National Gallery of Zimbabwe Set to Showcase 80 Photographic Masterpieces
Starting May 30, the National Gallery of Zimbabwe will host "Portraits of Zimbabwe," an exhibit featuring more than 80 photographic prints by the late photographer Chicago Dzviti.
The portraits of Zimbabwe have been brought about through the support of the U.S. Embassy.
The exhibition will be jointly curated by Jennifer Kyker, who holds the position of Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology at the Eastman School of Music and also serves as an Associate Professor of Music within the College of Musical Arts at the University of Rochester, along with Fadzai Muchemwa, the Curator of Contemporary Art at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe.
Dzviti was born in Shamva in 1961 and nurtured his passion for photography amidst those rustic surroundings before furthering his studies at Harare Polytechnic in 1987.
This initiated a career spanning nearly ten years, notable for vividly portraying various aspects of Zimbabwean existence—capturing societal norms, customs, traditions, and social positions with potent impartiality. This narrative equally depicted urban, suburban, and rural experiences.
Dzviti's work highlights the renowned individual within the public sphere, alongside the common person.
This collection of works examines the era spanning from the early 1980s through the mid-1990s, providing insight into life during the foundational years of the postcolonial period. It documents the daily experiences of earlier generations, potentially acting as a historical snapshot for younger Zimbabweans today.
Founded in 1957, the National Gallery of Zimbabwe located in Harare serves as a museum devoted to showcasing and protecting Zimbabwe’s contemporary and modern art along with its visual legacy.
It currently boasts two additional regional galleries in Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, with Harare serving as the headquarters.
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