Online Reporter
Maria Chiguvari
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
GERMANY-BASED visual artist Flatter Zenda is set to expand his horizons as he hopes to nurture new talent locally and abroad.
Fatter was motivated by the immense, yet often overlooked, talent in the art scene and saw an opportunity to foster a supportive environment where young artists could thrive.
Flatter will be launching ArtGao Online in Hamburg and in Zimbabwe, designed to uplift and empower young artists.
In an interview with Zimpapers, Flatter said all this aims to provide a platform for emerging talents to showcase their work and gain the recognition they deserve.
“I’m excited to be expanding our horizons in 2026. As we launch ArtGao Online in Hamburg and in Zimbabwe, we’re looking forward to nurturing new artists, diving into fresh art business angles, and supporting talented youth through community projects. It’s all about giving back and embracing new adventures, all by God’s guidance.
“Last year was a year of growth and new beginnings. It was about opening fresh chapters in my business and personal life, embracing learning curves, and really setting the stage for the future.
“My greatest achievement was growing personally, spiritually, and in business. I travelled, learned, and deepened my ventures, making it a successful year from every angle,” he said.
Flatter usually exhibits with his brother Keith Zenda.
“Exhibiting alongside my brother Keith is incredibly special, especially in Europe. We grew up creating—and struggling—together, so sharing this platform feels both humbling and fulfilling. Our art carries not only our personal stories but also the heritage and spirit of Zimbabwe.
“Having multiple generations of Zimbabwean artists represented means so much. It shows how creativity runs like a thread through our culture, connecting past, present, and future.
“Most of the exhibitions we do are not just about us as individuals—it’s about carrying forward the stories, traditions, and perspectives of Zimbabwean life into the wider world. It also tells younger artists that their voices matter, and that there is space for them in the global conversation.”
The past year has seen visual art making a huge impression by marketing Zimbabwe abroad.
Breaking into the global market, with assistance from the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, has instilled hope in many visual artists, who often feel under-appreciated at home.
Flatter has stimulated rural development through art paintings like Children at Play (textured oil on canvas), Let Hope Lead (community art project, Hamburg), Echoes of Heritage (mixed media Hamburg, 2025), The ties that bind us (mixed media) 2025 and Celebration Live Painting (KVHS Amerland).
One of his paintings Children at Play was inspired by his childhood in rural Zimbabwe.
The piece shows boys rolling tires with joy and energy.
It is a nostalgic tribute to freedom, community and the creativity of play that reminds us that happiness often comes from the simplest things.
