Zimbabwe: Art, Symbol and Meaning has already received notable mentions and reviews in the international press. Here is a list of quotes from arts journalists and prominent figures in African art and history. You can read further details in the links below.
'Replete with historical and contemporary photographs taken across Zimbabwe of religious and cultural objects in context and in use in a way which is impossible to articulate in a museum display and almost impossible to gain access to for outsiders.' - Valerie Kabov, First Floor Gallery Harare Director and Arts Editor ART AFRICA
'At a time when the Zimbabwean people face terrible challenges of disenfranchisement, starvation and the literal and spiritual dissolution of their culture, this significant celebration of rich and beautiful traditions could not be more pressing.' - Gordon Glyn-Jones, Arts Editor The South African
‘The birds are among the most symbolic cultural objects of our time,’ the head of Zimbabwe's national museums, Godfrey Mahachi, told AFP news agency. ‘They connect the present with our past.’ - Al Jazeera
'It was with great pleasure and excitement opening the book just received now. WOW seeing it live is just amazing, it carries so much important content I can relate to so well as I went through the book. I must say Congratulations and really you pulled through something that no one will delete. Thank you and Duncan. The images make me want to be home. ' – Virginia Chihota, Zimbabwean Artist
‘In a rare move last month, four of the statues were temporarily set on the original plinths from where they were stolen at the Great Zimbabwe monument. The heavy figurines, some standing at about 1.5 metres (4.9 feet), were moved from an on-site museum and placed outdoors on pedestals for a photoshoot. Their pictures were taken for a book on ancient African art – Zimbabwe: Art, Symbol and Meaning – to be published in September.’ - Zimbabwe Voice
'I have received the two books that I ordered. Bravo, it's a truly magnificent work, very elegant, very qualitative. And the photographs are absolutely remarkable. It's a feast!' - Daniela Franck, Arts Management Professional
'I just received your book Zimbabwe Art, symbole et sens at home today. It is a really wonderful book that I am so happy to discover ! The quality of the photos, the density of the documentation and the overview of all the traditions and art of Zimbabwe, I couldn't imagine a more beautiful book.' - Franck Bordas, Publisher and Printmaker
