Newsletter 2/22
Dear Friends, With this newsletter, we invite you to a programme of events that mark Athi-Patra Ruga's exhibition at the UCT Irma Stern Museum. Many of you will know that we have been excited to host the inspiring Athi as an artist-in-residence. We look forward to opening the exhibition of works he produced in residence and select loan works. The exhibition Athi & Irma
Newsletter 1/22
Dear Friends, The beloved UCT Irma Stern Museum turns 50! We see the anniversary as an invaluable opportunity to celebrate this cultural gem with a stimulating schedule of exhibitions, events and workshops and to place a special focus on the work, life and collections of Irma Stern. We look forward to inviting you over the following months to be part of the programme. We are especially excited by the high-profile artist-in-residency project planned to mark the anniversary. The first exhibition, by internationally recognised contemporary artist Athi-Patra Ruga, runs from 23 March to 18 June 2022, followed by the stellar Georgina Gratrix as artist-in-residence
The Irma Stern Museum turns 50 in 2022
From its lush, secluded garden that begs for picnickers, to its Edwardian architectural grandeur, to the astonishing, vibrant interior brimming with cultural and historical artefacts from far-flung travels, to one of the world’s most impressive collections of South African expressionist art, the Irma Stern Museum is nothing short of a national treasure. If it’s not yet on your bucket list, add this Rosebank, Cape Town destination to your must-see line-up of things to do! In 2022 this cultural gem celebrates its 50th year with a stimulating schedule of star-studded exhibitions, events and talks. Once the home of one of South Africa’s
