Gallery Delta

The Closure of Gallery Delta at 110 Livingstone Avenue

Dear Patrons, Artists and Friends of Gallery Delta, Foundation for Art and the Humanities.

I am saddened to write that Gallery Delta at 110 Livingstone Avenue has now closed, having promoted and supported the visual arts and humanities at that premises for 28 years. As previously written, we are indebted to our founders, Derek Huggins and Helen Lieros, and to Paul Paul and Colette Wyles for their support during the past three decades. We also acknowledge the support of the patrons, friends of the Gallery Delta and the artists who have been a part of a history that spans almost 50 years and has played out within a rich period of the Visual Arts of Zimbabwe.

Whilst the Gallery Delta at 110 Livingstone Avenue has closed, the Foundation for the Arts and Humanities under the Gallery Delta name remains, though it is inactive at present and for the foreseeable future. I have been honoured to be a part of this institution and am grateful to the Board of Trustees who have served the Gallery Delta Foundation since its creation and thank them for their dedication over the past years. We look forward to seeing what may emerge within the arena of the arts as the future unfolds.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees,

Gregory Shaw,
Chairman

Arthur Azevedo
1935 - 2022
The Board of Trustees and the Gallery Delta Community extend their most sincere condolences to the Azevedo family, on the passing away of Arthur, husband to Olga and father to Ronaldo, Delfina and Bruno. Arthur was an inspiration and mentor to artists and students from a variety of walks of life, and has been a prominent figure within Zimbabwean Visual Arts, for over five decades.

Arthur was a member of the early contemporary art group, The Circle and a central figure within Gallery Delta in its earliest days. Having trained as a teacher at St Augustine College in Cape Town, followed by a six year period of study within philosophy and theology at the Pontifical Urban University ‘de Propaganda Fide’ in Rome, his interest in painting and the visual arts began to dominate, and in conjunction with a long and impactful career as a teacher, he maintained a steady and prolific career as an artist. He was an outstanding draughtsman, but is best known for his distinctive and extraordinary work as a metal sculptor and welder. Arthur was a founder member of the Board of Trustees of Gallery Delta and the Foundation for Art and the Humanities.

Through his position as an artist and teacher and willingness to give of his time, expertise and extensive knowledge, Arthur made a significant impact on those who came into contact with him. We will miss his gentle manner, his kindness and humility, and his deep and thoughtful way of going through life. He will always remain an integral member of the Zimbabwean visual artistic story.

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Building an art gallery in the midst of war in Zimbabwe Gallerist and writer Robert Huggins and his wife, the artist Helen Lieros, have passed away. But their lives are a testament to what kind of impact one African art gallery can have.

DEREK HUGGINS
1940 - 2021

The Board of Trustees and the Gallery Delta Community extend their most sincere condolences to the Huggins and Lieros families, on the passing away of Derek Huggins; loving husband to Helen Lieros, brother to Mary and David. Derek was the Co-Founder of the Gallery Delta and instrumental within the artistic community since the 1970s. His contribution to the arts is immeasurable.

Derek is best known for his role of founding and running the Gallery Delta, first at Little Chelsea on Robert Mugabe Road (1975-1991), then at Robert Paul’s Old House, 110 Livingstone Ave, Harare (1991 - 2021). He has been integral in the seminal moments of of some of Zimbabwe’s most well-known artists, and during the long story of Gallery Delta, maintained professional relationships with some of the beacons of Zimbabwean art; Arthur Azvedo, Cosmos Shiridzinomwa, Helen Leiros, Luis Meques, Masimba Hwati and Virginia Chihota, amidst others.

Derek’s writing was included in various publications during the 2000s. His own book, a collection of short stories entitled Stained Earth was published in 2004. He authored the extraordinary book Eleni Lierou/Helen Lieros mural paintings : the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel at Maputo, Mozambique, 1996-2000 (2015) with contributions from Jean Luc Duval and Anna Lazou. It is characteristic of Derek, that his efforts were so often directed towards illuminating Helen’s work.

Derek was affectionately known around the Gallery as Sekuru. His relationship with his friends and colleagues was personal and caring, he was a man of gentle humour, unparalleled compassion and kindness. He gave of himself entirely, to the arts and more significantly, to the artist; to none more than his beloved wife, Helen. Integrity, honesty and humility are seldom seen as visibly as they were in Derek. We have lost one of the righteous men of the world, but his example to us lives on, as does his legacy to the Visual Arts of Zimbabwe.

The Funeral Service of the late Helen Lieros will take place at 10:00AM on Wednesday 21st July, 2021, at the Greek Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral, Harare. Covid rules apply, there shall be a list of attendees at the gate.

Attendees are being notified.

The ceremony will be streamed over the internet via the following link: https://www.area46.co.zw/helenlieros/

HELEN LIEROS

The Board of Trustees and the Gallery Delta Community extend their most sincere condolences to the Lieros and Huggins families, on the passing away of Helen Lieros; loving wife to Derek, Artist, Mentor, Teacher, and Co-Founder of the Gallery Delta. Helen was an inspiration to a great many people, and has been a central pillar within Zimbabwean Visual Arts for over five decades.

Her work is held in the Permanent Collection of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, the Cabinet des Estamps and Centre de la Gravure, Geneva and the Museum of African Arts, Paris, among many others. She was the first recipient of the President’s Award of Honour at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe (1990), and the recipient of a National Arts Merit Award. It is perhaps her murals of the Greek Orthodox Church in Maputo that best represent her life and career. A work that transcends cultural, religious, nationalistic and artistic barriers. A work that celebrates both the tragedy and triumph of humanity, that expresses vividly, the artist’s zeal for life, passion for the arts and her great faith.

Through the foundation of the Gallery Delta, and her work as a teacher, she has impacted the lives of hundreds of people. For some, it has been an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts, for others the discovery of unseen creativity, and others still, the understanding of what it means to be a great teacher in the fullest sense of the word; to have belief in the people around you. She has been both nurturing and influential in the careers of many of Zimbabwe’s most prominent artists, some who have begun their careers at Gallery Delta, and who in some way, will carry forwards her legacy.

We will miss Helen’s passion, energy and force of life more than can be written. She leaves both an impact and a considerable void at this time. Her contribution to the arts will be forever cemented in the Zimbabwean story.

Past & Present: An exhibition of paintings, graphics and found object sculpture with works by multiple artists. Sponsored by Alliance Française Harare and Alliance Française Bulawayo. Opened by His Excellency Mr. Laurent Chevallier, Ambassador of France to the Republic of Zimbabwe on Saturday, 29th May, 2021. Open to the public from 1300. Available online at https://gallerydelta.com/exhibition/past-present-2021/

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Few seats left, so go and grab your free ticket on the following link:
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Kenmore Maruta, “Grave Worshipper”, 2020. Oil on Canvas (photograph David Brazier). Currently on show in the exhibition
Artists in the Stream X

Tanaka Dongo, “Ishe Ndimambo” 2020. Ink on Paper.
(Photograph, David Brazier).
Showing in Artists in the Stream X

“Head Lice”, Kundai Nathan, 2020. Mixed Media.
Showing at Artists in the Stream X

Paintings, graphics, ceramics and mixed media sculptures including works by Arthur Azevedo, Virginia Chihota, Lindsay Ford, Tafadzwa Gwetai, Lovemore Kambudzi, Helen Lieros, Webster Mubayirenyi, Clive Mukucha, Munyaradzi Mugorosa, Fungai Mwale, Daryl Nero, Thakor Patel, Kate Raath, Greg Shaw, Cosmas Shiridzinomwa, Freddy Tauro, Richard Witikani and Johnson Zuze To be opened by Mrs. Ruth Huber, Ambassador of Switzerland on Tuesday, 13th December, 2016 at 5.30.p.m… [ 36 more words ]

http://gallerydelta.com/preview/the-annual-summer-exhibition-3/

The Annual ‘Summer’ Exhibition Paintings, graphics, ceramics and mixed media sculptures including works by various artists. To be opened by Mrs. Ruth Huber, Ambassador of Switzerland on Tuesday, 13th December, 2016 at 5.30.p.m

An exhibition of paintings by Cosmas Shiridzinomwa To be opened by Mr. Frank Maier Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Embassy of Germany Tuesday, 15th November, 2016 at 5.30.p.m. Previewing from noon the same day.

http://gallerydelta.com/preview/the-beginnings/

The Beginnings An exhibition of paintings by Cosmas Shiridzinomwa. To be opened by Mr. Frank Maier, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Embassy of Germany on Tuesday, 15th November, 2016 at 5.30.p.m.

L-I-N-K II Man & beast
An exhibition of intrigue and fantasy - paintings and graphics by
KAMBUDZI – MAHUFE – MASAMVU – MUGOROSA – SALANJE
To be opened by Mr. Gift Sibanda, Chairman, Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust Thursday, 13th October, 2016 at 5.30.p.m. Exhibition duration until mid November. Previewing from noon the same day. Sponsored by: Culture Fund/Sweden/European Union Partnership

http://gallerydelta.com/preview/l-i-n-k-ii-man-beast/

Culture Fund

L-I-N-K II Man & beast An exhibition of intrigue and fantasy – paintings and graphics by KAMBUDZI – MAHUFE – MASAMVU – MUGOROSA – SALANJE. To be opened by Mr. Gift Sibanda, Chairman, Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trus…

An exhibition of landscape paintings with works by Lindsay Ford, Gilbert Jonasi, Lovemore Kambudzi, Helen Lieros, Webster Mubairenyi, Mostaff Muchawaya, Munyaradzi Mugorosa, Batsirayi Muskwe, Daryl Nero, Robert Paul (1906-1980), Kate Raath and Cosmas Shiridzinomwa on Tuesday, 6th September, 2016 at 5.30.p.m. Previewing from noon the same day. Exhibition duration until early October.

http://gallerydelta.com/preview/landmark/

Landmark An exhibition of landscape paintings with works by multiple artists. Opening on Tuesday, 6th September, 2016 at 5.30.p.m. Previewing from noon the same day. Exhibition duration until early October.

An exhibition of paintings, graphics, ceramics and sculptures including works by Arthur Azevedo, Simon Back, Berry Bickle, Tafadzwa Gwetai, Masimba Hwati, Richard Jack, Rashid Jogee, Lovemore Kambudzi, Admire Kamudzengerere, Helen Lieros, Shepherd Mahufe, Wallen Mapondera, Misheck Masamvu, Munyaradzai Mazarire, Luis Meque (1966-1998) Clive Mukucha, Munyaradzi Mugorosa, Daryl Nero, Victor Nyakauru, Thakor Patel, Kate Raath, Gregory Shaw, Cosmas Shiridzinomwa, Freddy Tauro, and more... http://gallerydelta.com/preview/gallery-delta-benefit-collectors-exhibition/

Gallery Delta Benefit / Collector’s Exhibition An exhibition of paintings, graphics, ceramics and sculptures including works by various artists. To be opened by Cosmas Shiridzinomwa, Artist-Painter, on Tuesday, 26th July, 2016 at 5.30.p.m.

http://www.herald.co.zw/lieros-multifaceted-exceptional-artist/

Lieros: Multifaceted, exceptional artist | The Herald Mujuru’s Zimbabwe People First project sinkingRussia, China must step up fight against Imperialism Lieros: Multifaceted, exceptional artist June 17, 2016 Costa Mano Entertainment Helen LierosStephen Garan’anga : Visual ArtWhen we took up our artistic arms decades ago to venture into professional vis...

An exhibition of paintings, graphics and sculptures by AZEVEDO – LIEROS – MAPONDERA – PATEL – SHAW To be opened by Ms. Maria Selin Chargé d'affaires, Embassy of Sweden Tuesday, 14th June, 2016 at 5.30.p.m. Exhibition duration until mid July Sponsored by: Culture Fund/Sweden/European Union Partnership

http://gallerydelta.com/preview/l-i-n-k/

L-I-N-K An exhibition of paintings, graphics and sculptures by AZEVEDO – LIEROS – MAPONDERA – PATEL – SHAW

The story and depiction of an extraordinary artistic undertaking by the Zimbabwean artist Helen Lieros to paint huge murals in the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Archangels Michael and Gabriel at Maputo, Mozambiqueover the period 1996 - 2013. This 300 page book traces, through its generous illustrations of the murals, drawings, sketches and descriptive texts, the artist’s struggle - mentally, physically, artistically and spiritually – [ 47 more words. ]

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Mural Paintings The story and depiction of an extraordinary artistic undertaking by the Zimbabwean artist Helen Lieros to paint huge murals in the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Archangels Michael and Gabriel at Mapu…

An exhibition of landscape paintings with works by Brian Bradshaw, Gilbert Jonasi, Helen Lieros, Valentine Magutsa, Webster Mubayirenyi, Mostaff Muchawaya, Munyaradzi Mugorosa, Batsirai Muskwe, Daryl Nero, Robert Paul, Kate Raath, Greg Shaw, Cosmas Shiridzinomwa, Martin Van der Spuy and Richard Witikani on Tuesday, 15th March, 2016 at 5.30.p.m. Previewing from noon the same day Exhibition duration until mid April.

http://gallerydelta.com/preview/terra-iv/

Terra IV An exhibition of landscape paintings with works by various artists.

Paintings, graphics, ceramics and mixed media sculptures by Arthur Azevedo, Virginia Chihota, Tafadzwa Gwetai, Masimba Hwati, James Jali, Lovemore Kambudzi, Admire Kamudzengerere, Helen Lieros, Wallen Mapondera, Misheck Masamvu, Munyaradzi Mugorosa, Thakor Patel, Kate Raath, Anusa Salanje, Greg Shaw, Cosmas Shiridzinomwa, Freddy Tauro, Marjorie Wallace, Richard Witikani. To be opened by Ms. Susan Mutangadura, Chairperson, The Culture Fund on Thursday, 17th December, 2015 at 5.30.p.m Previewing from noon the same day. Exhibition duration until January end, 2016. Sponsored by the Culture Fund

http://gallerydelta.com/news/the-annual-summer-exhibition-2015/

The Annual ‘Summer’ Exhibition Paintings, graphics, ceramics and mixed media sculptures by multiple artists.

An exhibition of contemporary works by Masimba Hwati, Admire Kamudzengere, Vimbainashe Mangoma, Wallen Mapondera, Misheck Masamvu, Munyaradzi Mugorosa, Victor Nyakauro, Thakor Patel, Greg Shaw, Cosmas Shiridzinomwa, Albert Wachi, Marjorie Wallace and Traditional African Artifacts from Dendera Gallery. To be opened by His Excellency, Mr. Luciano Lavizzari, Ambassador of Switzerland on Thursday, 10th September, 2015 at 5.30.p.m. Previewing from noon the same day. Exhibition duration until early October.

http://new.gallerydelta.com/news/art-and-artifacts/

Art and Artifacts An exhibition of contemporary works by various artists, To be opened by His Excellency, Mr. Luciano Lavizzari, Ambassador of Switzerland on Thursday, 10th September, 2015 at 5.30.p.m. Previewing fr...

An exhibition of drawings and graphics by Arthur Azevedo Virginia Chihota Franklyn Dzingai Admire Kamudzengerere Helen Lieros Wallen Mapondera Misheck Masamvu Tawanda Mufambi Tendai Mupita Option Nyahunzvi Gareth Nyandoro Greg Shaw Evans Tinashe and found object sculptures by Johnson Zuze To be opened by Mr. Manuel Mutrux, Chargé d’affaires, Embassy of Switzerland on Tuesday, 4th August, 2015 at 5.30pm Previewing from noon the same day Exhibition duration until early September Sponsored by the Embassy of Switzerland

http://new.gallerydelta.com/preview/from-line-to-form/

From Line to Form An exhibition of drawings and graphics by multiple artists, and found object sculptures by Johnson Zuze. To be opened by Mr. Manuel Mutrux, Chargé d’affaires, Embassy of Switzerland on Tuesday, 4th...

Culture Fund in partnership with the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe are supporting an annual exhibition by young artists titled ‘Artists in the Stream VI’.

Paintings, Graphics and multi-media sculptures will be exhibited by 38 young and aspiring artists onTuesday, 10th February, 2015 at 5.30pm at Gallery Delta.
Previewing from noon the same day.
Exhibition duration until early March.

Admire Kamudzengerere opening "Antipathy" with a performance work on Tuesday. Those present were incorporated into a complex work considering modes and concepts surrounding communication, involving the artist, actors, hundreds of newspaper billboards and two carrier pigeons!

"Art can be a tremendous vehicle for connecting different sets of values, concepts or exhibition...” Luciano Lavizzari

Swiss ambassador calls art a unifier IN the wake of sour relations among people and countries, art can be used to reconcile warring parties, these were the words of Swiss ambassador

Masimba Hwati, the artist behind Qunatumlogic will present a talk about his work this Friday, 24th October, 2014 at 11.00.a.m. at Gallery Delta. Don't miss it!

Helen Lieros gives a talk to students from the National Gallery
School of Visual Arts and Design (b.a.t. Workshop school). Talk was at Gallery Delta about the works of art in the 'Flashback' exhibition, October 2014.

Further works on show at "Flashback":
Richard Witikani, "Mondi", 1998 oil on paper, 107x75cm.
Munyaradzi Mugorosa, "Bathers with Strangers" 2011. Acrylic on Canvas, 90x110cm.
Ishmael Wilfred, "The Red Lizard", 1996. Mixed media, 67x43cm.

Louis Meques, 'Love to Hate', 1996, mixed media on paper, 108x74cms;
Stephen Williams, 'Women of War', 1981-83, Oil on Canvas, 150x150cms;
Helen Lieros, 'Lobola/Proika', 1994. Mixed media, 100x80cm.

The Embassy of Switzerland is proud to support a new exhibition at the Gallery Delta entitled "Flashback". With paintings and graphics from over 25 different painters, this exhibiton will take you on a journey through the evolution of Zimbabwean artistic genius over the last 40 years.

For the art connoisseurs, this exhibition will provide a unique opportunity to examine artistic trends and performances over time and study the differences and similarities between celebrated artists. For the curious and amateurs, it will provide an opportunity to discover a selection of the Zimbabwean finest artists.

This must-see exhibition will take the spectator through series of colorful visual expressions from the 1970s until now, stimulating an investigation into the creativity in the country.

Support to this exhibition and to Gallery Delta is just one aspect of Switzerland's commitment to support culture in Zimbabwe and in the region. Culture plays an important role in the development cooperation and transition processes as artists are key drivers for social transformation. It is for this reason, among others, that Switzerland supports a culture programme as part of its regional development programme.

The Embassy of Switzerland is delighted to support both the Gallery Delta with its community of artists and supporters, and the exhibition "Flashback" which will bring light to the collective talent of Zimbabwe.

Lucian Lavizzari
Ambassador of Switzerland

Social Zoometry opened last night. An extraordinary exhibiton!