Wits Art Museum
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Alexander Appolis on space, race and the pastoral imagination
Artist uses nature and cryptic visions in his paintings to highlight South Africa’s racial and spatial history
The brilliance of Esther Mahlangu, beyond the biography
A retrospective delves into the depth, symbolism and global reach of the renowned artist’s work
Brash photographer Ernest Cole revisited
House of Bondage: The book that shocked the world
The Portfolio: If there is a jol there you will go
For photographer Marc Shoul, nothing is sacred in Joburg
Don’t Miss: Our weekly round-up of live and in-person events
Travels in Afrofuturism, Themba Mkhize and an exhibition focusing on Johannesburg’s informal recyclers take centre stage in our weekly events guide
She fights for artists’ rights
The curator cum activist understands creatives’ struggles and is working to rectify this situation
Tapestry: The art of weaving a good yarn
Creating tapestries that successfully capture the essence of the artworks they are based on takes years of experience and skill, writes Robyn Sassen.
The Wits Art Museum collection: From garage to gallery
The Wits Art Museum collection is as vast and complex as the building, which incorporates a former petrol station and car dealership.