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Group Exhibition: 'Great Expectations' at Javett-UP

Sep 23 - Feb 18 2024       University of Pretoria, Lynwood Rd, Hatfield, Pretoria
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As South Africa's 2024 general elections draw nearer, one can't help but reflect on our country's turbulent past and the vision of a free and just society that ultimately led to the dismantling of the apartheid government in 1994. There's no denying the past 30 years have been a complex unravelling; a journey that is still very much ongoing. This is the focal point of a new group exhibition at The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria (Javett-UP) titled Great Expectations, a thought-provoking exploration of identity, society, the built environment and the spirit of the times. 

Great Expectations brings together a powerful collection of works by South African contemporary artists who, each in their own way, are capturing the diverse tapestry of experiences, aspirations and challenges that have shaped the nation in its post-apartheid era. These include Banele Khoza, Luyanda Zindela, Khulekani Mkhize, Mellaney Roberts, Mothobi Mefane, Thando Mama and Zakhele Hlabisa. All artworks on show are selected from Art Bank of South Africa's (ArtBankSA) contemporary collection, under the curatorship of Nonto Msomi.

Javett-UP CEO Lekgetho Makola says, "The Great Expectations exhibition will lead us into the new year within which Javett-UP will be reflecting on the 30 years of our democracy through compelling collaborative curatorial activations, where activities of writers, researchers, advocacy groups, historians, political scientists, musicians, etc. can intersect.”

Great Expectations runs until Sat Feb 18, 2024 at Javett-UP in Pretoria. Bookings to see the show can be made via bookings@javettup.com or 012 420 3960.

GET THERE WITH GAUTRAIN

The Javett-UP Art Centre is a short drive from the Hatfield Gautrain station. See our guide to the Gautrain here and download the Gautrain app for real-time updates on when the next Gautrain and Gautrain midi-bus is due. Visit www.gautrain.co.za for more information on the timetable and fares. #YourGautrainJourneyStartsHere

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Open 10:00-17:00. Closed Mon. Sep 23 2023 - Feb 18 2024
The Javett-UP Art Centre
University of Pretoria, Lynwood Rd, Hatfield, Pretoria
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