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SCRATCHES ON THE FACE
15 OCTOBER 2008 - 31 JULY 2009
Room 1
This exhibition, which represented South Africa in a cultural exchange
with India in December 2007, is an excellent introduction to South
African art and history for any visitor. Drawing on the Iziko Art and
Social History Collections, it maps out in the broadest terms the
major themes in the struggle for liberation and survival and how these
have marked the ‘face’ of the country in both literal and metaphorical
terms. Works of art from pre-colonial times and examples of South
African contemporary art are on display.
A splendid illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition, jointly
published by Iziko Museums of Cape Town and the University of South
Africa Press.
Enquiries: Hayden Proud at Tel. 021 467 4676 or email
hproud@iziko.org.za.
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