Current Exhibitions
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Paper
“The exhibition features books in which paper plays the starring role, such as books about the craft of papermaking, techniques such as papercutting, folding, marbling, pulp-painting and watermarking, as well as books with extraordinary and unusual papers as part of their content. Of particular interest are the recent hand-paper portfolio on the theme of 30 Years of Democracy and the 8.5m-long scroll Three Gorges Dam Migration by contemporary Chinese artist Ji Yun-Fei.”
Positions on Paper
Wits Art Museum presents a selection of works from the collection, some that are being exhibited for the first time and others that are returning to public view after a long absence. Their creators explore the medium of paper as more than just a surface but a space for capturing, distorting, and reflecting the essence of their perceived position, united by a shared engagement with place.
From cityscapes and industrial sites to rural and remote spaces and landscapes of the mind, these artworks
Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective
The exhibition spans seven decades and features over 100 artworks, including the iconic BMW Art Car, beadwork, painted mannequins and a TV. Curator Dr Nontobeko Ntombela explains that “this retrospective offers a remarkable opportunity to experience Esther Mahlangu's artistic journey. Her work has had a profound impact on South African modern and contemporary art, and this exhibition is a testament of her incredible contribution.”
[Watch] Past Exhibitions
MezzanineWAM celebrates 40 Years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection.
Street and Core GallerySeen, Heard and Valued: WAM celebrates 40 Years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection
Up The RampSeen, Heard and Valued: WAM celebrates 40 Years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection.
Strip GallerySeen, Heard and Valued: WAM celebrates 40 Years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection.
Street GalleryTENX10: 100 artworks, by women and gender diverse artists, from WAM collections.
Core Gallery TENX10: 100 artworks, by women and gender diverse artists, from WAM collections.