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KUNSTKONTINENT AFRIKA, Sparkasse Fürth, Fürth, Bavaria, 10.06. - 30.07.2010
ART OF AFRICA, Gallery Schönmüller, Munich, 25.10. – 04.12.2002
OUT OF AFRICA, Villa Dessauer, Bamberg, 14.03. – 14.04.2002
ARTISTS OF THE GALLERY, Gallery ZAK, Fürth, Bavaria, 07.05. – 31.12.2001
STONE SCULPTORES FROM ZIMBABWE, Gallery ZAK, Fürth, Bavaria, 09.07. – 23.09.1999
TIME TRAVEL - NEW ART FROM AFRICA, „Siemens informiert“, Erlangen, 19.09. - 16.10.1997
Edward Chiwawa (1935 - 2022)
Edward Chiwawa was born in 1935 in Guruve, northern Zimbabwe. He began his working life as a carpenter before discovering his passion for stone sculpture.
In 1967, Chiwawa began training under the guidance of his cousin, the renowned sculptor Henry Munyaradzi. From 1970 to 1973, he lived and worked in the Tengenenge Sculpture Community, founded by Tom Blomefield. Afterward, he relocated to Chitungwiza, near Harare, where he established his own stone sculpture workshop.
Chiwawa developed a distinctive artistic style, characterised by minimalist interpretations of the human face. His work often features abstract, rounded forms—most notably his signature "moon faces"—which convey warmth and charm. These simplified yet expressive faces captivate viewers with their quiet intensity and gentle, enigmatic presence.
Edward Chiwawa passed away in October 2022, leaving behind a legacy of deeply evocative and uniquely Zimbabwean sculpture.
Edward Chiwawa (1935–2022): African Hairstyle
Medium: Stone | Signed by the Artist
The stone sculpture African Hairstyle by renowned Zimbabwean sculptor Edward Chiwawa is a striking example of his signature style—combining minimalism, abstraction, and expressive form. The piece celebrates traditional African aesthetics through its stylized interpretation of hair, a central element of identity and cultural expression across the continent.
Smooth, rounded surfaces contrast with intricately carved patterns, evoking both strength and serenity. As with many of Chiwawa’s works, the sculpture reflects a balance between abstraction and humanity, inviting viewers to reflect on themes of identity, heritage, and inner dignity.
African Hairstyle was gifted by Dr. Bernd Kleine-Gunk, a dedicated collector of contemporary African art, to commemorate the opening of Galerie ZAK in 1995. The gallery—active until 2002—was a collaborative initiative founded by Dr. Kleine-Gunk together with John and Renate Hammond, and played an important role in introducing contemporary African sculpture to European audiences.
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