Adam Madebe

Adam Madebe (born 1954) is a visual artist, frequently credited as one of Zimbabwe's most known sculptors working in metal.

[3] His sculptures, which are often life-size or larger, are part of prestigious collections across the world with some of his works such as his Fallen Warrior shown at the British Museum,[1] still used as case studies for fine art students in Zimbabwe today.

[5] This and other works by this artist were shown at the 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair in Somerset House in London in October 2015.

[1] Adam Madebe participated in the 1989 Pachipamwe II Workshop held at Cyrene Mission outside Bulawayo, Zimbabwe alongside the successful artists Joram Mariga, Bernard Matemera, Bill Ainslie, Voti Thebe, Sokari Douglas Camp and David Koloane.

This male nude work generated significant local discussion about its suitability for public display in a somewhat conservative country.