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Young people have been urged to use art to express their views and communicate positive messages. Speaking on the side lines of an exhibition, “Born Free: A Whole New Mind”, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Tabetha Kanengoni-Malinga said the messages included topical issues like xenophobia. The exhibition was held on the eve of the country’s Independence Day at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe.
“We wouldn’t want people to manipulate a situation for the wrong reasons but artistes should be able to communicate that xenophobia is wrong.
“Through different types of art, we can send a strong message,” she said.
The exhibition was meant to give a voice to young artistes who were born after independence in 1980. True to general expectation, the young people exhibited creativity in 3D, 2D and various forms of visual art.
In her speech, the deputy minister also applauded the youthful exhibitors for thinking outside the box and promoting Ubuntu values.
Outstanding pieces were in the form of Thomas Masangware’s “Ghetto Yut”, Munyaradzi Murogorosa’s “Mazvake Mazvake” and Kudakwashe Dongo’s “Monopoly”.
Chief Curator Raphael Chikukwa said their work was a reflection of the artistes’ societies.
Ronald Chauruka’s art themed “Ndangariro” and Miriro Mwandiambira’s “Celebrating Girls” both exploited the emotional side of art.
The rest were from Franklyn Dzingai (No vision) and Mavhuka (Dying Wish) that stood out for being thought-provoking and graphic.
Another, (Mediator) by Masangware explored fragile human relations.
Renowned artistes like Albert Nyathi among other stakeholders, came in support of the artistes.
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