Sidewalk Tribal Gallery

We invite you and your friends to join us for the opening of

Africa Revisited: Beadwork Dialogue in African Art

Featuring a beautiful selection of South African work including Ndebele aprons dating from the mid 20th century from the private collection of Susan Drerup along with a spectacular collection of beaded items from across Africa.

The exhibition will also include an overview of artefacts, jewellery & textiles from the diverse collection at Sidewalk Gallery Hobart.

Susan Drerup will introduce the exhibition and talk about the culture, and traditional beadwork of the people of her homeland. Susan’s interest in the work of the Ndebele people began as a young woman living in South Africa. Her knowledge of the culture of the region is extensive.

Preview 10am Thursday May 7th
Official opening 6 - 8pm
at
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
cnr. Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield.
Monday–Friday 10am-5pm
Weekends and public holidays 1pm–5pm
Last day Thursday May 21st 2009
(13th annual touring exhibition of African Tribal Art from Timbuctoo to Tasmania)

Following Melbourne the exhibition opens in Hobart on June 21st

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