SA artists shine in New Orleans exhibition

CELEBRATED South African artists are filled with pride as their works take centre stage in the much-anticipated exhibition If You Can Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future.

- ANITA NKONKI

This showcase opens on March 21 at the Newcomb Art Museum, Tulane University, in New Orleans, with an impressive collection running until June 20, 2025.

The exhibition features 50 diverse artworks, spotlighting talents such as Zanele Muholi, Athi Patra Ruga, William Kentridge, Mbongeni Buthelezi, and Portia Zvavahera, among others.

It is explained that each piece reflects a rich tapestry of experiences and narratives, linking the artistic expressions of South Africa with the international art community.

Curated from the Nando’s art col- lection, one of the largest and most comprehensive archives of Southern African contemporary art, the exhibi- tion first made a splash in 2023 at the African American Museum in Dallas (AAMD).

The curator, Laurie Ann Farrell, received the prestigious title of Curator of the Year from D Magazine for her exceptional work in this endeavor.