The Sanlam Gallery continues to celebrate the 60th year since the establishment of the Sanlam Art Collection and invite you to 2 new exhibitions reflecting the range of artworks in this extensive corporate collection.
The curator of the Sanlam Art Collection and Gallery, Stefan Hundt presents tours of the exhibitions where visitors get an inside view of the history and development of the Sanlam Art Collection and a view of the onsite storage facility. See details below.
‘Out of the Icebox’: A rare retrospective (Ground Level)
In celebration of 60 years collecting and curating, the newly unveiled exhibition, ‘Out of the Icebox’, showcases 90 artworks dating as far back as the 1800s. These works, many unseen for years, have been carefully selected from the Sanlam Art Collection’s extensive archives. Some have adorned office spaces, while many remained in storage, waiting to be showcased.
Now, brought back into the public eye for Sanlammers and visitors alike, they offer a unique glimpse into the Collection’s evolution, the curatorial choices that shaped it, and the wider narrative of art across time. You can view this, one of the most important corporate collections in the country, at Bellville Head Office.
‘Manifesto’ (Mezzanine Level)
A visual chronicle of South Africa’s sociopolitical past
The current exhibition drawing to a close soon, titled ‘Manifesto’, offers a compelling exploration of South Africa’s complex sociopolitical history. Curated by Stefan Hundt, Curator of the Sanlam Art Collection, Manifesto delves into the emotional and political landscapes of our past, exploring themes of protest, human rights, and the enduring quest for justice. The selected works – at times poignant, and at times, challenging – reflects how the arts have historically engaged with social realities, using visual expression as a form of resistance and a call for change. Having run over important observation dates such as Human Rights Day (21 March), Freedom Day (28 April), and concluding with Youth Day (16 June), the exhibition invites viewers to reflect not only on the turbulent past but also on the state of our democracy today.
It’s not an easy viewing, nor should it be. Rather, it is an experience designed to provoke thought, invite dialogue, and inspire a deeper understanding of the nation’s ongoing transformation, while being moved by the superb craftmanship and vision of the featured artists.
Tours by the Sanlam Art Curator
The curator of the Sanlam Art Collection and Gallery, Stefan Hundt presents tours of the exhibitions where visitors get an inside view of the history and development of the Sanlam Art Collection and a view of the onsite storage facility. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast, or simply intrigued by these rare pieces of art, this special anniversary experience promises to move you These tours are free of charge and available by arrangement.
E sanlamart@sanlam.co.za or via WhatsApp 083 457 2699, or T 021 947 3359 to make a date for a personalised or group tour.
WHAT: Sanlam Art Collection: ‘Out of the Icebox’: A rare retrospective and Manifesto
WHERE: Sanlam Art Gallery,
WHEN: Gallery hours Mon – Fri 09:00-16:30 | Free entrance
INFO:  T 021 947 3359 | E sanlamart@sanlam.co.za  | Visit See also Sanlam Art Collection 60th Year Celebration- Curator Stefan
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