(Pic: “Birds” by Gladys Nomfanekiso Mgudlandlu, 1962, gouache on paper)A selection of 83 key works to be shown at the Durban Art Gallery
The Sanlam Art Collection will exhibit a selection of 83 key works at the Durban Art Gallery from November 17. Among the 70 artists to be exhibited are Maggie Laubser, Hugo Naude, Johannes Maswanganyi, George Pemba, Durant Sihlali, Franz Dawid Oerder, Anton van Wouw, Fred Page, Jan van der Merwe, Diane Victor and Ezrom Legae.
The Durban exhibit is the sixth leg of a year-long roadshow which will showcase pieces collected over the past decade. It is presented by Sanlam Private Investments, the private wealth management company in the Sanlam Group which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2009.
Stefan Hundt, curator of the Sanlam Art Collection, says that the exhibition will allow the public, and in particular art students, to enjoy the pieces and learn about the heritage and importance of South African art. A series of guided tours will be offered to schools and the public.
Established in 1965, the Sanlam Art Collection is guided by the principle of collecting exceptional and meaningful images from career artists of status who are committed to art in South Africa. It is one of the oldest and largest in South Africa and is the only collection currently being exhibited in public galleries. It is a representative collection of approximately 2,000 pieces which are an eclectic mix of past and present. Daniël Kriel, CEO of Sanlam Private Investments says that Sanlam has been planning to take its collection on a travelling display for some time and it is a great privilege to take a collection of this significance to the public, “We at Sanlam Private Investments couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our 10 year anniversary.”
The Sanlam Art Collection exhibition will run from November 17 to January 24, 2010. The Durban Art Gallery is situated on the 2nd Floor of the Durban City Hall (entrance in Smith Street, opposite the Playhouse). More information from Stefan Hundt, Curator of the Sanlam Art Collection, on 021 947 3359 or 083 457 2699 or email: stefan.hundt@sanlam.co.za
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