Joint Exhibition at Nicoleta Gallery
Swiss-Zim Heritage Gallery and Nicoleta Gallery are proud to announce a groundbreaking series of joint exhibitions that will bridge cultural and artistic worlds, uniting Zimbabwean and European art under one roof. This unique collaboration will feature seven remarkable artists from Swiss-Zim Heritage and Nicoleta herself, presenting a vibrant dialogue between two continents and their artistic expressions.
Participating Artists
Nicoleta Albei-Wigger: Nicoleta will present her innovative and thought-provoking European artworks, offering an inspiring contrast and complement to the Zimbabwean pieces.
Keith Zenda: Known for his captivating oil paintings that explore Zimbabwean life and heritage, Keith brings texture and depth to his works, embodying his cultural roots.
Tonderai Mujuru: Specializing in wildlife art, Tonderai’s pieces celebrate the beauty and diversity of African fauna, with a focus on conservation.
Barry Lungu: An abstract artist whose works delve into the complexities of African identity and history through bold, colorful patterns.
Florah Maphosa: A talented upcoming artist whose works focus on celebrating the strength and beauty of women in African society.
Pharaoh Mudenha: An emerging artist who combines modern themes with traditional techniques to create dynamic and evocative pieces.
Willard Mujuru: An innovative artist whose works explore themes of identity and heritage, offering a fresh perspective on Zimbabwean culture.
Keith Zenda: Known for his captivating oil paintings that explore Zimbabwean life and heritage, Keith brings texture and depth to his works, embodying his cultural roots.
Tonderai Mujuru: Specializing in wildlife art, Tonderai’s pieces celebrate the beauty and diversity of African fauna, with a focus on conservation.
Barry Lungu: An abstract artist whose works delve into the complexities of African identity and history through bold, colorful patterns.
Florah Maphosa: A talented upcoming artist whose works focus on celebrating the strength and beauty of women in African society.
Pharaoh Mudenha: An emerging artist who combines modern themes with traditional techniques to create dynamic and evocative pieces.
Willard Mujuru: An innovative artist whose works explore themes of identity and heritage, offering a fresh perspective on Zimbabwean culture.
Exhibition Schedule
9 May 2025 – 16 May 2025
Echoes and Visions: Africa and Europe in Dialogue
This opening exhibition will explore the interplay of cultural echoes and artistic visions between Africa and Europe.
"Africa in Bloom: A Celebration of Heritage and Renewal"
Theme: Focused on the vibrancy of African cultural heritage and the renewal of artistic traditions, combined with Nicoleta’s colorful and emotionally expressive works.
Curatorial Concept & Layout:
Presentation of bold, nature-inspired works by African artists (e.g., wildlife, landscapes) in one section.Nicoleta’s works with emotional or natural themes will be juxtaposed to create visual synergies.A central space for “dialogue pieces” – artworks by African artists and Nicoleta reflecting shared themes of life, growth, and transition.
Theme: Focused on the vibrancy of African cultural heritage and the renewal of artistic traditions, combined with Nicoleta’s colorful and emotionally expressive works.
Curatorial Concept & Layout:
Presentation of bold, nature-inspired works by African artists (e.g., wildlife, landscapes) in one section.Nicoleta’s works with emotional or natural themes will be juxtaposed to create visual synergies.A central space for “dialogue pieces” – artworks by African artists and Nicoleta reflecting shared themes of life, growth, and transition.
4 July 2025 – 11 July 2025
Woven Time: Africa and Europe in Harmony
A celebration of time as a shared thread connecting the two continents through art and tradition.
"Echoes of Resilience: Stories in Art"
Theme: Emphasizing resilience and the human spirit, as portrayed in African art and Nicoleta’s works.
Curatorial Concept & Layout:
A darker, more intimate space for African works exploring themes of challenges, identity, and perseverance.Nicoleta’s emotionally compelling works addressing struggles and triumphs will be positioned to create narrative parallels.A multimedia section featuring interviews or soundscapes centered on the theme of resilience.
Theme: Emphasizing resilience and the human spirit, as portrayed in African art and Nicoleta’s works.
Curatorial Concept & Layout:
A darker, more intimate space for African works exploring themes of challenges, identity, and perseverance.Nicoleta’s emotionally compelling works addressing struggles and triumphs will be positioned to create narrative parallels.A multimedia section featuring interviews or soundscapes centered on the theme of resilience.
12 September 2025 – 19 September 2025
Heritage and Horizons: Rethinking Africa and Europe
This exhibition will challenge conventional narratives, reimagining shared heritage and future horizons.
"Bridging Worlds: A Transcultural Dialogue"
Theme: Highlighting the fusion of African and European artistic expressions and the universal language of art.
Curatorial Concept & Layout:
Integration of African and Nicoleta’s works within the same areas to emphasize dialogue.“Conversation pairs”: One artwork from each side will be paired based on theme, color palette, or concept.A timeline or graphic representation showcasing key moments in African and European art history.
Theme: Highlighting the fusion of African and European artistic expressions and the universal language of art.
Curatorial Concept & Layout:
Integration of African and Nicoleta’s works within the same areas to emphasize dialogue.“Conversation pairs”: One artwork from each side will be paired based on theme, color palette, or concept.A timeline or graphic representation showcasing key moments in African and European art history.
28 November 2025 – 12 December 2025
Past Meets Future: Artistic Journeys Between Africa and Europe
Closing the series, this exhibition will juxtapose historical influences with modern visions of artistic expression.
Theme: A reflection on the intersection of traditional African roots and contemporary European influences, highlighting how art transcends time, space, and culture to inspire the future.
Curatorial Concept & Layout:
Historical Foundations: One section dedicated to works influenced by traditional African art forms, mythology, and ancestral narratives, showcasing their lasting influence.Contemporary Dialogues: A juxtaposition of modern interpretations from both African and European artists, exploring shared themes such as migration, identity, and global interconnectedness.Collaborative Futures: A central feature of joint works or paired pieces, emphasizing how artistic innovation is shaped by cross-cultural collaboration and shared creative visions.Interactive Space: A multimedia installation incorporating digital projections, soundscapes, or augmented reality experiences, immersing viewers in the evolving story of African-European artistic connections.This final exhibition will serve as a celebration of unity and transformation, where the past informs the present and future, and art becomes a bridge between worlds.
Curatorial Concept & Layout:
Historical Foundations: One section dedicated to works influenced by traditional African art forms, mythology, and ancestral narratives, showcasing their lasting influence.Contemporary Dialogues: A juxtaposition of modern interpretations from both African and European artists, exploring shared themes such as migration, identity, and global interconnectedness.Collaborative Futures: A central feature of joint works or paired pieces, emphasizing how artistic innovation is shaped by cross-cultural collaboration and shared creative visions.Interactive Space: A multimedia installation incorporating digital projections, soundscapes, or augmented reality experiences, immersing viewers in the evolving story of African-European artistic connections.This final exhibition will serve as a celebration of unity and transformation, where the past informs the present and future, and art becomes a bridge between worlds.
Exhibition Concept
These exhibitions aim to create a compelling dialogue between the artworks of Swiss-Zim Heritage Gallery and Nicoleta Albei-Wigger, showcasing how two distinct artistic traditions can merge, complement, and inform one another. Each exhibition will present a thoughtfully curated collection of paintings, exploring themes such as heritage, time, dialogue, and the future. This project celebrates the uniqueness of each culture while highlighting the universal language of art.
Key Themes:
Dialogue: Art as a medium of communication between Africa and Europe.
Harmony: Exploring shared values and perspectives through creative expression.
Heritage: Emphasizing the cultural roots of Zimbabwean and European art.
Innovation: Pioneering new ways of storytelling by blending traditional and contemporary techniques.
Key Themes:
Dialogue: Art as a medium of communication between Africa and Europe.
Harmony: Exploring shared values and perspectives through creative expression.
Heritage: Emphasizing the cultural roots of Zimbabwean and European art.
Innovation: Pioneering new ways of storytelling by blending traditional and contemporary techniques.
Invitation to Art Enthusiasts
We warmly invite art lovers and collectors to immerse themselves in this unparalleled artistic exchange. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness how two worlds meet and merge, creating something entirely new and beautiful. The exhibitions will not only offer visual delights but also provoke thought and conversation about the evolving global art scene.
Nicoleta Gallery Berlin, situated within the LIVING BERLIN center at Kantstraße 17, 10623 Berlin, is a distinguished art space dedicated to the works of Nicoleta Albei-Wigger. Operating from Tuesday to Saturday between 14:00 and 19:00, the gallery offers visitors an intimate look into Nicoleta's artistic journey. Read more by clicking here