THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ZIMBABWE
SCULPTURE GARDEN

The National Gallery of Zimbabwe's sculpture garden boasts of some chosen few pieces which state it loud and clear, to the passer-by .  It is a positive medium that expresses the positive aspects of Zimbabwe. This year’s theme is a significant one for Zimbabwe- ‘Hope’;

Standing behind and in front of the National Gallery building, awning beside the ZIBF and landlocked by the Harare Gardens and Julius Nyerere way, the sculptures depict a touch of peculiarity on the part of their creators.

These elegant pieces, which are displayed in the sculpture garden, were intelligently intermingled with the beauty of nature. It is easy to linger on, having a breath of fresh air, while enjoying the peaceful scene, sheltered in the nostalgic Gazebos in the garden.

Some of these representative sculptures, which form part of the Gallery's Permanent Collection, have been acquired since as early as 1956 when the gallery was officially opened to the public.

The sc ulpture garden gives one a moment of self-revitalization, reflection and provides an opportunity for 'minding' as they breathe back life and hope to you. These pieces also remind us that we should live in harmony with nature.

Some of the works on display came from artistic icons like Lazarus Takawira, Bernard Matemera, Crispen Matekenya, Wonder Luke, Amon Mwareka, Taylor Nkomo, Joram Mariga, Josiah Manzi and Thomas Mukarobgwa, among others.

This sculpture garden, together with the symbolic pieces on display fulfill the notion that 'Art, like religion, should be a school of self-transcendence, expanding individual awareness into cosmic awareness'

So there you are. Why not give it a try and tour the National Gallery of Zimbabwe's Sculpture Garden and view some of the rare artistic attributes of the early generation?

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