View a unique exhibit of modern Shona sculpture at AARLCC, “House of Stone: Contemporary Zimbabwean Art at AARLCC.”
The name of the nation of Zimbabwe translates to “house of stone,” giving a clue to the deep roots of the modern Shona sculpture movement, which began in the 1950s. More than a thousand years ago, the historic Shona people created a thriving civilization in Zimbabwe’s rocky plateaus. These people are revered by archaeologists for their sophisticated stone artwork as well as utilitarian stone artifacts.
Contemporary artists in Zimbabwe have revived this rich tradition of stone carving and advanced it into the 20th and 21st centuries, carving rarer and more difficult stones into sculptures inspired by their cultural heritage and their personal experiences. The stunning sculptures on display in this exhibit range from realism to abstraction. View 15 masterful pieces by 5 renown sculptors, including Godfrey Matungamidze, Ishmael Kapeta, James Tandi, and Brian Watyoka.
The exhibition is curated from the AARLCC Special Collections. Although many of AARLCC’s Zimbabwean pieces on are on permanent display, several of the pieces featured in “House of Stone” will be exhibited to the public for the first time.
Visit the African American Research Library and Cultural Center to see this exhibit which will be on display starting in February through April 30, 2026.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | New Adults | Kids | Families | Everyone | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Exhibit | Arts & Cultural |
| Mon, Jan 05 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jan 06 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Jan 07 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jan 08 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jan 09 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jan 11 | Closed |
