On 16th June opened at the Museum of African Design “Portrait of a Nation”, a series of 21 portraits through 17 August, presented by Mercedes-Benz South Africa.
“Portarit of a Nation” is a multi-media exhibition by 21 Icons and Mercedes-Benz South Africa, opened on Youth Day, 16 June 2014 at the Museum of African Design in the Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg. In celebration of 20 Years of Democracy, the two-month long exhibition features portraits and short films of 21 of South Africa’s greatest social masters including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Sophia Williams De Bruyn, Ahmed Kathrada, Nadine Gordimer and George Bizos.
Nadine Gordimer in 21 Icons: Portrait of a Nation, at Museum of African Design
Gcina Mhlophe in 21 Icons: Portrait of a Nation, at Museum of African Design
Nelson Mandela in 21 Icons: Portrait of a Nation, at Museum of African Design
John Kani in 21 Icons: Portrait of a Nation, at Museum of African Design
For more info:
http://aadatart.com/gallery/21-icons-portrait-nation-museum-african-design-june-16-aug-17-2014/
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