Three million years of artistic expression from South Africa in one exhibition.
In short: Curators John Giblin, Chris Spring, and Laura Snowling examine the vast creative history of South Africa. This exhibition showcases everything from ancient stone tools to contemporary installations, revealing the depth of human ingenuity across millennia.
The exhibition, which ran from 27 October 2016 to 27 February 2017, spans an immense timeline of human development. By presenting a collection that includes early hand axes and rock art alongside modern oil paintings and complex installations, the curators highlight the enduring and diverse nature of creativity in the region.
This display serves as a comprehensive look at how artistic output has evolved over the past 3 million years, emphasizing that South African cultural history is defined by both its ancient roots and its modern innovations.
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