Art from South Africa

Elliott, David; Sachs, Albie; Meintjies, Frank; Molefe, Phil; Geers, Kendell; Younge, Gavin; Serote, Mongane Wally; Nolte, Jacqui; Pissara, Mario; Richards, Colin; Koloane, David; Becker, Rayda. Art from South Africa. Oxford, England: Museum of Modern Art, 1990.

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Abstract (English)

The authors examine the role of the visual arts in the construction of the histories of South African cultural identity, with reference to social context, over-determination, transitional art, appropriation, acculturation and commodification. Includes a chronology of visual culture in South Africa between 1910 and 1990. Biographical notes. 17 bibl. ref.

Types: Catalogues > Exhibition catalogues
All Contributors: Elliott, David (Curator); Elliott, David (Author); Sachs, Albie (Author); Meintjies, Frank (Author); Molefe, Phil (Author); Geers, Kendell (Author); Younge, Gavin (Artist); Younge, Gavin (Author); Serote, Mongane Wally (Author); Nolte, Jacqui (Author); Pissara, Mario (Author); Richards, Colin (Author); Koloane, David (Curator); Koloane, David (Artist); Koloane, David (Author); Becker, Rayda (Author)
Dossier: 600 - AFRIQUE / AFRICA
Collation: 95 p. : 128 ill. (65 col.) ; 22 x 26 cm
ISBN: 0905836715
Language of Publication: English
Publishers: Oxford, England: Museum of Modern Art
Artists: Barry, Michael; Bell, Deborah; Berndt, John; Bester, Willi; Botha, Andries Johannes; Brown, David; Catherine, Norman; Chauke, Johannes; CHICKEN MAN (MKIZE, FANLO, a.k.a. FANOZI); Cullinan, Caroline; Davis, Lionel; Dumile; Dyalouyi, Ricky; Fester, Gertrude; Magadeledla, Fikile; Friedman, Lovell; GOLDBERG, LOUIS MICHAEL (MIKE); Hlungwane, Jackson Mbhazima; Wopko, Pieter Jensma; Kentridge, William; Koloane, David; Kotzen, Thirza; Kriel, Sandra; de LEEUW, HENRY; Lehupela, Thomas Molatodi; Louw, Suzanne; MABASA, NORIA (MABASO); Maijima, Vuyisane; Mandindi, Billy; Manganyi, Chabani Cyril; Manyoni, Bhekisani; Maqhubela, Louis Khela; Maswanganyi, Johannes; Mcunu, Menzi; Melane, Mpymelelo; Mettler, Harold; Mkame, Justice Sfiso; Mosala, Michael; Moteyane, Titus; Motswai, Thomas Tommy Trevor; Mphahlele, James Serole; Ndou, Owen; Ndou, Goldwin; Nkosi, Charles Sokhaya; NKOTSI, ANTHONY (TONY); Nxumalo, Derrick Vusimusi; Petherbridge, Deanna; Phunguala, Dubani Tiki; Ramagaga, George; Ramabulana, Freddy; Rikhotso, Phillip; Sachs, Shelley; van WYK, GRAHAM; Schonfeldt, Joachim Paulus; Seage, Lucas Thuso; Sebidi, Mmakgoba Mmapula Helen; Selepe, Sydney Malefo; SEOKA, Dr. PHUTHUMA (PHATUMA); Sibisi, Paul; Sihlali, Durant; Siopis, Penny; van den BERG, CLIVE; van der MERWE, CALLY; Voyiya, Vuyile; Younge, Gavin; Zihlangu, Dorothy; Zungu, Tito
Critics / Curators / Historians: Elliott, David; Koloane, David
Event Statement: Exhibition organized by the Museum of Modern Art (Oxford) in association with the Zabalaza Festival (London, England). - Itinerary: 17 June 1990 -27 July 1991, Museum of Modern Art (Oxford) ; The Mead Gallery, University of Warwick ; Aberdeen City Art Gallery ; The Royal Festival Hall (London) ; Bolton Art Gallery ; City Museum and Art Gallery (Stoke on Trent) ; Angel Row Gallery (Nottingham).
Keywords: TRANSITIONAL ART; SOUTH AFRICA
Deposited by: Users 1 not found.
Date Deposited: 27 Aug 1991
Last Modified: 25 Oct 2012 13:36
URI: http://e-artexte.ca/id/eprint/4260
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