Drawing inspiration from Zimbabwe’s currency collapse and the broader dynamics of the global art market, The Reserve Bank of Art introduces a new form of cultural capital: Artnotes. Issued by a “board of governors” made up of acclaimed Zimbabwean artists Dan Halter, Chelsea Mahlangu, Mudariki and Mandlenkosi Mavengere, the exhibition proposes a new economy of meaning. Accompanied by immersive experiences and the launch of an online art bank, visitors are invited to interact with the idea of...

by Tinashe Mushakavanhu In the past 20 years, a new generation of Zimbabwean artists has attained international acclaim, or emerged as stars with work showing at top galleries and museums, collected by prominent people such as Jay Z . One of these stars , Cape Town based Richard Mudariki , is now using his growing fame and network to create a contemporary art fair to spotlight emerging artists in Zimbabwe. With it Harare has joined other major African cities like Cape Town , Dakar , Lagos ,...

by Kibo Ngowi The 2025 Artists General Election brought together a powerhouse lineup of creatives from across the globe, including South Africans Nelson Makamo, Siwa Mgoboza, Nandipha Mntambo, Farai Samurai, Thania Peterson and Blessing Ngobeni. They were joined by artists from Canada, Botswana, Nigeria, Uganda, Zimbabwe, the UK, and the US, all rallying behind a bold, imaginative take on democracy. In this reimagined election, the usual political parties were swapped out for artist-led...