National Gallery of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Pavilion has been officially opened at the prestigious Venice Biennale, marking another proud milestone for the country on the global arts stage. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Mr Nicholas Moyo said Zimbabwe’s participation reflects Government’s deliberate policy position of promoting culture as a pillar of national identity, pride and soft power. “The Government of Zimbabwe’s support of the pavilion is not a gesture. It is a policy position. It reflects Government’s recognition that culture is central to national identity, national pride, as well as the soft power for a sovereign nation in the 21st century,” he said. National Gallery of Zimbabwe Board Chairperson, Justice (Rtd) Maphios Cheda emphasized the importance of strengthening public-private partnerships in growing the arts sector into a viable economic industry. “We encourage more people to participate in the art sector and regard it as business and an industry,” he said. Zimbabwean artist Michele Mathison described the Biennale as one of the world’s most important contemporary art platforms. “This is what they call the Olympic Games of the art world. It is an incredibly special opportunity to show your work to a very, very large audience,” she said. This year’s pavilion, themed “Second Nature”, showcases powerful Zimbabwean narratives through contemporary installations and artistic expression, as the country continues to expand its cultural diplomacy and grow the creative economy on the international stage. Picture: ZBCOnline #ZimbabweAtVeniceBiennale #SecondNature

All is set for Zimbabwe’s participation at the 61st Venice Biennale in Venice, Italy, where the country proudly presents its pavilion titled Second Nature. Zimbabwe is being represented by a dynamic group of artists Gideon Gomo, Eva Raath, Franklyn Dzingai, Felix Shumba, and Pardon Mapondera under the curatorship of Fadzai Veronica Muchemwa. The exhibition explores compelling themes of identity, environment, and lived experiences, offering a rich reflection on the relationship between people and their surroundings. The Zimbabwe Pavilion will be officially opened by Mr Nicholas Moyo, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture. Taking place in Venice, Italy, the Biennale brings together nearly 100 national pavilions and remains one of the most prestigious platforms in contemporary art globally. Zimbabwe’s participation now in its eighth appearance, continues to position the country as a key player in the international cultural landscape. Through this strategic engagement, Zimbabwe is amplifying its cultural footprint and creating valuable opportunities for local artists to connect with global audiences, curators, and collectors. 📸- ZBC

Today, the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture launched a National Anti-Doping Education Project. The project is supported by UNESCO and will see training of athletes and sport administrators across the ten provinces. The project will be running under the theme: "Promoting Clean and Safe Sport in Zimbabwe." Giving his keynote address at the project launch ceremony, @MinSport_ArtsZw Permanent Secretary, Mr. Nicholas Moyo implored the National Sport Federations to integrate Anti-Doping education into their annual calendar. He added that ignorance is not an excuse therefore urged athletes to play clean and win clean. The launch was held today at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and was attended by various stakeholders in the sport sector including officials from the Ministry, Zimbabwe Olympic Committee, Sport and Recreation Commission, Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board, Bindura University of Science Education among others. #CleanPlayCleanWin #AntiDopingProject