A home coming through art with Prof Zakes Mda

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The centrepiece of Prof. Zakes Mda's solo exhibition Always The Sun at William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley is a celebration of his return to South Africa, following a long and illustrious academic career in the United States. Chief Curator, Chepape Makgato joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this privilege to not only host the exhibition but also present various workshops together with Prof Mda. Details here: https://whag.co.za/
Always the sun is on until 23 Jan 2024.
22 Nov 2023 English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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