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Shalom Kufakwatenzi: God can communicate through me

In Shalom Kufakwatenzi’s practice, textile, fashion, music, and performance are not separate disciplines, but different manifestations of the same creative energy. The Harare-based artist spoke about childhood loneliness, searching for and redefining identity, returning to her Christian faith, and the challenges of sustaining an artistic practice in Zimbabwe.

Admire Kamudzengerere: Zimbabwe is not just a backdrop; it’s where my understanding of the world begins

There is something deeply intuitive in the way Admire Kamudzengerere moves between observation, research, and making — or sometimes not making at all.

Nothando Chiwanga: I am an archive myself — on body, memory, and the unseen histories of Black womanhood

Nothando Chiwanga’s images draw you in instantly. Rich in color, layered in detail, and emotionally charged, they create a visual world that feels both intimate and expansive.

I celebrate black people and the simplicity of life

I celebrate black people and the simplicity of life

I believe in people’s freedom to express themselves and move through life without fear

I believe in people’s freedom to express themselves and move through life without fear

I can only tell my story, I don’t want to speak for anyone else

I can only tell my story, I don’t want to speak for anyone else

Sometimes showing humanity is like a piece of art

Sometimes showing humanity is like a piece of art

Beauty is about your skin, the way you dress, and the way you talk

Beauty is about your skin, the way you dress, and the way you talk

By recognizing our shared humanity, we may discover something greater than ourselves

By recognizing our shared humanity, we may discover something greater than ourselves