Paul Weinberg: A history in black and white photography

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Compiled by Michel Bega

Multimedia Editor


“Between the Cracks”, a retrospective exhibition of Paul Weinberg's work, is currently on show at the Wits Art Museum.


Photographer Paul Weinberg’s career stretches across almost five decades.

Weinberg was a founding member of Afrapix and South, two collective agencies that gained local and international recognition for their uncompromising role in documenting apartheid and the popular resistance against it.

In his early career as a photojournalist, Weinberg worked on the ‘frontline’ of history, capturing pivotal moments in South Africa’s struggle.

Throughout his career, Weinberg has sought to go beyond the headlines, engaging in in-depth storytelling.

His work has taken him on extensive journeys, from urban landscapes to remote rural settings and everything in between.

Here we bring you a selection of highlights from the exhibition.

Pictures courtesy of Paul Weinberg and Peffers Fine Art

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Young activists burn a car after a funeral, Duduza, 1985. Picture: Paul Weinberg
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May Day protest outside, Khotso House, Johannesburg, 1985. Picture: Paul Weinberg
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Art in the Park, Pietermaritzburg, 1986. Picture: Paul Weinberg
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Shembe followers performing the ‘Scotch dance’ during the July festival, Durban, 2002. Picture: Paul Weinberg
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City Centre, Pietermaritzburg, 1986. Picture: Paul Weinberg
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Catching the ‘quickie’, a ferry that transports people in the harbour, Durban, South Africa, March 1996. Picture: Paul Weinberg
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Zion Church baptism, Nyaka Island, Mozambique, 1999. Picture: Paul Weinberg
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Street musicians, Central Johannesburg, 1981. Picture: Paul Weinberg
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Dance performance with street youth, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1996. Picture: Paul Weinberg
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P.W. Botha takes the salute at a military parade. He is shown here with his close supporter General Magnus Malan, minister of Defense, on his left. Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria, 1980. Picture: Paul Weinberg
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Military display, Rand Easter Show, Johannesburg, 1985. Picture: Paul Weinberg

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