Kahlo, Sher-Gil, Stern: Modernist Identities in the Global South
Thu Jan 5, 17:30 - Thu Jan 5, 19:30
Johannesburg Contemporary Art Foundation (JCAF)
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Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this much coveted sold-out exhibition! Only 20 tickets are available for JHF members only, so book soon.
‘Kahlo, Sher-Gil, Stern: Modernist Identities in the Global South’ is an art exhibition featuring the works of three pioneering women artists: Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), Amrita Sher-Gil (1913–1941) and Irma Stern (1894–1966), together in South Africa (and Africa) for the first time.
The critically acclaimed exhibition examines the constructions of ‘cosmopolitan’ and ‘indigenous’ identities through portraiture and self-portraiture. It also considers the time and place in which each artist produced their work, and gives some insights into their experiences, inspiration and concerns. The viewer is invited to consider and engage with one iconic artwork by each artist.
The tour will include a introduction by Prof. Kathy Munro, who will also discuss the award-winning architecture of the Johannesburg Contemporary Art Foundation (JCAF) building.