Sat, 07 Sept
|UJ Art Gallery
Cities in Transformation - The Centre Cannot Hold Exhibition Walkabout
Time & Location
07 Sept 2024, 11:00 – 12:30
UJ Art Gallery , University Of Johannesburg, Corner of Kingsway Ave and, University Rd, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa
About the event
Join us at the UJ Art Gallery for a walkabout of the Cities in Transformation - The Centre Cannot Hold exhibition by Leon Krige
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Art Gallery presents its upcoming exhibition, Cities in Transformation – The Centre Cannot Hold by photographer Leon Krige. This innovative photography exhibition explores the dynamic and often unseen boundaries created by power and politics in urban landscapes.
Opening 4 September 2024 at the UJ Art Gallery, this exhibition features a compelling collection of panoramic stitched images and experimental analogue photographs, offering a profound visual narrative.
Through his photography, Krige draws on a personal connection to the city of Johannesburg, reflecting on its history of inequality, fear, and segregation. “In Johannesburg, the sodium lights that once marked the townships now tell a story of both segregation and resilience. My work is about documenting these transformations and challenging the viewer to consider the…