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Artweb Power 100 Zim list inspires visual artists

The recently announced Artweb Power 100 Zimbabwe list of visual artists and creative hubs may spark debate, even though most names on the list exceeded expectations last year. Visual art, which encompasses various mediums —including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, installation, and digital arts —has grown popular in Zimbabwe. In the past two decades, Zimbabwe has also proven to be a fertile ground for visual artists who have made a significant impact and captured the attention of the Artweb Power 100 Zimbabwe. According to the report, the Artweb Power 100 Zimbabwe is an annual list that celebrates individuals and institutions shaping the Zimbabwean art landscape. The selection also serves as an exploration of how art manifests in one space and imagines its resonance in others— a structural portrait of the connections and forces that bring art to life.