1910-2010: From Pierneef to Gugulective exhibition opens next week and Arts Update

We also heard from Riason Naidoo – Director of Iziko Museums Arts collection and 1910-2010: From Pierneef to Gugulective Curator. This exhibition will be opening at the Iziko South African National Gallery next week Thursday. 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 but Riason explained more. 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. For more information call Shameem Adams on (021) 467 4663 or email sadams@iziko.org.za alternatively visit www.iziko.org.za for the gallery opening times.

Nigel was here for the Arts Update.

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