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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sarah Johnson

‘I wanted my art to resonate’: The Zimbabwean sculptor responding to Covid with creativity

David Ngwerume shows his Covid-inspired sculpture called
David Ngwerume shows his Covid-inspired sculpture Arms in Harare, Zimbabwe. Photograph: Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images

When the pandemic first hit the world, Zimbabwean stone sculptor David Ngwerume took his hammer and chisel and started work on the first of a collection of Covid-inspired pieces.

Almost two years and 14 sculptures later, one has made its way to China after being selected for the ninth Beijing International Art Biennale, an exhibition showcasing work from thousands of artists from more than 100 countries.

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