Arts
‘Three Decades of Democracy’ presented by WHAG in Kimberley─── 09:31 Tue, 06 Aug 2024
“Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens speaks to Chepape Makgato – Chief Curator at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley about this remarkable exhibition.”
Three Decades of Democracy is set to highlight the vibrancy and diversity of South African art, curated to offer both a historical and contemporary perspective.
Co-curated by Happy Dhlame who has also curated exhibitions in France and Switzerland and teaches at Lycée Français in Sandton and Funda in Soweto, while engaging in outreach in Pondoland, Nquthu, and the Vaal.
Happy Dhlame at the opening of the exhibition in Kimberley last month. Photo supplied
The current exhibition features acclaimed artists such as David Koloane, Vincent Baloyi, and others, alongside emerging talents like Nompumelelo Tshabalala and Nelson Makamo. It highlights the impact of early art education institutions and showcases diverse mediums reflecting South Africa’s socio-political history, from the Marikana massacre to debates over Orania.
This exhibition is on until the end of August. Photo supplied
More details here.
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