From the Romantic Era, the renowned poet and painter, William Blake once wrote on the intertwining relationships of the cosmos, and the universal conventions of habitat and the compassion that it attached therein; “The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.”. On a warm summer’s night, at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, The Italian Embassy in Harare and the Friends of the Gallery will hold a Masked Ball themed Your Nest is My Nest ,This momentous occasion will take place on Saturday the First of October 2016 and is to be graced by a wide array of luminaries from all strata of society, the cause being supporting the Gallery’s efforts to preserve the nation’s Permanent Collection.
The Fundraising effort this year is focused on celebrating birds and their habitats and the organizers have decided to fuse the theme with a Venetian-styled masked ball where guests will be invited to come veiled as their favorite birds, and enjoy an exciting evening of delicious Italian food, fine wine and great music. There will also be a live auction of artworks on the evening, from the cream of Zimbabwean artists!
Funds raised at this auspicious event will be used to maintain the National Gallery’s Permanent Collection. Art is a national treasure that needs the public’s help in order to be preserved for its intrinsic value and for the enjoyment of future generations. As such, the Bird theme presents an object of identity that is also the country’s National Emblem; the Fish Eagle, a most worthy image to celebrate for its personification of national pride by an institution that works towards the preservation of national heritage.
Amid the glamour and glitz there is the underlying power of relationships, and the bond between Zimbabwe and Italy will be perceived through the flourishing infusion of Italian culture in a Zimbabwean landscape; a tale of two countries embracing understanding through song, dance and art. The Masked Ball will also serve as a curtain-raiser for the annual Musica Festival with Italian Opera on the playbill.
Tickets are available at $80 per person, $150 per couple and an Early-Bird discount Price for Corporations is available for tables of ten at $720. Tickets are available at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Pemcol Bakery Sam Levy’s Village and Little Eataly Restaurant at Doon Estate in Msasa from 28th August 2016. Limited seating , so get your tickets soon!
RSVP: ZvikomboreroMandangu: (0)4 704 66/7 Merilyn Mushakwe: 078 315 0036
info@nationalgallery.co.zw merilyn.m37@gmail.com
