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| Shona Art | 22-10-2005 |
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The sculptures of the Shona are some of the most important works of art to come out of the 20th century Africa. This unique style of sculpture emerged in 1960 and can be found in the most important museums, art galleries and private collections all over the world. The Shona sculptures make up part of the permanet collections of the Rodin Museum in Paris, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, The Museum of Mankind in London, The National Gallery in Harare, The Museum of Modern Art in Frankfurt, etc. |
| Newsweek Magazine | 22-10-2005 |
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“Shone Sculpture is perhaps the most important art form to emerge from Africa in this century.” |
| The New York Newsday | 22-10-2005 |
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“The hottest art form out of Africa continues to be the Sona stone carvings from Zimbabwe. Considered to be among the best carvers in the world, the top Shona sculptors have drawn critics raves at various exhibits in Europe- in Londen, Frankfurt, Paris, Vienna, Stockholm and the Hague and even America.” |
| Daily Telegraph, Londen | 22-10-2005 |
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“It is extraordinary to think that of the leading then sculptor-carvers. In the world perhaps five come from Zimbabwe.” |
| Dan’s Papers – The Hamptons New York | 22-10-2005 |
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Dominic Benhura, Zimbabwe’s leading sculptor is “Best of the best” by reading choice award 2001, 2002 & 2003. |
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