1910-2010: From Pierneef to Gugulective
15 April until mid-September

This large exhibition, which occupies the entire Gallery, showcases the history and diversity of modern and contemporary South African art from the time of the formation of the Union of South Africa a century ago to the present.

The exhibition covers the period when modern South African art started to articulate itself in relation to the rest of the world. The selection, primarily from the Iziko South African National Gallery permanent collection is supplemented by works on loan from other public and corporate collections around the country. Audiences can look forward to modern gems and rare treasures by Gerard Sekoto, Irma Stern, George Pemba, Maggie Laubser, Gerard Bhengu, JH Pierneef, Durant Sihlali and Dumile Feni. The exhibition acknowledges important developments in local art history such as Polly Street, Rorke’s Drift, DRUM magazine,
Resistance Art, and the rise of South Africa’s energetic contemporary art scene.

A rare overview of South African art. Don’t miss it!

Enquiries: Shameem Adams, Tel. 021 467 4663
or email sadams@iziko.org.za

US
15 April until October
Room 1

US owes its genesis to the devastating xenophobic attacks that occurred in South Africa in 2008. It was created in an effort to explore what binds communities, as well as the complexities of
difference. As the title suggests, the focus is on the ‘us’, rather than the ‘them’, which typically refers to the marginalised and unwanted ‘other’. Included works contemplate the shifting constellation of self, nation, place and culture.

Curated by Bettina Malcomess and Simon Njami, the exhibition features work by both younger and more established local and international artists including Andrew Putter, Bili Bidjocka, Donna Kukama, Kemang Wa Lehulere, Mikhael Subotzky, Justin Brett, Frances Goodman, the Gugulective, and others.

Enquiries: Andrea Lewis, email alewis@iziko.org.za