The nude human form has always been a topic of controversy in the conservative Zimbabwean culture and when nudity is displayed in works of art, it often provokes fierce resistance from sections of society.
While in other countries like neighbouring South Africa and the United States, among others, nudity in art sells just like any other form of art, locally, it is met with mixed reactions and only the bold ones would brave themselves for such type of an art.
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