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Visiting Artists Research Guide : Moffat Takadiwa, 9/27/24

Lecture Details

Title: Visiting Artist Lecture in Painting/Printmaking: Moffat Takadiwa

Date: Friday, September 27 at 12:30PM

Location: 353 Crown Street, Room C220

Additional Details: This event is open to School of Art community members only.

Artist Biography

Photography of Moffat TakadiwaMoffat Takadiwa (1983) is a sculptor who lives and works in Harare, Zimbabwe. He graduated from Harare Polytechnic in 2008 with a degree in fine arts. Takadiwa transforms consumer waste into works of art and engages with environmental and post-colonial themes. He also co-founded Mbare Art Space, an artistic center dedicated to supporting the local artistic community and focused on reproposing reclaimed materials.

Artist's Instagram                            Gallery Representation

 

Books from the Library Catalog

Articles and Written Interviews

Sample Artworks

Photograph of artwork titled Kubata Jongwe muromo (Early as the rooster clock!)

Kubata Jongwe Muromo (Early as the Rooster Clock!), Fast-food spoons, belt buckles, computer and calculator keys, 2024, 156 x 116 x 15 cm.

Photograph of artwork titled Operation Clean-Up

Operation Clean-Up, Found toothbrushes and perfume bottle debris, 2018, 200 x 70 x 20 cm.

Photograph of artwork titled Big Brother Africa

Big Brother Africa, Toothbrushes, computer, and laptop keys, 2024, 250 x 142 x 5 cm.

Videos

Moffat Takadiwa - Artist Spotlight from Creative Exchange 2023

Zimbabwe Contemporary Artist, Moffat Takadiwa | Mabhindauko

Exclusive interview with Contemporary African Artist Moffat Takadiwa | The FeedZW

Moffat Takadiwa, Contemporary Visual Artist In Conversation With Trevor

Fall Exhibition Artist Talk: Moffat Takadiwa

MOFFAT TAKADIWA : SON OF THE SOIL

Podcasts