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Anderson Mukomberanwa (9 February 1968 – 2003) was a Zimbabwean artist and engineer known primarily for his stone sculpture.

Anderson Mukomberanwa
Born	9 February 1968 Ruwa, Zimbabwe
Died	2003 (aged 34–35)
Nationality	Zimbabwean
Occupation	Sculpture and engineer
Spouse	NYARAI GLORIAH
Children	NICHOLAS TAYANANISWA(son) ABIGAIL TANAKA (daughter)
Parents	Nicholas Mukomberanwa (father) Grace Mukomberanwa (mother)
Relatives	Ennica Mukomberanwa (sister) Lawrence Mukomberanwa (brother) Nesbert Mukomberanwa (brother) Netsai Mukomberanwa (sister) Taguma Mukomberanwa (brother)

Mukomberanwa began his art career by studying with his father, working with hard stones native to the region. Later in his career he took up printmaking, becoming interested in etching and woodblock printing. He was also a painter. He had his own style of art that incorporated humor.[1] Anderson obtained a btech degree from harare polytechnic college in 1993.There after he decided to gointo art rather than pursue his profession as a civil engineer Anderson died from cancer on 9 March 2003.[1]

He was a member of Zimbabwe's acclaimed Mukomberanwa family of sculptors. He is the son of Nicholas Mukomberanwa, he was the brother of second generation sculptors Taguma, Lawrence, Ennica, and Netsai Mukomberanwa, and the cousin of Nesbert Mukomberanwa.

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• Biographical sketch

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