VISUAL artist Keith Zenda scored another milestone by exhibiting at the 19th Edition of the Hamptons Fine Art Fair 2025.The exhibition ran from July 10 to 13 at the Southampton Fairgrounds in New York, the United States.Zenda’s achievement came after exhibiting his work alongside legend Salvador Dalí, a Spanish surrealist artist known for his dreamlike and bizarre imagery, marked by precise detail and a vivid imagination. Affectionately known as The Art Bulldozer, Zenda showcased a body of work which was a courageous surveillance of African identity, resilience and interconnectedness at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair 2025, which was bankrolled by brands and companies like AFS Mosaics, Carlos Falchi, Christie’s/ORA Casa Tua, Grey/Ven, Moooi, Room and Board, Yvel, among others.Known as the only international art fair in the Hamptons, Hamptons Fine Art Fair 2025 featured over 130 galleries and 600 artists, spanning post-war masters to the contemporary window of emerging voices.The fair embraced cultural depth with themed booths such as The Real Surreal and Rising Stars from Down Under, plus live performances and solo showcases.Zenda told NewsDay Life & Style that he had many memorable moments, adding that the one that stood out as the best was meeting a collector who resonated deeply with his work and had a meaningful conversation about art, culture and identity. Said Zenda: “It was wonderful to see my work connecting with someone at a personal level”.He added that the Hamptons Fine Art Fair 2025 exhibition opened doors to new opportunities and connections which would result in potential collaborations, exhibitions and projects emerging from this experience.“I am excited about my upcoming project — opening a state-of-the-art cultural gallery in Harare. This gallery will showcase Zimbabwean art and culture, attracting tourists and art enthusiasts,” Zenda said.“It was an incredible opportunity to showcase my work alongside international artists and connect with art enthusiasts and collectors from around the world. “I am thrilled to have gained exposure and made meaningful connections that will help to take my career to the next level.”He added: “My creative process is often intuitive and experimental. I draw inspiration from my Zimbabwean heritage, culture and personal experiences. I explore different mediums and techniques to express my ideas and emotions. “Through my art, I aim to spark conversations and reflections on important issues. I approach these themes by sharing my perspectives and experiences, encouraging viewers to think critically and empathetically.”Zenda said he took time to get inspired by the Bushwick Gallery, which featured Gina Keatley, Beth Shaw, Jon Sarkin, Roger W Hsia, Sherihan Khalil and Kelly Nicole and displayed a diverse range from abstract minimalism to textured, emotive work. Vin Gallery had debuting artist Yohei Yama, marking a return to New York while the Vertu Fine Art had bodies of works by Donald Sultan, Julian Opie and Daisy Seilern, alongside prints and sculptures from a range of modern masters Artios Gallery (Booth 423), featuring Elena Seroff, Natalia Koren Kropf and Irina Sheynfeld, among others. As the fair’s white tents folded away and the art world turned its gaze to the next destination, Zenda’s imprint remained firmly etched in the hearts of collectors and dreamers alike. His journey from Harare to the Hamptons is more than a personal triumph, it is a powerful reminder that authentic stories, when told through art, transcend borders. In a world hungry for connection and meaning, Zenda’s voice is not just being heard. It is being celebrated on the global stage.
