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Masters in Dialogue co-curated by Mr Raphael Chikukwa and Mrs L. Chaonwa.
This is an exhibition looking at two different eras of masters, placed in different parts of the world. The exhibition is showcasing highlights and timeless masterpieces of the contemporary and early body of works that are in Africa and Europe from the National Gallery of Zimbabwe’s Permanent Collection.
“A View from Elsewhere” features works from countries that include Spain, England, France, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana and Nigeria.
The artists included from the African section are Kingsley Sambo, Helen Lieros, Ablade Glover, Twins Seven Seven, Arthur Azevedo, Misheck Masamvu, Kufa Makwavarara among others while the European section features artists such as Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Joseph Vernet, Lucien Pissarro, Peter Tilemans, Caravaggio.
The works showcased in this exhibition address particular aesthetic, social, and political contexts while extending the possibilities of artistic expression and a sense of appreciating others.
It comprises of works from the early 16th century Romantic and Classical era to the 21st century.
“A View from Elsewhere” points to various ways of seeing, understanding and the inclusion of the “others” expressions.
The integration of visual art creates a relationship between paintings and sculptures produced for various audiences and contexts while also respecting the historical specificities of art in general.
It stirs up conversation and engages with the diverse cultural mix of artists thus making it well placed to show the influence of historical traditions on the global art of today.
For contemporary artists, quoting earlier masters is still an exercise, rite of passage and vehicle for social and political commentary showing the great traditions of producing artworks among the new avant-garde.
The whole body of works demonstrates the plurality of appreciation and approach in contemporary and early visual art culture and the productive possibility of “A View from Elsewhere” exercise.
It is a show you must see, to experience the time-line of art and engulf yourself in the richness of such history.
The exhibition attempts to move theory in communication to a global context as these are the artisans and thinkers, the explorers and builders that bring our nations closer to each other.
“It is in this view that the National Gallery of Zimbabwe seeks to work with its collection both on a local and international platform. We are also keen on acquiring more contemporary African works,” said chief curator Mr Chikukwa.
Exhibition Duration:
April 24 2013 — May 31 2013.
Business Hours:
Tuesday — Sun 9am-5pm.
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20 Julius Nyerere Way, Harare..
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