EVENTS: talks + workshops
Harare Conversations: Ifu Elimnyama
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
19 Sep 2018
Russel Hlongwane showcases current work in production entitled Ifu Elimnyama (Dark Cloud). Following the performative recital, a conversation between Education Curator Fadzai Muchemwa and Hlongwane explores the themes and logics of the piece in the Colleen Madamombe Studio at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe.
Jetlag
Organised by Russel Hlongwane
18 Sep 2018
Jetlag is a travelogue series event that originated in Durban in 2016. The Harare edition includes presentations by Blessing Fire, Joshua Chiundiza, Stephanie Kapfunde, Joyce Jenje Makwenda, Nancy Mteki, and Valerie Sithole who share their recent creative experiences of London, Johannesburg, Detroit, Weimar and Venice.
Artist Talk: Lucia Nhamo
08 Dec 2016
Lucia Nhamo guides us through her process, central interests, themes and an insight into her work on show in 'Free Fall'. The walkabout on Friday 9 December marks the closing day of her solo exhibition.
Harare Conversations: VIDEONOMAD
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
13 Oct 2016
Harare Conversations: VIDEONOMAD artist talk with Berry Bickle, Mario Macilau, Simon Gush, Bogosi Sekhukhuni & Tabita Rezaire in conversation with Lucia Nhamo, VIDEONOMAD Southern Africa Co-ordinator in the penthouse studio at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe.
Performance: As Time Passes
16 Sep 2016
Barbra Breeze Anderson (ZW) and Johana Meier (DE) present a collaborative experimental piece 'As Time Passes' a poetry and video collaboration produced by Champupuri and Poetry and.
Harare Conversations: Artist Talk
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
04 May 2016
Harare Conversations: Artist Talk with Buhlebezwe Siwani, Sikhumbuzo Makandula & Moffat Takadiwa in conversation with Raphael Chikukwa, Chief Curator in the National Gallery of Zimbabwe Library.
Radical Creatives in Urbanism:
Paul Goodwin in conversation with Dana Whabira
26 Feb 2016
Followed by a Get-and-Dance-Together with DJ Mo Lateef
Free Admission
SAVVY Contemporary
Artist Talk: Nancy Mteki
27 Aug 2015
Nancy Mteki speaks about her practice, central interests and insight into her work on show in the ‘Honai' exhibition.
Artist Talk: Kombo Chapfika
22 Jan 2015
Kombo Chapfika shares an insight into his process, central interests and themes explored in "A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again." In addition, he debuts an interactive 3D projection installation.
Video Art Talks: Boda-Boda Lounge
20 Nov 2014
Insightful talks by Zimbabwean filmmakers Kudzanai Chiurai, Kombo Chapfika, Tomas Brickhill, Invision Studios, Martin Stewart & Brent Ryan Barber were included in an exciting programme of exhibition, installation and screenings during the Boda-Boda Lounge, a transcontinental video art festival project initiated by VAN Lagos, VANSA & Picha.
For more information about the Boda Boda Lounge click here
Artist Talk: Georges Senga (DRC)
22 Oct 2014
Georges Senga, DRC photographer, presents his practice, career and recent projects including "Une Vie Apres La Mort", a complex photographic essay that speaks about the legacy of Patrice Lumumba.
Open Discussion: Lens on Africa, Othering Othered Perspectives
19 Aug 2014
Lens on Africa, Othering Othered Perspectives, an open discussion moderated by writer, Percy Zvomuya with regional photographers Sammy Baloji (DRC), Neo Ntsoma (SA), Andrew Tshabangu (SA), Mauro Pinto (MOZ) and Zimbabwean photographers Calvin Dondo, Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi and Davina Jogi.
For more information about Gwanza Month of Photography 2014 Moonwalking click here
Artist Talk: Isheanesu Dondo
20 Nov 2013
Isheanesu Dondo presents his work and portfolio during the Harare International School visit to the Afropolicity exhibition.
Artist Talk: Aero5ol Tinofireyi Zhou
20 Nov 2013
Aero5ol Tinofireyi Zhou performs and presents his work during the Harare International School visit to the Afropolicity exhibition.
Workshop: Breeze Yoko (SA)
18 Oct 2013
Breeze Yoko leads a graffitti writers workshop with Zimbabwean urban artists Tinofireyi Aero5ol Zhou, Isheanesu Dondo, Blak Phar-i and Nigel Mpinyuri.
Artist Walkabout: Shannon Murphy
28 Aug 2013
Shannon Murphy conducts a talk and walkabout sharing an insight into her process, central interests and themes explored in "Home Bitter Sweet Home."
Exhibition Visit: Calvin Dondo, Vahombe
31 May 2013
National Gallery Art School visits Calvin Dondo's solo exhibition 'Vahombe.'
Artist Walkabout: Calvin Dondo
30 Apr 2013
Calvin Dondo conducts a walkabout of his solo exhibition 'Vahombe' with car mechanics who operate on Kaguvi Street outside Njelele Art Station.