Through this exhibition we remember these icons and how their stories intertwine with our own. We also pay tribute to one of them in particular – Miriam Makeba. Known as MamaAfrika, Miriam Makeba played a significant role in our cultural and musical heritage. The works by artist Amita Makan were inspired by Makeba’s final biography, The Miriam Makeba Story: Miriam Makeba in conversation with Nomsa Mwamuka, following the death of her (the artist’s) own mother.
Amita Makan Constitution Hill icons embroidery
Artist: Amita Makan
Curator: Brenton Maart
Essays by: Brenton Maart, David Lancaster, Amita Makan
Gallery: Constitution Hill, Johannesburg
Dates: 13 March 2014 – 4 April 2014
Website (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTOv8ycphfo
Pages: 26
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