Tributaries – Contemporary Zimbabwean Narratives is a group exhibition of contemporary Zimbabwean visual artists at the Barnard Gallery in collaboration with artHARARE.
Represented in this exhibition are a generation of contemporary artists who speak most vocally and accurately about their country – its people, challenges, hopes and dreams. Collectively their works span diverse media including, but not limited to painting, printmaking, mixed media and sacking cloth tapestries. These artists possess a clear commitment to their practices and identify with the narrative that is Zimbabwe, exploring sociopolitical notions relating to identity, belonging, memory and geography in a post-colonial African context. With 18 April being Zimbabwe Day, Tributaries is an opportunity to celebrate their artistic prowess and commitment to their homeland.
Artists include Richard Mudariki, Wilfred Timire, Franklyn Dzingai, Tega Tafadzwa and Dan Halter.
The exhibition is co-curated by Alastair Whitton, Barnard’s Art Director and Richard Mudariki, founder of artHARARE, a pre-eminent platform to experience contemporary art from Zimbabwe. Established in 2020, artHARARE is engaged in contemporary dialogue and the promotion of the visual art and artists from Zimbabwe and its diaspora.
WHAT: Tributaries – Contemporary Zimbabwean Narratives
WHERE: Barnard Gallery, 55 Main Street, Newlands, Cape Town 7700
WHEN: 18 April – 23 May 2023
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ARTWORK: Richard Maduriki, The Return, 2023, Acrylic on Canvas. NOTE: cover image on 2023 Art Craft + Museum Map is by Richard Mudariki.
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