Harare Gaze - artHARARE at 1-54 London

Over the past four years, artHarare has gained tremendous popularity as a platform for championing established and emerging Zimbabwean artists. Mudariki and his artists have caught the eyes of many curators due to their cohesive and impactful storytelling through art. Relying on found materials, as well as traditional artistic medias, such as painting and collage, artHarare has brought an innovative and vibrant exploration of contemporary Zimbabwean visual culture to the global art scene. Despite being a young gallery, they have managed to exhibit in Cape Town, Harare, London, New York and other global cities.

We spoke to Mudariki during the12th Edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair which took place in London’s treasured venue, Somerset House. Over sixty galleries participated in the fair; with ArtHarare presenting artists Option Dzikamai Nyahunzvi, Richard Muchawaya and Wilfred Timire. Their showcase titled, Harare Gaze, explored Zimbabwean community life through the lens of the Covid-19 pandemic. The art pieces – often whimsical, reflective, and celebratory - were a sharp observation of community life during a period of isolation and uncertainty. This focus on the community is reflective of artHARARE’s commitment to engaging issues that directly impact their immediate environment.

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