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Chapungu Sculpture Park

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Sculpture garden in Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe

TheChapungu Sculpture Park[1] is asculpture garden in Msasa,Harare, Zimbabwe, which displays the work of Zimbabwean stone sculptors. Spanning over 15 acres of landscaped gardens, the park is dedicated to showcasing the heritage of African stone sculpture.

History

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Chapungu Sculpture Park was established in 1970 by Roy Guthrie as the Gallery Shona Sculpture. Guthrie played a pivotal role in promoting the work of Zimbabwean sculptors internationally. His efforts led to numerous exhibitions, including a touring show titledChapungu: Custom and Legend — A Culture in Stone, which featured sculptures in botanical gardens around the world.

The places visited include:[2]: 156–173 

Never Been Kissed by Bernard Sakarombe made in 2023 out of Dolomite sits at the entrance of the 'Cathedral' at Chapungu Sculpture Park in Harare.

Artists

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Among the artists whose works can be seen at the park are:

Chapungu Sculpture Center

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The park also houses the Chapungu Sculpture Centre, which hosts an importantresidency program and plays a crucial role in shaping the careers of young sculptors.[2]: 47  The center offers a residency program that gives emerging artists the opportunity to work alongside established sculptors and learn from their expertise. Additionally, the HAYA Cooperative—a collective of artists based at Chapungu—actively contributes to the park’s artistic community.

Expansion

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In 2007, Chapungu Sculpture Park expanded toLoveland, Colorado, with the establishment of another park and gallery.

See also

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References

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  1. ^"Home".chapungusculpturepark.com. Retrieved6 May 2025.
  2. ^abWinter-Irving, Celia (2004).Pieces of Time: An anthology of articles on Zimbabwe's stone sculpture published in The Herald and Zimbabwe Mirror 1999–2000. Zimbabwe: Mambo Press.ISBN 0-86922-781-5.
  3. ^Catalogue published by Chapungu Sculpture Park, 2000, 136pp printed in full colour, with photographs by Jerry Hardman-Jones and text by Roy Guthrie (no ISBN)

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