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Zimbabwean art includes decorative esthetics applied to many aspects of life, including art objects as such, utilitarian objects, objects used in religion, warfare, in propaganda, and in many other spheres. Within this broad arena, Zimbabwe has several identifiable categories of art.
The Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences (ZAS) is a national academy of sciences in Zimbabwe, formed in 2004 by the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ). It addresses subjects such as tropical resources, ecology, and environmental and climate studies. The academy is affiliated with the InterAcademy Partnership and the Network of African Science Academies.
Opened in 2016, the Discovereum is the first children's museum in Zimbabwe. [7] The museum includes interactive exhibits suited to children. [7] EAG Art Museum off Robert Mugabe St, Masvingo. Masvingo: Art: Adults -2 The EAG Art Museum is an art museum in Masvingo. [8] First Floor Gallery Harare: Harare Harare: Art
The Chapungu Sculpture Park [2] is a renowned cultural landmark and sculpture garden in Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe, which displays the work of Zimbabwean stone sculptors. Spanning over 15 acres of landscaped gardens, the park is dedicated to showcasing the rich heritage of African stone sculpture.
The first site in Zimbabwe to be inscribed to the list was the Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas, in 1984. The most recent site listed was the Matobo Hills, in 2003. Three sites in Zimbabwe are listed for their cultural and two for their natural properties. [3]
The scholarship allowed him to study in London from 1982 until 1985, where he received a diploma in sculpture from City and Guilds of London Art School. [6] [7] Gutsa is unusual among Zimbabwean stone sculptors for the breadth of materials he uses in his work; his sculptures incorporate metal, paper, wood, and other foreign materials.
Bernard Matemera (14 January 1946 – 4 March 2002) [1] was a Zimbabwean sculptor.The sculptural movement of which he was part is usually referred to as "Shona sculpture" (see Shona art), although some of its recognised members are not ethnically Shona.
The NACZ has significantly impacted the arts scene in Zimbabwe, contributing to the development of numerous artists and the proliferation of arts events across the country. However, the council faces challenges such as limited funding, the need for more infrastructure, and the effects of political and economic instability on the arts sector.