SAHETI past pupil and world renowned artist – Candice Breitz –who lives and works in Germany, is back in South Africa for the first comprehensive survey exhibition of her work to be presented in the country, entitled “Extra!”. The exhibition runs at the Standard Bank Gallery until 5 April 2012.
The former deputy Head Prefect matriculated from SAHETI 23 years ago and went on to study art, achieving an M Phil from Columbia University. She has shown her work on the international scene for many years, and is currently based in Berlin as Professor of Fine Art at the Braunschweig University of Art. A “meet-the-artist” fundraiser is being held at the Standard Bank Gallery on Saturday 11 February at 11h00, the proceeds of which will go towards the George Bizos SAHETI Scholarship and Bursary Fund. |