Artwork of the Week

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Week 15 of 2017

Via Dolorosa by Craig Robert

The artwork Via Dolorosa depicts a street within the Old city of Jerusalem that is believed to be the path that Jesus walked on his way to crucifixion.

Week 14 of 2017

Cyclist by Kinsley Sambo
The artwork Cyclist depicts two figures who are riding bicycles along a path as the title suggests. Cycling is a common mode of transport, recreation, exercise or sport . It is mainly an aerobic activity,

week 12 of 2017

week 12 Happy Woman by Coleen Madamombe
A sturdy female figure stands with her hand pressed on her waist. She wears an elated expression on her face suggesting a great deal of confidence, an affirmative sense of identity and pride in herself.

Week 10 of 2017

GIVE US BOOKS NOT HUSBANDS BY ANNIE MPALUME

The artwork GIVE US BOOKS NOT HUSBANDS advocates for equal access to education for the girl child. It interrogates the scourge of child marriages which affects

Week 9 of 2017

Proud Lady by Amali Malola
Proud Lady portrays a lady who clearly seems proud of herself over a certain act of achievement or as a result of having self-respect or self-esteem. Her posture attests to the pride that she has in herself.

Week 8 of 2017

Ambuya Telling Stories By Lazarus Takawira
The artwork Ambuya Telling Stories depicts a woman with three little children close to her,

Week 7 of 2017

Mavambo By Portia Zvavahera.

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, our artwork of the week is by Portia Zvavahera 'Mavambo'. Mavambo depicts a newlywed couple posing for a snap shot,

Week 6 of 2017

Woman of the Society By Tapfuma Gutsa
Woman of the Society is a portrayal of a modern strong and confident woman. It is a striking example of the capacity of Tapfuma Gutsa to manipulate any medium to create arresting forms.

Week 5 of 2017

Muonera Pamwe by Happiness Kamudzengerere.

The artwork Muonera Pamwe depicts the upper body of a boy and a girl with their heads joined sharing one eye in the centre.

Week 4 of 2017

Sunrise with a Mermaid by Voti Thebe

Thebe's artwork depicts the beauty of a sunrise in the early morning. As a source of all light and cosmic power, the brightness of the sun illuminates the planet, making life possible.

Week 3 of 2017

Father’s bull By Victor Nyakauru
Fathers Bull interrogates the long standing African tradition of the passing on of a bull from one generation to another which will protect the family and be used for traditional

Week 2 of 2017

Generations By Tendai Mutasa.
Mutasa's artwork depicts different generations seemingly from the same family. Although the individuals

Week 1 of 2017

AFRICAN GROWTH BY EDUARDO VILLA
This year, the National Gallery of Zimbabwe turns 60, celebrating this momentous occasion under the theme Brilliant. Shining. Forever!
Villa's work is representative of an idea that was first set in motion over eight decades ago; the establishment of a Museum of Art in Africa. Such was the beginning of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe's journey. African Growth, as self

Artwork of the Week 51

UNITY MAKES POWER BY CHRISPEN RICE
Rice speaks of the dynamic relationship between unity and power. Unity is the key to success in any given situation in life. Strength, practically speaking, underlies unity, and whenever people act in unison with one another their strength increases a thousand-fold.

Artwork of Week 50

INYANGA BY ROBERT PAUL

Paul depicts Mount Nyangani located in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. The mountain is the highest mountain in Zimbabwe. Surrounded by many mysteries the Nyangani is one of many tourist attraction sites in Zimbabwe boasting a diverse flora and fauna.

Artwork of Week 49

WHEAT BY HELEN LIEROS
The artwork Wheat depicts a wheat field as its name suggests. Wheat is one of many important soil produces all around the globe. Soil is an essential resource and a vital part of the natural environment from which most of the global food is produced including wheat and other

Artwork of Week 48

WAR VICTIM BY Joseph Muzondo.
Conflicts and wars haunt us long after they have been fought. Disability is one of the repercussions suffered by those left behind, be it

Artwork of Week 47

Hear No Evil by Mercy Moyo
The artwork Hear No Evil depicts a group of women who seem to be gossiping about a woman who is standing alone and looking very sad.

Artwork of the Week 46

JOY BY DOMINIC BENHURA
The artwork Joy depicts three children dancing together joyfully. The artwork opens a huge spectrum on ideals of developing values of togetherness as well as tolerance at a young age. This is because children interact with people of different ethnicities, religions, and cultures at schools and playgrounds, which makes it

Artwork of the Week 44

Demolition By Joan Evans

The image is an abstract depiction of a demolished place. A demolished place is a place that is completely destroyed with torn down buildings and structures.