Monday, October 01, 2007

Beyond the Margins

Selections from Soweto, South Africa at Hillyer Art Space
October 5, 2007 - December 14, 2007

Opening Reception: Friday, October 5, 2007 6 PM - 8 PM

Developed and curated by Martin Britz, President and Founder of the South African Fine Arts Congress, Beyond the Margins represents a body of work from both established and emerging black, South African artists working in the Soweto region outside of Johannesburg from 1970 to the present. The subject matter, ranging from family and heritage to urbanization and industrialization, reflects the emotions of black South Africans as they struggled to gain equality before, during, and after apartheid.

Featured Artists: Muzi Donga, Mvemve Jiyane, Eli Kobeli , Ben Macala, Grand Maghandlela, Speelman Mahlangu, Leonard Matotso, David Mbele, Sipho Msimango, Godfrey Ndaba, , Hargreaves Ntukwana, Martin Tose, Winston Saoli, Solomon Sekhaelelo, and Peter Sibeko.

Hillyer Art Space
9 Hillyer Court, NW
Washington, DC
202 338-0680
info@artandartists.org

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