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  Iziko South African National Gallery to exhibit DIS-EASE: a new generation of video art from the Rijksakademie archives 02/04/2009
The Iziko South African National Gallery is proud to host DIS-EASE: a new generation of video art from the Rijksakademie archives. Taking place from 6 April until 28 June 2009, the video compilation screening reflects on the power of the medium, both in terms of content and articulation, as explored by some twenty-seven artists of seventeen different nationalities. more >>
  Braille Exhibition for Whale Well as Iziko Museums of Cape Town get into spirit of South African Library Week 13/03/2009
In celebration of South African Library Week (Monday 16 until Saturday 21 March), Iziko Museums of Cape Town’s Natural History, Social History and Art Collections Libraries will again be hosting their annual popular Library Week programme.
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  The Tropics: Views from the Middle of the Globe 13/03/2009
Paradise, or unpredictable, menacing jungle, escape or place of damnation? This exhibition investigates the myth of “the tropics” through the juxtaposition of contemporary and pre-modern artworks. Contemporary artistic involvement with the myth of “the tropics” is juxtaposed with historical objects from the geographically defined belt of the tropics. more >>
  New Director of Art Collections at Iziko 02/03/2009
The CEO of Iziko Museums of Cape Town, Prof H.C. Bredekamp, has pleasure in announcing that Mr Riason Naidoo has been appointed as Director of Art Collections at Iziko. He takes up his appointment in May 2009. His portfolio includes responsibility for the art collections at Iziko South African National Gallery and the Old Town House. more >>