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Curators of Zimbabwean Sculpture Worldwide

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About Shona Sculpture

Zimbabwe means Great Stone House.

It is fitting that stone sculpture is the art that most represents the people of Zimbabwe and one which they have become world-renowned for.

History Of Sculpture In Zimbabwe

  In about 1250, stone structures began to be constructed at Great Zimbabwe, comprising drystone walls forming enclosures, platforms to support huts and a massive enclosure containing a conical tower. Great Zimbabwe was the capital of the rulers of a society that drew its wealth from both cattle-keeping and trading with the coastal states of… Read more

Inspiration, Technique, Training & Styles

In the early sculpture movement in Zimbabwe many artists found their inspiration from their Totems or from the Supernatural. These days many of the younger artists seem to have become disconnected to their ancient beliefs and are now working in more abstract form. Most artists are inspired by everyday life and hence the many pieces… Read more

The Generations & Female Artists

The original sculptors are termed as First Generation – there are only a handful who are still alive today and these artists are 70 years old and above.  The Second Generation are around 50 years and the Third Generation, 30 years plus. Emerging now are the fourth generation who are reaching their 20’s.  Of course there are… Read more

Commissions, trends & fakes

Commissions can be taken on by artists but the client should respect the artist’s interpretation! Commissions are difficult to reproduce, infact any reproduction.  How can it be exactly the same as a drawing by someone else?  What is in one person’s imagination is not in the others, not to mention the differences of colour in… Read more

About ZimSculpt

Based in Harare, ZimSculpt is passionate about promoting the work of some of the finest Zimbabwean sculptors. By holding exhibitions around the world and making sculptures available for purchase online, we let you experience some of the finest contemporary stone sculpture.
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Upcoming Exhibition

  • Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, Dallas, Texas, United States
    1 May – 8 August

Partner with ZimSculpt

ZimSculpt partners with people around the world. Contact us if you are interested in hosting an exhibition or are interested in selling our sculptures.
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Past Exhibitions

  • Toronto Botanical Garden, Canada (2018)
  • Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, United States (2017)
  • Muttart Conservatory, Canada (2015)
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, United States (2014-15)
  • The Royal Botanical Gardens, Canada (2012-13 & 2006-7)
  • Dow Gardens, USA (2013)
  • Naples Botanical Garden, United States (2012-13)
  • RHS Chelsea Flower Show, UK (2006-11)
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It’s hard to imagine the difficulty involved in transporting more than 300 stone sculptures from Zimbabwe on a world tour – some weighing so much it takes five men to lift them – but the team behind ZimSculpt has managed this tedious task for over a decade, and brings this beloved Zimbabwean art form to VanDusen Botanical Garden for its third and final year in Vancouver.

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