Art In Zambia – Adventures with BoBoBongz

Lusaka in 72 Hours

I recently wrote a blog piece on what you can see, do and experience in my home town of Lusaka. It has been published in the Nkwazi Magazine, Zambia’s leading publication covering lifestyle, arts and culture, travel and business stories. The Nkwazi is available in print and online so you can read the piece onContinue reading “Lusaka in 72 Hours”

Futuristic African Exhibition

I had the chance to swing by the Modzi AIR Exhibition, highlighting work by Kolapo Olurunyemi, a Nigerian based science-inspired artist. The exhibit sheds light on the traditions and identity of Africans through the different unique tribal marks, whilst imagining a futuristic African. Kolapo’s larger pieces are oil-on-canvas, with the notable one being of MumbaContinue reading “Futuristic African Exhibition”

More Witnesses Exhibition

Mwimbi Fine Art Gallery is currently hosting the “More Witnesses” solo exhibition by Geoffrey Phiri. The art on display is largely mixed media, with an interesting use of soil, as Geoffrey is a sculpture by profession. The art depicts the different interpretations of situations by the many witnesses and voices in various segments of society.Continue reading “More Witnesses Exhibition”

Bridging Italy and Zambia through Art

Lusaka National Museum is currently hosting the “Building an Art Bridge between Italy and Zambia” exhibition where six Italian artists and twelve Zambian artists are exhibiting their work. The art on display includes paintings, sculptures, installations, photography and video, all aimed at using the language of contemporary art to address the socio-economic issues that ZambiansContinue reading “Bridging Italy and Zambia through Art”

Cynthia Zukas Young Artist Awards 2022

The Cynthia Zukas Young Artist Awards (CZYAA) took place earlier this month at the Lechwe Gallery. Kangwa Yombwe took the top prize, with Mwape Fundanga and Mwaba Chandia scooping second and third prize respectively. There were so many great entries and I have highlighted a few of my favourites below. These pieces and many moreContinue reading “Cynthia Zukas Young Artist Awards 2022”