The University of Johannesburg Art Gallery, along with Everard Read Gallery and the Embassy of Sweden Pretoria, is excited to present the ‘Ntlo E Etsamayang’ (The walking house) exhibition. This exhibition is curated by Gabriel Baard and Prof. Kim Berman, celebrates Mmakgabo Mmapula Helen Sebidi and her dedication to Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
Opening to the public on 6 April 2024, the exhibition marks the discovery of 28 lost artworks found at the Nyköping Folk High School in Sweden after 32 years. Visitors are invited to the UJ Art Gallery to witness these rediscovered treasures for the first time.
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‘Ntlo E Etsamayang’ explores themes of self-positioning, power, responsibility, and healing in Mmakgabo’s work. It showcases the exchange of knowledge between South Africa and Sweden, emphasizing Sebidi’s efforts to communicate the socio-political conditions of everyday life.
Sebidi’s art is a poignant reminder of the enduring connections formed through artistic expression and cross-cultural dialogue. The exhibition not only reintroduces lost masterpieces to the public but also revives an important chapter in South Africa’s artistic history.
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Mmakgabo’s pieces reveal a journey of decolonization, culminating in a new artistic style that blends figuration and abstraction, pushing boundaries and evoking
