Catalogue of the exhibition, Afronova, Johannesburg, 2008. This exhibition celebrates the return to South Africa from France of a large collection of Gerard Sekoto's drawings, paintings, photographs, letters, private documents and mementos. Includes the essays "Secrets of the Heart" by Barbara Lindop and "French Perspectives on Sekoto's Painting" by Christine Eyene. 94 pages, many colour and black and white illustrations. Condition - excellent, almost as new.
"The exhibition Exiles celebrates the repatriation to South Africa of a crucial cultural heritage, salvaged from dispersal in European auctions and returned to the country. The collection features more than two hundred and fifty drawings, exclusive vintage photographs, precious correspondence and private documents. This invaluable ensemble bears a compelling and poignant testimony to the dedication of Gerard Sekoto to his art and opens a window on the many stories and facets of his life in exile, on a journey of self-discovery.
• Soft Cover. Condition: Very Fine. Matt black covers with red titling on front and spine. Boards show some marks on the surface.
• Two short essays plus numerous b/w photos and full-page reproductions of Sekoto's work. Contents are clean and bright.
• Published by Afronova, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2008.
• Binding Condition: Fine.
• Overall Condition: Very Fine.
• Size: Super Octavo, 271 mm X 217 mm X 8 mm.1 q
• ISBN 13: 9780620420013
- Overall Condition: Fine
- Size: 8vo
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