Kudzanai-Violet Hwami
Zimbabwe/UK | Painting
Expressive, colorful paintings that explore identity, memory, and diaspora experiences.
Exhibitions
Kudzanai-Violet Hwami: (15,952km) via Trans-Sahara Hwy N1
2019 - Gasworks, London, UK
A solo exhibition where Hwami explored themes of identity, migration, and memory, with paintings that blend photography, digital media, and traditional techniques to reflect on her experiences growing up in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the UK.
Zimbabwe Pavilion: Representation, Transformation and the Dynamics of Memory
2019 - Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy
Hwami was one of the featured artists in Zimbabwe's pavilion at the Venice Biennale, where her works addressed issues of identity, memory, and the African diaspora, gaining significant international attention.
Kudzanai-Violet Hwami: When You Need Letters, They’re Not There
2021 - Victoria Miro Gallery, London, UK
A solo exhibition that delved into personal and collective histories, exploring how memory and identity are constructed and preserved, using a mix of figuration and abstraction.
Kudzanai-Violet Hwami: A Social Portrait
2020 - Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa
This exhibition showcased Hwami's exploration of the intersection of personal history and social commentary, featuring large-scale paintings that blend intimate imagery with broader reflections on contemporary African identity.
Ubuntu, a Lucid Dream
2020 - Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France
Group exhibition where Hwami's work was featured among other contemporary African artists, exploring the concept of "ubuntu" (humanity) and how it manifests in social and cultural contexts.
In the Black Fantastic
2022 - Hayward Gallery, London, UK
Group exhibition exploring Afrofuturism and the reimagining of the Black experience, where Hwami's works contributed to the conversation around fantasy, identity, and the African diaspora in contemporary art.