Posted February 2007

21/02/2007 Talk on "Climate change" evolves into fossil hunt 27 Feb
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Prof Bruce Hewitson will not be available to discuss "Climate Change" on 27 February at 19:00 at Iziko SA Museum. However, Friends of SA Museum are delighted to host renowned palaeontologist and lecturer, Dr Roger Smith, who discusses his experiences whilst "Fossil Hunting in Niger".
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20/02/2007 Clothes maketh not the man, but the artist
Clothes may not maketh the man but fabric certainly plays a significant, if subtle, role in works of art. The articulation of drapery in painting," says Hayden Proud, curator of Iziko's Historical Paintings and Sculpture, "is certainly a major aspect of the history of art."
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16/02/2007 Winds of change at Gallery Café
The delightful artworks of Andrew Murray are currently on view on the Gallery Café, Iziko SA National Gallery, in Government Avenue.
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04/02/2007 Rembrandt, Poussin & Velasquez - lecture series at Iziko SA Museum
Following a sell-out lecture series last year on Baroque art by critic Lloyd Pollak, the public will once again have the opportunity to learn about this bold and decorative art movement of the 17th century.
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02/02/2007 The truth about global warming - expert speaks at Iziko
The question on many people's minds today is whether or not we are on a disaster course due to global warming. To discuss issues around this critical topic and also whether the phenomenon is myth or truth, Prof Bruce Hewitson will present a lecture entitled "Climate change: Myth and mystery, truth and travesty"... 
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