Curated by Candice AllisonMaterial Gains, which opened on 26 July at
the Stellenbosch University Museum, showcases more than 50 works from
Spier’s diverse collection of contemporary art. The pieces are by
emerging and established artists working across the African continent
– including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Congo and
Nigeria.
As the Stellenbosch University Museum celebrates 100 years by looking
forward, this exhibition’s artworks, when viewed collectively,
represent and celebrate the ‘material gains’ which have positively
impacted the stability and sustainability of Africa’s visual arts.
These include rapid growth in urbanisation, advances in technology,
strengthening international and local art markets, and access to
funding and sales revenue filtering through arts organizations that
support creativity and experimentation.
Including works by:
Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou | Arlene Amaler-Raviv | Audrey Anderson |
Tamlin Blake | Lizette Chirrime | Malcolm Dare | Barend De Wet | Ricky
Ayanda Dyaloyi | Paul Emmanuel | Liza Grobler | Robert Hodgins |
Marlise Keith | David Koloane | Zemba Luzamba | Elisa Mangka | Michele
Mathison | Maurice Mbikayi | Ronald Muchatuta | Wycliffe Mundopa |
Terrence Musekiwa | Miriro Mwandiambira | Lisbeth Nkoadi | Gresham
Tapiwa Nyaude | Qubeka Fine Art Bead Studio | Cinga Sampson | Chibuike
Anselem Uzoma | Sue Williamson | Dale Yudelman | Billie Zangewa |
Portia Zvavahera
DATES: 26 July – 20 October 2018
VENUE: Stellenbosch University Museum, 52 Ryneveld St, Stellenbosch
Central, Stellenbosch, 7600
TIME: Monday to Saturday, 09h00 to 16h30. Closed on Sundays and
public holidays.
PRICE: Entry is free
About Spier and the arts
Spier believes that the visual arts are a powerful tool for
transformation – sparking new insights and inspiring us to engage
with our world in new and imaginative ways.
Spier supports and stimulates the arts community in South Africa
through projects that honour our African arts heritage and enriches
its future. Many of these projects are managed by the Spier Arts
Trust, a Growing for Good learning initiative that forms part of
Spier’s efforts to empower staff and communities to make a positive
social and environmental change.
The Spier Arts Trust generates shared value for the makers and buyers
of South African art. Through curating art portfolios and managing
visual arts projects, it facilitates collaboration and growth
opportunities for visual artists and artisans in South Africa.
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