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EXHIBITIONS
PAST EXHIBITION
THERE NOW–SUTURING TIME THROUGH THE LENS OF THE ARTIST
MARCH 04 I APRIL 30 2024
The exhibition "There Now" offers an opportunity to explore the trajectory of African art discourse across different periods, with a focus on the influence of modernist artists and their legacy on contemporary practitioners. Through a careful selection of artworks, the exhibition aims to elucidate how artists from various generations have engaged with and responded to evolving socio-political and cultural contexts on the African continent.
At the heart of the exhibition is the concept of "suturing," a term borrowed from cultural and critical theory. Just as sutures bring together disparate elements to create cohesion, the artworks featured in "There Now" act as sutures that connect different moments in African art history. By examining the works of modernist pioneers alongside those of contemporary artists, the exhibition reveals the ongoing dialogue and continuity within African art discourse, despite the passage of time and shifting artistic paradigms.
Modernist artists such as Dumile Feni, Roger Botembe, and Helen Sebidi are celebrated for their groundbreaking contributions to African art, each offering a unique perspective shaped by their experiences and socio-political milieu. Their works, characterized by a bold exploration of form, identity, and narrative, serve as touchstones for understanding the complexities of African artistic expression.
2022-2023
GROUP SHOW
GALLERY MOMO'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY
14 DEC 2023 – 29 FEB 2024
Jackson Hlungwani, Percy Konqobe, Vivien Kohler, Kagiso Gundane, Roger Botembe, Joel Mpah Dooh, Robert Pruitt, Ayana V. Jackson, Pedro Pires, Mary Sibande, Khaya Witbooi, Andrew Tshabangu & Kenrick Mcfarlane
KAGISO GUNDANE
INGOMA YOMHLABA
21 SEP 2023 – 14 OCT 2023
This series, “Ingoma Yomhlaba,” is inspired by ukuthwasa and aims to indicate the healing process that must take place as a result of historical colonial trauma ingrained on black people. Colonialism has left deep scars in our minds and bodies particularly black individuals. My art reflects on old traditions as a way to find healing from this pain in today’s South Africa.