Drawn from Wits Art Museum’s incredible permanent collection, Beyond the Readymade is a celebration of the use of found objects in art. French artist Marcel Duchamp first coined the term ‘readymade’ in 1915 to refer to artworks made from found objects (such as the infamous urinal and the iconic Bicycle Wheel). Curated by South African art researcher and artist Dr Alison Kearney, Beyond the Readymade applies the notion of ‘readymade’ to African artworks. Featuring works such as Yoruba ibeji figures and Congolese a Kongo Nkisi (images of powerful dieties), Beyond the Readymade examines how meanings and values shift when everyday objects are elevated to an artwork and looks at how an artist’s social, familial, cultural and religious backgrounds impact on the resulting artwork.

Opening event Tue June 12 from 18:00. RSVP to attend the exhibition opening here.