WHAT MAKES MAZI DISTINCT
Rooted in Place
MAZI is rooted in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. Every project is grounded in this landscape and its traditions.
About
Where MAZI Began
OUR STORY
MAZI is inspired by the word 'Mazingira' (environment) and Pius Matunge's family legacy of healing and leadership. In 2018, Pius united artists and historians to document the biodiversity and culture of the Uluguru Mountains through expeditions organized by Tengeneza Generation (TEG).
By 2023, MAZI became an independent organisation with an online exhibition platform, serving as a living archive of expeditions and stories from the Uluguru mountains.
MISSION
Our Mission
"To provide engaging experiences through art and thoughtful curation."
RELATIONSHIP WITH TENGENEZA GENERATION
Sister Organisation
MAZI is the sister organisation of Tengeneza Generation (TEG). TEG advances livelihoods and conservation, while MAZI focuses on camping, curation, and creative connections with nature.
ONLINE EXHIBITION PLATFORM
mazitanzania.exposure.co
Since 2023, MAZI has maintained an online exhibition platform showcasing photography, cultural documentation, and stories from the forest regions. Works include forest expeditions, community portraits, ecological storytelling, and upcoming exhibitions such as 'Everything You Pray Also Dances' a Makonde sculpture exhibition scheduled for October 2026.
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Discover Our Work
Explore our offerings, meet our artists, and see how we're connecting art, ecology, and indigenous knowledge.