by artweb Installation shot of exhibition of Portia Zvavahera's latest exhibition (image from David Zwirner website) Yesterday, Los Angeles witnessed the opening of Portia Zvavahera’s latest exhibition, Zvibereko zvemweya wangu , at David Zwirner’s Western Avenue space. For those who have followed Zvavahera’s meteoric rise over the past decade, this exhibition confirms what many already know: she is one of the most singular, emotionally attuned, and spiritually resonant paint

by Richard Mudariki African richest man Aliko Dangote gifts Zimbabwean President a painting by Nigerian artist Akeem Adeleke at a $1 billion investment deal at State House in Harare, 12 Nov 2025 (image: Ministry of Information X (Twitter) post*) At the landmark signing ceremony between the Government of Zimbabwe and the Dangote Group - led by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote - I was struck by an unexpected cultural gesture that stood out amid the billion-dollar investment

by artweb Image: South African Department of Sports, Arts and Culture Instagram Post. As countries around the world announce their participation in the 61st edition of La Biennale di Venezia, the recent statement from South Africa’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) confirming the nation’s participation in the Venice Biennale Arte 2026 marks a significant shift in how one of its most prominent cultural showcases will be governed and delivered. Traditionally, natio

By Richard Mudariki A work by Zimbabwean visual artist Mostaff Muchawaya titled Abstract Landscape with Figure (2021) forms part of a prestigious private collection of over 3000 artworks in Cape Town (photo: R. Mudariki) When philanthropist and business leader Tsitsi Masiyiwa recently expressed her pride in Zimbabwe’s artistic talent and creative potential on Linkedin , her words resonated deeply with me. As an artist and cultural producer who has dedicated my life to buildin

by artweb Zimbabwe has announced the five artists who will represent the nation at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale...

By Mazwi Dzapasi Johannesburg in late August and early September always seems to pulse with a creative energy that spreads far beyond the...

by artweb Kudzanai-Violet Hwami (2025) Containing Multitudes (image courtesy of Victoria Miro IG) Kudzanai-Violet Hwami, one of the most...

Photographer Calvin Dondo (Photo: Zim In Venice) The world of African photography mourns the loss of Calvin Dondo, a pioneering artist,...

by artweb Zimbabwean artist Richard Mudariki with Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama in London (image courtesy of artHARARE) The Government...

Richard Mudariki, 2008, The Cheque That Could not Clear In 2008, the world’s financial systems teetered on the edge of collapse. Lehman...

by artweb Sherman Baloyi In a stirring celebration of Zimbabwean creativity, multidisciplinary artist and designer Sherman Baloyi is set...

by artweb ICA Boston (image from ICA Boston website - Chuck Choi) The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) will host "Hidden Battles /...

by Richard Mudariki Richard Mudariki, At the Art Fair, oil on canvas After more than thirty years in the art world, I was not surprised...

Audience at the screening launch of the documentary at British Council in Harare A powerful moment for Zimbabwean contemporary art...

by artweb When celebrated Zimbabwean artist and musician Jah Prayzah announced the cancellation of his U.S.A shows in Washington D.C. and...

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 artWeb Artworld Passport exhibition (image - supplied) As the inaugural Africa Basel fair takes place in Switzerland from 18 to 22...

by artweb DanHalter, Zimbabwe(red),2016 Hand-woven archival ink-jet prints, 80x120cm. (image courtesy of OSART Gallery, Milan) As the...

By artWeb | 14 June 2025 Richard Mudariki (2024), HONDO (War).Oil on canvas356 x 120cm ( all five panels) Images courtesy of artHARARE...