Newsletter 3/24: Winter edition
The second quarter of 2024 at the Irma Stern™ Museum (ISM) was chock-full of exciting activities. We had numerous school groups visiting – with learners from as far afield as Zimbabwe and KwaZulu-Natal. All showed a keen interest in renowned
Newsletter 2/24: Your support matters
Empowering change through culture: your support matters We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for being a part of the Irma Stern™ Museum (ISM) community. Every visit, event hosted, and donation received has played a vital role in enabling us to provide
Newsletter 1/24: Monthly workshops
The UCT Irma Stern™ Museum is a space for creativity, encompassing the artistic expressions of Irma Stern, the diverse talents showcased in her collected works, as well as the creative endeavours of invited artists, students, learners, and the enchanting Secret
Newsletter 8/23: Coming up in November
Jazz on the Lawn By now, our annual Jazz on the Lawn event has become a bit of an institution, with this being the third year where we invite you to bring a picnic and listen to light jazz. This year,
Newsletter 7/23: Picnics in the Secret Garden
It’s summertime! And summertime means that the Irma Stern™ Museum Garden becomes a cool oasis – the Clivias are in flower, the Yesterday Today and Tomorrow shrubs are sending their sweet scent into the air. Did you know that the
Newsletter 6/23
Exhibition and Walkabout: 'Rethinking Irma Stern' In 2022, the Irma Stern™ Museum initiated a partnership with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) on a project called 'Rethinking Irma Stern'. We are excited to host the second 'Rethinking Irma Stern' project this
Newsletter 5/23
Invitation: Glenbridge School Exhibition Opening Mondays at the Irma Stern™ Museum are extra special days – this is the day when the museum hosts workshops for learners with special educational needs. Our main partnership school is Glenbridge Special School, and their
Newsletter 4/23: Irma Stern Children’s Book Launch
Irma Stern's life story is an inspiration to us all. Not only do we admire her superb art, but also her unwavering self-belief and tenacity. In a world where it's easy to doubt yourself and where criticism can bring you
Newsletter 3/23: Invitation – Oral History Tea
We at the Irma Stern Museum are always delighted to meet people who have personal stories of how they, or their parents, met Irma Stern. Sometimes these stories give us new insight into Stern as a person; sometimes, they tell
Newsletter 2/23
Ai: Butoh Ballet Performance We are excited to host Ai, a performance by award-winning contemporary dancer jackï job and collaborators, from 17 to 21 March. Meaning ‘love’ in Japanese, Ai is a Butoh ballet, a form of Japanese dance theatre, and speaks about the