leadership and strengthening Zimbabwe’s voice within one of the most influential internati

by Richard Mudariki We Are Closed: Image from the Irma Stern Museum website I have been following the closure of the Irma Stern Museum in Cape Town with a growing sense of unease. The official statement promises “new life” for the collection and the home, but the public reaction - from shock to suspicion - tells a deeper story about trust, transparency, and the fragility of cultural stewardship in South Africa. Media reports have captured this moment well. The Weekend Argus b

by Richard Mudariki Crime scene at the Musee Du Lourve (Image: Belga News Agency) When I first heard of the brazen theft at the Louvre, the daylight break-in at the gallery housing France’s crown jewels, it struck me not simply as a spectacular “art theft” but as an act of cultural terrorism. On 19 October 2025, thieves disguised as construction workers used scaffolding to access the Galerie d’Apollon, smashed the glass cases, and stole eight priceless pieces - including jewe

by artweb From left (down line): Agustín Pérez Rubio, Independent Curator; Mercedes Vilardell, Chair of Tate’s African Acquisitions...

by artWeb On June 22, 2025, U.S. forces launched coordinated strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan,...

by Richard Mudariki Museum of Louvre, Paris The Louvre Museum in Paris, the world's most visited and one of the most iconic cultural...

by artweb Louvre Abu Dhabi (Photo: Canva) The African Museums Today & Tomorrow symposium opens today at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, marking a...

by artweb The 2024 Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, known as Dak’Art, opened in Senegal with a powerful examination of the...

by Richard Mudariki For many of us, family treasures like childhood photos, letters, and certificates connect us to significant moments...

by Editor As August dawns in Zimbabwe, the nation prepares to celebrate Heroes Day, a pivotal event in the country’s calendar. This day,...