Zimbabwean artists to take on Cecil Rhodes’ colonial legacy in bold Oxford exhibition
Zimbabwean sculptures confronting British colonialism will go on display at Oxford’s Oriel College, with Wallace Mkanka’s 'Blindfold Justice' named overall winner of the competition.
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Zimbabwean sculptures confronting British colonialism will go on display at Oxford’s Oriel College, with Wallace Mkanka’s 'Blindfold Justice' named overall winner of the competition.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/23/zimbabwean-artists-to-take-on-cecil-rhodes-colonial-legacy-in-bold-oxford-exhibition
Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.
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00:14We got the support first of the church actually in Oxford, the University Church.
00:19They offered to have an exhibition there where the centrepiece would be a sculpture from here.
00:27Plus, we'll have about ten posters explaining the history of Cecil Rhodes to educate the young people in the UK and elsewhere.
00:34We have many visitors to Oxford from around the world to educate them about some of that colonial history
00:39and to get them to reflect on the impact of the British Empire, particularly Cecil Rhodes' impact here in Zimbabwe.
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