R-A-T: An Associative Ordering, curated by Fritha Langerman, at Iziko South African Museum, uses Rattus norvegicus, the brown rat, as a means to explore the representation of species within museums of natural history. Rather than a discrete display, R-A-T is an exhibition dispersed throughout the museum. Furtively making its way into disused corners and cabinets, this spread introduces the rat in relation to ranging themes, suggesting manners in which museum display impacts on the understanding of species.
WHERE: Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
WHEN: until December 8, 2013
COST: R30
INFO: call 021 481 3800 or visit Iziko
