An historical exhibition
JOHANNESBURG – Constitution Hill has partnered with the University of Johannesburg to host an art exhibition of historic proportions titled Between Democracies 1989 – 2014: Memory and Commemoration from 3 to 30 September.
The transnational collaboration brings together scholars and artists from Eastern and Central Europe, and South Africa. The theme behind the exhibition shows the response to the country’s emergence from the totalitarian rule that has been an historical reality for those involved.
Tanisha Bhana, who was inspired by the homeless people living in George Lea North Park in Sandton and is one of the artists involved in the exhibition, explained how her artwork is relevant to the exhibition. “South Africa, being a country in constant urban growth, provides an interesting landscape for one to observe the gradual social and environmental changes that prevail in a developing democracy,” she said.
“Creating a narrative of people and places that exist on the so-called ‘fringe’ of South African society, I enjoy spending time with people and places outside of South Africa’s mainstream economy who are sometimes outcast, ostracised, unsightly and often harassed and criticised, but yet necessary to complete all parts of our value chain.”
This promises to be a powerful, thought-provoking exhibition that everyone should take the time to see as there is much to be learnt.
Between Democracies 1989 – 2014: Memory and Commemoration will take place at the Old Fort, Constitution Hill from 3 to 30 September.
Details: www.constitutionhill.org.za
