Zoma Contemporary Art Center (ZCAC) is an art
institute for creating contemporary African and
international art. The concept of (ZCAC) began in
November 2002 with Giziawi #1, a three-day
public art activity on Meskel Square. Meskel
Square is the largest open public venue in Addis
Abeba. The idea behind Giziawi #1 was to
promote contemporary art in Ethiopia by bringing a
free open venue exhibition to the public. To
create Giziawi #1, over forty-two national and
international organizations collaborated with
in-kind and monetary support. It proved that a
creative and positive outcome is possible through
collaborative effort. It was also a showcase for
cutting-edge contemporary artistic expression
through unique curatorial practice in Africa.
institute for creating contemporary African and
international art. The concept of (ZCAC) began in
November 2002 with Giziawi #1, a three-day
public art activity on Meskel Square. Meskel
Square is the largest open public venue in Addis
Abeba. The idea behind Giziawi #1 was to
promote contemporary art in Ethiopia by bringing a
free open venue exhibition to the public. To
create Giziawi #1, over forty-two national and
international organizations collaborated with
in-kind and monetary support. It proved that a
creative and positive outcome is possible through
collaborative effort. It was also a showcase for
cutting-edge contemporary artistic expression
through unique curatorial practice in Africa.
