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Tatham Art Gallery
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Ardmore Ceramic Studio: HIV/AIDS Exhibition
Ceramics Room
Opens Monday 1 December 2008 (World AIDS Day)
Closes mid-January 2009
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The death of Bonnie Ntshalintshali of AIDS in 1999 was a huge blow to all at Ardmore Ceramic Studio and to South African ceramics generally. Bonnie's death precipitated a concerted effort to confront the pandemic head-on through education and support of Ardmore artists. An aspect of this process has been the ongoing production of ceramics on the theme of HIV/AIDS, both as tributes to those who have died and as a continual reminder to all that vigilance is essential. This exhibition is a selection of works from the Ardmore collection.
Collection
The Tatham Art Gallery holds an Art Collection that contains significant British and French artworks dating back to the 18th century. Its South-African art collection is focused on, but not exclusive to, the art of KwaZulu-Natal.
Exhibitions
The Tatham Art Gallery hosts a range of Art Exhibitions. These include traveling and researched exhibitions as well as exhibitions initiated by the Gallery and compiled from the collection.
Articles
A selection of current and archival articles from the Tatham Art Gallery. These articles provide a historical and contemporary perspective on the Gallery and the visual arts in KwaZulu-Natal.
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