Mary Corrigall

Mary Corrigall is an award-winning critic, academic and founder of Corrigall & Co. She will be discussing the findings of the inaugural art report at an event hosted by Strauss & Co this Saturday. It will be followed by a panel discussion with Tokini Peterside, director of Art X Lagos art fair, Emma Menell director of London’s Tyburn gallery, Owen Martin, curator at the Norval Foundation and Matthew Partridge, contemporary specialist at the auction house.

On Jackson Hlungwani: A close encounter with an artistic deity

Friday Mary Corrigall - 21 Sep 2020

A survey of Jackson Hlungwani’s practice presents a transcendental experience, even for non-believers

Online fairs change art market

Coronavirus Mary Corrigall - 7 Aug 2020

Covid-19 could have a positive effect on the quality of artistic fare.

William Kentridge examines ‘hesitation’

Article Mary Corrigall - 2 Oct 2019

The word “hesitate”, which recurs in the titles of both exhibitions of William Kentridge’s art at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African...

SA’s disconnect from Africa limits cultural landscape

Article Mary Corrigall - 16 May 2019

South Africa’s identity issues are reflected in its lack of appreciation for pan-African art

Limits and freedom of non-free art

Article Mary Corrigall - 8 Sep 2017

The Joburg Art Fair has evolved in the last decade, but the question is: Have they gone far enough?

Breaking free from migrant status

Article Mary Corrigall - 21 Oct 2016

Ronald Muchatuta rejects labels and uses the checked bag to show how the migrants’ identity traps people

Overlooked late artist Albert Adams remembered

Article Mary Corrigall - 9 May 2016

The artist did not seek popularity, but new exhibition ‘Bonds of Memory’ may be the collection that finally puts him on the art map.

Wayne Barker: A new image with change of medium

Article Mary Corrigall - 5 Feb 2016

The renowned South African artist has turned to silkscreening for his latest exhibition but his trademark touches remain.

Temporary monuments for a society in transition

Article Mary Corrigall - 20 Jan 2016

Johann van der Schijff's I to I questions the permanence of monuments and looks at alternative public art models.

Creating slogan art for the selfie generation

Article Mary Corrigall - 3 Dec 2015

Ed Young’s tart one-liners are the toast of global art fairs, which are redefining how art is being made

Johannes Phokela messes with the Western art cannon’s masters

Article Mary Corrigall - 29 Oct 2015

Using contemporary references, Johannes Phokela turns the Western canon on itself to comment on the power play.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection