India Through Zimbabwean Brushstrokes

Artgal Zim Center’s First Art Competition

Artgal Zim Center’s first art competition has concluded with a prize-giving hosted by His Excellency Mr Bramha Kumar, Ambassador of India to Zimbabwe. Created in collaboration with the Embassy of India in Harare, the competition challenged predominantly young Zimbabwean artists to interpret Viksit Bharat 2047 – India Through Zimbabwean Brushstrokes in just six hours.
Discover the winning paintings and the remarkable works created by all participating artists below.

a small glimpse of the event at India House in Zimbabwe

a message from Chief Chinamhora XVI

His royal Highness Chief Chinamhora XVI
Mambo Chinamhora (mr Richard Jeyi) Traditional Leader of Domboshava and the Chinamhora Area

Peter Semwaya

Mahatma Gandhi - Passing the Flag - charcoal and pastel on a2 paper

Tied 1st Prize - usd 100.-

26 Years of Age

Florah Maphosa

Hawa Mahal in Tricolor - oil on a2 canvas

Tied 1st Prize - usd 100.-

21 Years of Age

Jonathan Chenzani

Taj Mahal - the perfect reflection - oil on a2 canvas

Tied 2nd Prize - usd 60.-

20 Years of Age

Amanda Ringoziwa

Taj Mahal at sunset - oil on a2 canvas

Tied 2nd Prize - usd 60.-

17 Years of Age

Norest kapasura

india gate sketch - charcoal on a2 paper

Tied 3rd Prize - usd 30.-

24 Years of Age

Kutenda Mupedza

taj mahal through red arch - oil on a2 canvas

Tied 3rd Prize - usd 30.-

24 Years of Age

NOmatter kutsawa

Char minar - oil on a2 canvas

Special Recognition - usd 20.-

19 Years of Age

Ralph masango

evening at gateway of india - oil on a2 canvas

Special Recognition - usd 20.-

20 Years of Age

admire pfupa

gateway of india - oil on a2 canvas

Special Recognition - usd 20.-

17 Years of Age

shalom chirumhanzu

victoria memorial - oil on a2 canvas

Special Recognition - usd 20.-

19 Years of Age

keith chituku

taj mahal silhouette - oil on a2 canvas

Special Recognition - usd 20.-

19 Years of Age

istram mukumba

victoria memorial sketch - charcoal on a2 paper

Special Recognition - usd 20.-

20 Years of Age

witness kahuruwa

india gate sketch - charcoal on a2 paper

Special Recognition - usd 20.-

17 Years of Age

teyla M. Chakawodza

sanchi Stupa - acrylic on a2 canvas

Special Recognition - usd 20.-

14 Years of Age

thulani pasipamire

char minar - oil on a2 canvas

Special Recognition - usd 20.-

20 Years of Age

wellington mufudza

india gate at sunset - oil on a2 canvas

Special Recognition - usd 20.-

50 Years of Age

jerod Taropafadzwa Magora

gateway of india - oil on a2 canvas

Special Recognition - usd 20.-

15 Years of Age

Tsika Dzedu Zimbabwe National Exhibition and Competition 2026