Community, legacy, patience, determination, identity.

Life battles, untold stories,
crossing borders, reframing narratives, changing perspectives.

These words and phrases are woven and painted into every artwork made by a new generation of Zimbabwean artists. It’s their interpretation of life in 21st-century Zimbabwe. Their work is energetic, defiant and visionary – each piece a testament to their passion and ingenuity. Together these Zimbabwean creatives are reshaping their country’s artistic landscape.

From lush forests to arid thornveld, Zimbabwe’s varied topography is not the only thing that makes it a country of remarkable contrasts. Its social and economic disparities are apparent, yet its vibrant cultural diversity provokes conversation and fosters creativity. By exploring and questioning their identity and heritage – where tradition collides with modernity – these artists are telling their stories of struggle and triumph. They are forging new narratives, challenging conventions and daring us to see Zimbabwe through their eyes.

Their work radiates an energy that refuses to be ignored. 

What they are saying demands attention.