This collaborative artwork was created in response to the removal of the Cecil John Rhodes statue at the University of Cape Town, the #RhodesMustFall and Open Stellenbosch campaigns, combined with the re-eruption of xenophobic attacks and the proliferation of racially fueled discourse in South Africa. The campaigns spurred national protest, government and institutional response, academic debate and global social media discussion.
The work is a collaboration between twenty-three artists from different disciplines including; research, performance, costume design, music, sound, film, photography, design and installation. We completed the video shoot and edit prior to the national student protest in October 2015 that saw violent police intimidation towards students. This catalogue was completed following the success of the #FeesMustFall campaign.
Young in Prison Post Release Programme #Feesmustfall Rhodes collaboration social justice decolonising
Participating Artists & Collaborators: Anwar McWhite, Clinton Osbourn, Damien Schumann, Damien Morrison, Deborah Weber, Elgin Rust, Eric Menyo, Gina Waldman, Jolene Cartmill, Nikki Froneman, Loyiso Botha, Lazola Sikhutshwa, Luntu Vumazonke, Luvo Mjayezi, Maileshi Setti, Mandisile Keva, Margaret Stone, Vuyolwethu Adams, Xolisa Pezisa
Essays by: Deborah Weber & Luvo Mjayezi
Gallery: Michaelis Galleries, Cape Town
Dates: December 2015
Website: https://www.facebook.com/UbulungiswaJustice/
Pages: 25
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