11/11/2025
As the COP30 climate conference kicks off in Brazil, we shine a light on Zimbabwean artist who has given his voice to the United Artists For Climate campaign which is running throughout COP30.
Takadiwa is known around the world for his extraordinary installations made from consumer waste such as old toothbrushes and computer keys; his artworks are put together in his studio in Mbare Art Space in Zimbabwe – which you can read about in “Collective Vision”, our feature on in the latest issue of .
As co-founder of Mbare Art Space, Takadiwa has provided a functioning workspace for a collective of exciting young Zimbabwean artists; not only this, but his focus on reusing old materials has brought the concepts of sustainability and environmental legacy to the forefront of Zimbabwe’s art scene.
“At COP30 I join global voices not only in calling for change, but in showing it: by transforming what we discard into something sacred,” says Takadiwa. “Because in many traditions, you cannot harm the environment without harming people – and you cannot heal one without healing other.”
“Collective Vision” is on page 100 of the latest issue of Design//Life Africa, out now. (For Stockists, see Highlights 👆)
