When culture becomes currency: Zimbabwe’s arts sector faces new era

When Culture Becomes Currency: Zimbabwe's Arts Sector Faces New Era

Zimbabwe's arts sector is entering a new era, one in which artists are no longer viewed solely as cultural custodians, but as economic agents.

In the quiet of an artist's studio, the echo of chisel on stone, the hum of a mixing console, or light falling across a painter's canvas, something deeper than craftsmanship emerges.

These creative moments speak of a nation in transition, striving to convert artistic passion into sustainable livelihoods and transform cultural heritage into viable exports.

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something deeper than craftsmanship emerges

Author's summary: Zimbabwe's arts sector enters a new economic era.

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NewsDay Zimbabwe NewsDay Zimbabwe — 2025-10-14