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Take Note! Look! Cheuka Harare Art Fair (CHAF) 2025

Cheuka is a Shona word that refers to the observation or noticing of both tangible and intangible things that surround us. Look; the act of noticing, noting, remarking, or observing; observation by the senses or intellect; cognizance; Cheuka Harare Art … Continue reading

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Budula Dance Festival 2025; Dancing with Community at Boli-Muhlanguleni….

Building Sustainable Connections, Budula being an active, well used pathway. The Budula Festival 2025 is spearheaded by the Mahlanga Trust, focusing on Dance. A budula is an active pathway, a corridor, and so is an apt title, considering the transboundary collaborations … Continue reading

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Dancing with Elephants; Culture and Community, Elephants and Dance inspire my art practice….

Tsonga/Xangana (Changana) Culture; Dance, Mucino. The Xangana/Tsonga people of the south-eastern lowveld of Zimbabwe, and into adjoining South Africa and Mozambique, are the proud owners of strong social traditions, and a unique and vibrant culture. The Budula Festival 2025, will … Continue reading

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The Last Resort Reinvented; A repurposed Art Space and Dialogues on Humanity in Zimbabwe…..

Many years ago, Drifters Lodge near Mutare was built by Lyn and Ros Rogers. Nestled between four small green-clad mountains, it catered to drifters and backpackers, art and bridge clubs, friends, itinerants and more… Challenges and tragedies, triumphs and disasters, … Continue reading

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Dancing with my Shadow; An Elephant in the Room and the Budula Festival…

When I am not at my Harare art studio, I live with my partner Clive Stockil, in the south East of Zimbabwe at Mahenye Village, adjacent to Gonarezhou National Park, (near Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge and Jamanda Community Wilderness Area) … Continue reading

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