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Gain insight into age-old genre of
Still Life painting
On Saturday 9 February,
at 14:30 at the Old Town House
in Greenmarket Square, Prof Michael Godby conducts a walkabout
of an exhibition entitled Is
there Still-Life? The exhibition, which runs until 31 March, is
a must-see for both art cognoscenti and the general public. The vast and
lively selection of works provides insight into the different
influences on this centuries-old genre, including art styles,
lifestyles, socio-political circumstances and the personal
philosophies of artists.
The
Old Town House is home to the famous Iziko Michaelis Collection of
Old Dutch Masters. Hosted by
Friends of the Michaelis Collection, the event is free for
Friends and R10 for guests.Parking is available in the Mandela
Rhodes Place parking garage, corner Burg and Wale Street.
Booking is not required. Enquiries
to Lila Komnick at 021 403 2123.
Images:
-
Pieter Hugo In Tyrone Brands
Bedroom 2007
- Robert Hodgins A conservative
Still Life 1986 Oil on canvas
- Frans Oerder Still Life with
Cauldron and Onions Oil on canvas
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