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Phillemon Hlungwani – Cullinan Drawings @ John Martin Gallery

16/07/2013 @ 8:00 am - 26/07/2013 @ 5:00 pm

free

Only a few weeks away from their annual summer exhibition John Martin is bringing to their central London space the South African artist Phillemon Hlungwani for a mini-expo starting this next Tuesday.

Phillemon Hlungwani Bulavirisano wu ni nkoka VII- (the importance of communication) - Courtesy of John Martin Gallery
Phillemon Hlungwani Bulavirisano wu ni nkoka VII- (the importance of communication) – Courtesy of John Martin Gallery

In collaboration with Knysna Fine Art, John Martin Gallery are hosting a selection of charcol drawings by Phillemon Hlungwani. These drawings depict everyday life at the iconic Cullinan diamond mine in South Africa.

Kutva laha uyaka kona swinikoka kutiva e Vutouwini bymunhu II Etching  - Courtesy of John Martin Gallery
Kutva laha uyaka kona swinikoka kutiva e Vutouwini bymunhu II Etching – Courtesy of John Martin Gallery

Tsengelendotwe trees and heavy local cultural influences present all over his works, attempting to depict local customs & living patterns which will certainly provide with a new look into this other part of the world and that as unfamiliar as it may seem to western visitors, it still represents a big percentage of how many South Africans live in the 21st century. More info this way.

Details

Start:
16/07/2013 @ 8:00 am
End:
26/07/2013 @ 5:00 pm
Cost:
free
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Venue

John Martin Gallery
38 Albemarle St, London
London, W1S 4JG United Kingdom
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Phone:
+44 (0) 20 7499 1314

Organizer

John Martin Gallery
Website:
http://www.jmlondon.com/