Outdoor Exhibition on Display Now – April 19, 2026
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, a 35-acre subtropical estate and historic museum located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, welcomes visitors to experience ZimSculpt, its new outdoor exhibit celebrating contemporary Zimbabwean stone sculptures. ZimSculpt has transformed the historic estate into a global showcase of Zimbabwean art, culture, and craftsmanship.
ZimSculpt features hundreds of hand-carved stone sculptures by 150 contemporary artists from Zimbabwe. Rooted in the centuries-old Shona sculptural tradition, the works create an immersive experience blending art, nature, and history. Guest curators Vivienne and Joseph Croisette carefully placed the sculptures to complement the estate and honor the legacy of Bonnet House founders Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett.
ZimSculpt offers visitors a rare opportunity to see the creative process with daily live sculpting demonstrations by Zimbabwean artists Passmore Mupindiko and Shine Muzika, who use traditional Shona techniques. The demonstrations provide firsthand insight into the skill, patience, and cultural knowledge behind each finished work which are all available for purchase.
ZimSculpt has earned international acclaim, with pieces having been displayed in collections worldwide, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Paris’ Rodin Museum, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The collection has garnered the attention of prominent figures such as Sir Richard Attenborough, Morgan Freeman, the Rockefeller family, and the British Royal Household.
Bonnet House will also be holding a ZimSculpt Exhibit VIP Opening Reception on Saturday, January 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on its beautiful Waterfront Veranda. Attendees will get a first look at the remarkable ZimSculpt collection, be able to mingle with the artists, enjoy live musical entertainment by Positively Africa, and savor light fare and cocktails provided by Hugh’s Catering. Admission to the reception is $50 per person and includes access to both the reception and the exhibit.
ZimSculpt sponsors include Jim & Lynn LaBate; Sherry Walters, Victoria Kirby; Museum and Collector Resource, LLC; Suzanne & Hugh Higgins; Norman Keller & Virginia Becart; The Judith Ann Linnell Foundation Fund; Chip & Eileen LaMarca; Brody & Brody P.A.; Kathryn Lant; Ted & Katherine Drum; and Charles & Laura Palmer.
For general tickets and more information, please visit bonnethouse.org/outdoor-exhibits.
Admission prices to the ZimSculpt Exhibit at Bonnet House: Self-Guided Tours: $30 ($5 discount if purchased online), Guided Tours: $35, Upstairs Tour: $40, Grounds Tour Only: $15. Special guided group tours (minimum 15-20 people) with ZimSculpt curator Vivienne Croisette will be available Tuesday – Saturday. Please visit https://www.bonnethouse.org/groups-specialty-tours/ for more information.
High resolution images can be downloaded here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ldetaiyjw6hinjtom86sc/AI6IyhpY8KFrTF9j9utXuno?rlkey=0mskwqfaahci8sc5lh46ojs80&st=0czo8cg3&dl=0
