Dominic Benhura considered to be part of the second generation of Zimbabwean stonecarvers. Dominic Benhura Dominic Benhura (born 1968) is a Zimbabwean sculptor. Benhura was born in Murewa, to the northeast of Salisbury (Harare since 1982). His father died before his birth, and he was raised by his mother. As he was an excellent student, it was suggested that he be sent to Salisbury for further studies. His uncle had a home in the suburb of Tafara, and Benhura went to live there at the age of ten; he lived with his cousin Tapfuma Gutsa, already a well-known sculptor. Benhura began polishing
First Floor Gallery Harare Mbare to The Basement Nightclub, National Gallery of Zimbabwe Mutare and the Chimanimani Festival to host events, educational screenings and exhibitions. It is also embarking on a range of international projects. First Floor Gallery Harare has four activity streams, which can qualify as departments: Exhibitions, Education, Events and Artist Residency. All these streams operate and are administered synergistically as part of the gallery’s annual programming. First Floor Gallery Harare First Floor Gallery Harare is Zimbabwe’s first contemporary emerging artist run gallery. The gallery is dedicated to supporting the professional and career development of the new generation of contemporary Zimbabwean artists