South African National Gallery
The South African National Gallery (English. South African National Gallery ) is the national art gallery in Cape Town . The collection includes a considerable amount of South African, African and European art.
Works of art have been exhibited here since 1871. The collection began with the donation of Sir Thomas Butterworth Bayley's private gallery. Several other patrons have contributed over the years as well - they owe much of the foreign art, which today consists mainly of works by British , French , Dutch and Flemish artists from the 17th to 19th centuries. The exhibits include lithographs , copperplate engravings and some paintings from the early 20th century. Many works reflect the turbulent and painful history of South Africa.
Selected contemporary art is also exhibited. In recent years, in particular, there has been a focus on indigenous works, especially sculptures and beadwork; Attempts are also made to return works that are currently located abroad. Special emphasis is also placed on filling the void created by the apartheid period. Therefore, since 1990 attempts have been made to put together a collection that honors the expressive African cultures - especially those of the southern regions.
Another nationally important art gallery is in Alice and was built with a donation from De Beers. It is the De Beers Centenary Art Gallery , which focuses exclusively on black African artists.
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Individual evidence
- ^ Frommer's Review: South African National Gallery ( English ) The New York Times . Retrieved May 6, 2010.
Web links
- Official Homepage (English)
Coordinates: 33 ° 55 ′ 44.3 ″ S , 18 ° 25 ′ 1.8 ″ E