Topic: Sculpture
Topic
Sylvester Mubayi
Sculptor
Sylvester was a venerated artist, one of the ‘first generation’ of Zimbabwean sculptors. His life and work was guided by Shona culture and beliefs, and as an elder he taught and advised the younger members of his community through metaphor and storytelling.
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Sylvester Mubayi at Venice Biennale 2017
We are delighted that senior sculptor Sylvester Mubayi was chosen to represent Zimbabwe at the 2017 Venice Biennale. Sylvester was one of four artists whose work filled the Zimbabwe Pavilion. Logistical and financial support came from the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. Sylvester Mubayi is the most famous living artist from the so-called ‘first-generation’ of Zimbabwe’s ‘Shona sculpture’ […]
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The Shona Sculpture Gallery opens in Harare
Guruve’s sister gallery, the Shona Sculpture Gallery, finally opened its gates to the public in March 2016 after three years of preparation. With a delightful sculpture garden and a Spanish-style verandah for smaller works, we are already getting great reviews on TripAdvisor. A much-needed positive development for the art movement and artists on the ground in Zimbabwe!
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