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[[File:Cynthia_Zukas.jpg|thumbnail|right|Cynthia Zukas (r) with [[Agnes Yombwe]] at the [[Livingstone Museum]]]] | |||
'''Cynthia Zukas''' (born in 1931) is a fine artist and an advocate for visual arts in [[Zambia]]. She is wife of veteran politician and freedom fighter, [[Simon Zukas]]. | '''Cynthia Zukas''' (born in 1931) is a fine artist and an advocate for visual arts in [[Zambia]]. She is wife of veteran politician and freedom fighter, [[Simon Zukas]]. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Cynthia was born in 1931 in Cape Town, South Africa.<ref name="lechwe">[http://www.lechwetrust.org/about-lechwe-trust About Lechwe Trust: Cynthia Zukas]</ref> She graduated with a BA in Fine Art from Cape Town University and migrated to Zambia in 1965 where she became involved in the country’s cultural and artistic movements including: [[Art Centre Foundation]], [[Mpapa Gallery]], [[National Museums Board]], [[Zambia National Arts Council]]. | Cynthia was born in 1931 in Cape Town, South Africa.<ref name="lechwe">[http://www.lechwetrust.org/about-lechwe-trust About Lechwe Trust: Cynthia Zukas]</ref> She graduated with a BA in Fine Art from Cape Town University and migrated to Zambia in 1965 where she became involved in the country’s cultural and artistic movements including: [[Art Centre Foundation]], [[Mpapa Gallery]], [[National Museums Board]], [[Zambia National Arts Council]]. | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Cynthia and her husband Simon met in London in 1952 while Simon was in exile and the two married three years later. | Cynthia and her husband Simon met in London in 1952 while Simon was in exile and the two married three years later. | ||
==Politics and activism== | |||
Although she conveys gentleness through her paintings, she courageously campaigned for the [[African National Congress]] (ANC) during Zambia’s freedom struggle and in 1951 got into trouble with the racist regime of the time. This pressed her family to send her to London for a one-year art teachers' course. While in London, she met freedom fighter and outspoken political leader Simon Zukas, to whom she is married.<ref name="andrew"/> | |||
==Community initiatives== | ==Community initiatives== | ||
In 1986, Cynthia formed [[Lechwe Trust]], a charitable trust for the visual arts in Zambia. Other founding members included [[Henry Tayali]] (1943 – 1987) and Bente Lorenz (1922 – 2011).<ref name="lechwe"/> | In 1986, Cynthia formed [[Lechwe Trust]], a charitable trust for the visual arts in Zambia. Other founding members included [[Henry Tayali]] (1943 – 1987) and Bente Lorenz (1922 – 2011).<ref name="lechwe"/> The Trust has the largest private collection of Zambian art in the country and has given grants to many artists and supported several major workshops.<ref name="choma2"/> | ||
[[File:Cynthia Zukas painting1.JPG|200px|thumbnail|right|"We want clean water," Etching by Cynthia Zukas at the 2013 art exhibition at [[Choma Museum]]]] | |||
She has been supporting the arts in Zambia in many capacities: privately, as a member of the Art Centre Foundation, co-director of Mpapa Art Gallery, Chairlady of the Lechwe Trust and in many more functions.<ref name="choma">[http://artblog.zamart.org/2013/08/the-2013-graphic-art-exhibition-of.html THE 2013 GRAPHIC ART EXHIBITION OF THE CHOMA MUSEUM, 17 August 2013]</ref> | She has been supporting the arts in Zambia in many capacities: privately, as a member of the Art Centre Foundation, co-director of Mpapa Art Gallery, Chairlady of the Lechwe Trust and in many more functions.<ref name="choma">[http://artblog.zamart.org/2013/08/the-2013-graphic-art-exhibition-of.html THE 2013 GRAPHIC ART EXHIBITION OF THE CHOMA MUSEUM, 17 August 2013]</ref> | ||
Cynthia is | Cynthia is the first professionally trained printmaker of Zambia and one of the pioneers of Zambian graphic art.<ref name="choma2">[http://chomamuseumartgallery.weebly.com/current-exhibition.html Choma Museum, GRAPHIC ART OF ZAMBIA]</ref> She has been supporting the arts in Zambia from her personal resources since the 1950s. | ||
==Awards and | ==Awards and recognition== | ||
*In 2000, Cynthia was the winner of the National Arts Council “Ngoma award for outstanding contribution in the development of the visual arts”. | *In 2000, Cynthia was the winner of the National Arts Council “Ngoma award for outstanding contribution in the development of the visual arts”. | ||
*In 2011, she | *In 2011, she was honoured by the Press Freedom Committee of The Post Newspaper (PFC) and granted the Julia Chikamoneka Freedom Award.<ref name="andrew">[http://andrewmulenga.blogspot.com/2012/06/queen-honours-cynthia-zukas.html Queen honours Cynthia Zukas, 28 June 2012]</ref> | ||
*In 2012 she received from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain an MBE | *In 2012 she received from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain an Order of the British Empire (MBE) for “promoting visual arts in Zambia” and being “instrumental in creating an historical archive of Zambian art spanning more than 50 years.” Member of the Order of the British Empire honours are given at an annual event in London to people from all walks of life and all sections of society who have made a difference to their community.<ref name="queen">[http://zambiareports.com/2012/06/15/queen-elizabeth-bestows-the-order-of-british-empire-on-zukas/ Zambia Reports, Queen Elizabeth Bestows The Order Of British Empire On Zukas, 15 June 2012]</ref> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.lechwetrust.org/about-lechwe-trust Lechwe Trust] | *[http://www.lechwetrust.org/about-lechwe-trust Lechwe Trust website] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:25, 29 June 2016
Cynthia Zukas (born in 1931) is a fine artist and an advocate for visual arts in Zambia. She is wife of veteran politician and freedom fighter, Simon Zukas.
Early life
Cynthia was born in 1931 in Cape Town, South Africa.[1] She graduated with a BA in Fine Art from Cape Town University and migrated to Zambia in 1965 where she became involved in the country’s cultural and artistic movements including: Art Centre Foundation, Mpapa Gallery, National Museums Board, Zambia National Arts Council.
Personal life
Cynthia and her husband Simon met in London in 1952 while Simon was in exile and the two married three years later.
Politics and activism
Although she conveys gentleness through her paintings, she courageously campaigned for the African National Congress (ANC) during Zambia’s freedom struggle and in 1951 got into trouble with the racist regime of the time. This pressed her family to send her to London for a one-year art teachers' course. While in London, she met freedom fighter and outspoken political leader Simon Zukas, to whom she is married.[2]
Community initiatives
In 1986, Cynthia formed Lechwe Trust, a charitable trust for the visual arts in Zambia. Other founding members included Henry Tayali (1943 – 1987) and Bente Lorenz (1922 – 2011).[1] The Trust has the largest private collection of Zambian art in the country and has given grants to many artists and supported several major workshops.[3]
"We want clean water," Etching by Cynthia Zukas at the 2013 art exhibition at Choma Museum
She has been supporting the arts in Zambia in many capacities: privately, as a member of the Art Centre Foundation, co-director of Mpapa Art Gallery, Chairlady of the Lechwe Trust and in many more functions.[4]
Cynthia is the first professionally trained printmaker of Zambia and one of the pioneers of Zambian graphic art.[3] She has been supporting the arts in Zambia from her personal resources since the 1950s.
Awards and recognition
- In 2000, Cynthia was the winner of the National Arts Council “Ngoma award for outstanding contribution in the development of the visual arts”.
- In 2011, she was honoured by the Press Freedom Committee of The Post Newspaper (PFC) and granted the Julia Chikamoneka Freedom Award.[2]
- In 2012 she received from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain an Order of the British Empire (MBE) for “promoting visual arts in Zambia” and being “instrumental in creating an historical archive of Zambian art spanning more than 50 years.” Member of the Order of the British Empire honours are given at an annual event in London to people from all walks of life and all sections of society who have made a difference to their community.[5]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 About Lechwe Trust: Cynthia Zukas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Queen honours Cynthia Zukas, 28 June 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Choma Museum, GRAPHIC ART OF ZAMBIA
- ↑ THE 2013 GRAPHIC ART EXHIBITION OF THE CHOMA MUSEUM, 17 August 2013
- ↑ Zambia Reports, Queen Elizabeth Bestows The Order Of British Empire On Zukas, 15 June 2012
