Sunday, 25 November 2012

Iziko South African National Gallery

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The South African National Gallery is an essential port of call for anyone interested in the local art scene, and includes a small but excellent permanent collection of contemporary South African art.
Be sure to take in Jane Alexander's Butcher Boys sculpure, which figuratively portrays South Africa's inherent menace and violence.

Foto di Iziko South African National Gallery, Città del Capo, centro
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You'll also find a fine display of traditional works from the southeast of the continent, based around a small collection donated by the German government.

The exhibits, which include beadwork, carvings and craft objects, were chosen for their aesthetic qualities and rarity, and represent the gallery's policy of focusing on neglected parts of South Africa's heritage.

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In addition, another room contains minor works by British artists including George Romney, Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds, as well as some Pre-Raphaelite paintings.

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The gallery has a café serving light lunches and snacks, as well as an excellent craft shop selling embroidered textiles, basketry, wire products and fine beadwork from South Africa.

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