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Winner of the FMO Development Bank Art Competition, The Hague, Netherlands |
| 2003: | Zuva Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 2003: | "Best Of The Best" Readers Choice Award, the Hamptons, NY |
| 2003: | Donation to Stephen Lewis Foundation in Toronto, Mr. Lewis is the United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa |
| 2003: | Permanent Collection, Nelson Mandela Foundation, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 2003: | Zuva Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ |
| 2002: | Zuva Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ |
| 2001: | "Best of the Best" Readers Choice Award, the Hamptons, NY |
| 2001: | Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ |
| 2001: | The Hampton Classic, Bridgehampton, NY |
| 2001: | Zuva Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ |
| 2001: | Lifetime Achievement Award, National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe |
| 2000: | World Expo, Hanover, Germany |
| 2000: | Permanent Installation, Hartsfield International Airport, Atlanta, GA |
"Swing Me Mama"
by Dominic Benhura
by Dominic Benhura
Born in 1968 in the small Zimbabwean town of Murewa, Dominic Benhura has become one of Africa's greatest contributions to the world of contemporary art. He began sculpting as a young boy under the instruction of his internationally acclaimed sculpting cousin, Tapfuma Gutsa. A standout student and self-professed workaholic, Dominic showed incredible promise and artistic vision during his early period, often blending stone and metal to create some of the most cutting-edge work ever produced in Africa.
Over the past decade, Dominic has developed one of the most recognizable and contemporary sculpting styles in the world. His technical ability and emphasis on form and movement, rather than facial features, make his work timeless and universal. He derives endless inspiration from his four young children - Munashe, Hazel, Hither and Tapuwa. Once his artistic energy takes control of the stone, Dominic is known to work through the night for days on end to create his masterpieces. Dominic is the most admired sculptor in Zimbabwe by his peers and his expansive studio is home to the finest young talent in the country.
Since the early 1990s, Dominic has maintained a rigorous exhibition schedule in Europe, Asia and America that has helped him establish common international pricing standards for his highly sought-after sculpture. For the past several years, Zuva Gallery has exhibited and placed more of Dominic's work in important public and private collections than any gallery in the world. Our gallery in Johannesburg is also Dominic's exclusive venue in Africa. Zuva Gallery has established a lasting friendship with Dominic, and each year, one of our owners spends extended periods as a guest at Dominic's home working with him to prepare for annual exhibitions and sculpting demonstrations in Johannesburg and Scottsdale.
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