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About

Misheck Masamvu (b. 1980, Penhalonga, Zimbabwe) explores and comments on the socio-political setting of post-independence Zimbabwe, and draws attention to the impact of economic policies that sustain political mayhem. Masamvu raises questions and ideas around the state of ‘being’ and the preservation of dignity. His practice encompasses drawing, painting and sculpture.

Masamvu studied at Atelier Delta and Kunste Akademie in Munich, where he initially specialised in the realist style, and later developed a more avant-garde expressionist mode of representation with dramatic and graphic brushstrokes. His work deliberately uses this expressionist depiction, in conjunction with controversial subject matter, to push his audience to levels of visceral discomfort with the purpose of accurately capturing the plight, political turmoil and concerns of his Zimbabwean subjects and their experiences. His works serve as a reminder that the artist is constantly socially-engaged and is tasked with being a voice to give shape and form to a humane sociological topography. In 2020, Masamvu took part in the 22nd Biennale of Sydney.

Masamvu’s work has been well-received and exhibited in numerous shows including Armory Show 2018, Art Basel 2018, Basel Miami Beach 2017, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair New York 2016, São Paulo Biennale 2016, and the Venice Biennale, Zimbabwe Pavillion 2011.

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Exhibitions

South South | Everything fits to our daily needs

23 January - 24 March 2021

Did you ever think there would come a time?

19 December - 12 March 2021

Misheck Masamvu || Talk to me while I'm eating || 2021

16 January - 27 February 2021

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Misheck Masamvu || Biennale of Sydney, Shortlisted for Henrike Grohs Art Award

Posted 13 March 2020

Misheck Masamvu’s 'Taxi' included on the Braunsfelder Family Collection's latest group show in Cologne

Posted 03 August 2018

Misheck Masamvu’s book on exhibition at the African Book Fair

Posted 29 April 2018

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Sydney Morning Herald: Powerful even at a distance 'the Biennale of Sydney now online only'

Misheck Masamvu / Artforum / 2019

Misheck Masamvu / Frieze / June 2018

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