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Buhlebezwe SIWANI, Ziyayokozela 2017, single channel video 10:45 mins. Collection of the artist. Courtesy of the artist and WHATIFTHEWORLD, Cape Town, South Africa

Zanele MUHOLI, Bhekezakhe, Parktown 2016, Silver gelatin print, 50 x 35.9cm. Courtesy of Stevenson, Cape Town/Johannesburg and Yancey Richardson, New York.

Athi-Patra RUGA, The future white woman of Azania (detail) 2012, inkjet print, 80x100cm. Courtesy of the Artist. Photographer: Ruth Simbao, South Africa

Fiona FOLEY, Smouldering pride from the Horror has a face series 2017, digital print, 60 x 45cm. Courtesy of the artist and Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT BLACK / BLAK ART FROM SOUTH AFRICA AND NORTH AUSTRALIA

6 July – 23 September '18

Continental Drift: Black / blak art from South Africa and north Australia is the first major exhibition from a Gallery program that celebrates and examines global black art and culture. Continental Drift highlights the shared experiences of contemporary black / blak artists from South Africa and north Australia. While both countries have different histories, British colonisation had dramatic effects on their black peoples, many of which continue to be experienced today. Australian artists represented in the exhibition are Fiona Foley, Tony Albert, Michael Cook, Dale Harding, Hannah Bronte, Gordon Hookey, Paul Bong and Archie Moore; South African artists represented in the exhibition are Mohau Modisakeng, Berni Searle, Mary Sibande, Zanele Muholi, Buhlebezwe Siwani, Kudzanai Chiurai and Athi-Patra Ruga. 

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Image: Michael COOK, INVASION (Laser girls) 2017, digital print, 135 x 200cm. Courtesy of the artist and Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane

EXHIBITION CATALOGUE  | $18.95

All works from the exhibition are reproduced in the catalogue that is available to purchase through the Gallery Shop.

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