Imbacu: Art from the Inside/Outside (Until 14 October 2007)
This exhibition focuses on artists who were directly and indirectly affected by ‘exile’, both inside and outside of South Africa. Some left due to Apartheid, while others remained internal exiles working within the country. Many went abroad in pursuit of developing their artistic careers.

Invoice: A Survey Show of the Work of Santu Mofokeng (2007)
‘Invoice’ is a survey show of the work of Santu Mofokeng, one of South Africa’s foremost photographers and, according to international curator Simon Njami, “one of the most important photographers of his generation”.

Art from Rorke’s Drift (Until 14 October 2007)
On exhibition is a selection of prints that were acquired in the 1970s, as well as prints and drawings that were acquired in 2006.

The Sneeze 80 x 80: A Featur(ed) Film (Until 28 October 2007)
Conceived and produced by the artists Peter Lloyd Lewis (UK) and Natasha Makowski (USA), ‘the sneeze 80 x 80’ presents one complete work by 80 international artists representing 29 countries and five continents.

Like Father Like Son? Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Art 2006: Churchill Madikida (2007)
Iziko South African National Gallery is proud to host the exhibition of the Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Art 2006, Churchill Madikida, previously also the joint recipient of the Tollman Award for a young artist, in 2003.

Singing the Real – An Exhibition of Contemporary Irish art (Until November 2007)
This exhibition, organised by the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) in Dublin, is the first in an exchange between the RHA and Iziko South African National Gallery. Rather than curate a catch-all group exhibition that touches on the range, vitality and diversity of art in Ireland, curator Patrick Murphy decided to direct the exhibition towards a specific theme, looking at artists who employ scientific method or subject.

Works by Andrew Murray (1917-1998) (2007)
Complementing the taste sensations at this venue is a small but charming display of works by Andrew Murray, presented to us by Desmond McLoughlin. One of South Africa’s best-loved naïve artists, Murray established an international reputation for himself after he left the country in 1969.

Visual Trajectories - Art from India (2006)
This exhibition is a manifestation of the agreement on cultural cooperation between the governments of India and South Africa, with Iziko South African National Gallery and the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi as nodal agencies.

Facing the Past: Seeking the Future - Reflections on a Decade of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2006)
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was set up in 1995 to investigate human rights violations committed during the apartheid era. The Commission started its hearings in 1996 and dealt with approximately 21 000 cases of torture and abuse. It is fitting that, a decade later, the achievements of the Commission are recognised and reflected upon.

Intsimbi Beadwork from South Africa (2006)
A magnificent collection of South African beadwork from the Völkerkunde Museum in Zurich, returned to South Africa to be exhibited at the SA National Gallery until 12 March 2006.

Picasso and Africa (2006)
One of the most important exhibitions in the history of the Iziko South African National Gallery opened to the public on 13 April after a five-week run at the Standard Bank Gallery in Johannesburg.

Second to None: Celebrating 50 Years of Women's Struggles (2006)
Some 20 000 women made their way to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 9 August 1956, protesting the government’s pass laws. 2006 marked the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the event.

Gerard Sekoto - From the Paris Studio (2006)
Gerard Sekoto died in Paris on 20 March 1993. In 2000 the Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology donated the contents of his studio to the Iziko South African National Gallery. This exhibition consists of a small but choice selection of works on paper and a display of memorabilia

Wim Botha: Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Art (2006)
Wim Botha’s travelling exhibition began its year-long tour at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and will end at the Standard Bank Gallery in July 2006. Botha works in multiple media, with sculptures, etchings, paintings and drawings all forming part of his intricate installations.

Revisions: A Narrative of South African Art. The Campbell-Smith Collection (2005)
This exhibition highlights one of the most impressive private collections of South African art.

Voice-overs : Wits writings exploring African artworks
(The Standard Bank Collection of African Art, University of the Witwatersrand Art Galleries):  A national touring exhibition of exceptional pieces chosen from the Standard Bank Collection of African Art at the University of the Witwatersrand Art Galleries.

New Light on Old Masters: The Trust of the late Sir Abe Bailey has been generously funding ongoing conservation treatment of selected works from the Bailey Bequest, and the results of this are now on view.

William Kentridge Retrospective:  William Kentridge could probably be ranked as the most important living South African artist. He has been recognised as one of the most significant artists in the world, his innovative style and haunting images transcending the South African context to speak to humanity.

Handspring Puppet Company Episodes: Episodes is a retrospective exhibition of puppets made by Handspring Puppet Company co-founder Adrian Kohler for adult theatre over the past 15 years.

ReCollection: 130 years of acquiring art for the Nation (1871 - 2001) A spectacular re-conceptualization of the entrance room of the South African National Gallery offering visitors a survey of the history of its Permanent Collections over the past 130 years.

The Loom of Life: African Attire from the Iziko Collections: In Africa textiles are treasured, exchanged, amassed as bridewealth or inheritance, used as shrouds for the departed or to show status, gender and rank. Above all, they have been and continue to be worn in an astonishingly diverse and ingenious variety of ways.

Albert Adams:  This exhibition of 12 paintings and 20 prints and drawings provides a welcome opportunity to see a body of recent work by this artist.

Beyond the Material: Conceptual Art from the Permanent Collection: Conceptual art is less about forms and material than it is about ideas and meanings. It may be defined by the way that it questions what art is, rather than in terms of any particular medium or style.

A Broken Landscape: A Broken Landscape is an ongoing project by photographer Gideon Mendel documenting the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa. (Until 14 April 2002)

Walter Oltmann: Standard Bank Young Artist 2001. A sculptor of extraordinary power who produces work on a huge scale while retaining its exquisite delicacy. (14 March - 14 April 2002)

Positive Lives: Responses to HIV, is a unique collaboration between the Terrence Higgins Trust and Network Photographers. (1 December-31 March 2002)

Birds of a Feather... Explores the universe of birds, from the beginning of time until today. (Until 24 February 2002)

Fresh: Moshekwa Langa. Artist in Residence. Langa is known for his innovative use of media whether working in video, paint or nail varnish. (22 January - 5 February 2002)

Can't forget, can't remember: In this interactive video, Sue Williamson looks at two moments in the proceedings of the Truth Commission. (1 October -18 November 2001)

Surviving the Lens: Photographic studies of south and east African people, 1870-1920 (24 September-18 November 2001)

Narratives, Rituals and Graven Images, consists of about 150 photographs by Omar Badsha. (20 September-18 November 2001)

Exchange Values (21 April - 26 August 2001)
An installation by Shelley Sacks

Soul of Africa - Ame d'Afrique (19 May - 12 August 2001)
An extraordinary selection of African art assembled between 1916 and 1928 by the Swiss connoisseur, Han Coray.

Inferno and Paradiso (21 April - 1 July 2001)
An exhibition curated by Alfredo Jaar which showcases 18 of the world's most acknowledged photojournalists.

Head North (25 February - 1 May 2001)
Bild Museet, Umea, Sweden (international exchange programme)

Hoerikwaggo ( November 2000 - April 2001)
images of table mountain

SoftServe (5 November 1999)
a multimedia art event

Eye Africa (19 December 1998 - 27 February 1999)
festival of African photography

Jane Alexander's Butcher Boys
take a look at Jane Alexander's Butcher Boys

Cecil Skotnes Retrospective

Triumphal Arch and Beyond (Natale Labia Museum 19 July - 16 November 1997)
an educational exhibition on drawings and drawing

PhotoSynthesis (Grahamstown 3 - 31 July 1997)
Contemporary South African Photography

Contemporary South African Art 1985 - 1995
from the South African National Gallery Permanent Collection
(archived)

Isintu (21 March - 6 June 1999)
Ceremony, Identity & Community

What is an artist's print? (Natale Labia Museum 2 September - 12 November 1995)
An exhibition of prints, copies, reproductions and posters

Objects of defiance (10 May - 9 July 1995)
An exhibition curated by Emma Bedford for the Internet
in collaboration with iCafé

Room one exhibition (1995)
An exhibition of selected contemporary works from the South African National Gallery's Permanent Collection in collaboration with iCafé