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ABOUT Joburg Art Gallery
Welcome to the Johannesburg Art Gallery, home to some of the most prized works not just in the country but also in the world.
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Exhibitions

 

The building


The Building
This is the Johannesburg Art Gallery, home to some of the most prized works in the world. More

Permanent exhibitions

Permanent exhibition
See some of the founding collections, the striking wood carvings of Jackson Hlungwani, and the fine collection of traditional southern African works. More

Transformations

Transformations'Women' is the axel around which Transformations revolves. The exhibition, on at the Johannesburg Art Gallery until January 2011, tackles 14 interlinked themes from the typically feminine such as women’s work, and the role of the mother, to social commentary on current-day issues. More

 


Collections


The gallery currently has over 9 000 artworks in its collection. The contemporary South African collection is the largest and comprises photography, installations, new media and digital works, paintings, sculptures, prints and ceramics. It includes work by renowned artists Tracey Rose, Robin Rhode, Jane Alexander, Jackson Hlungwani and William Kentridge.

The gallery also has important holdings of southern African traditional art and artefacts. These objects of great cultural significance encompass the Brenthurst Collection (on permanent loan) and the Jacques collection of headrests.

The significant historical collection consists of 17th century Dutch and Flemish paintings, drawings and original prints, including 43 original etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn, 18 and 19th century French and British artworks, including notable French Impressionist and British Pre-Raphaelite collections.

The collection also includes paintings, prints and sculptures by Modern international artists Alexander Calder, Pablo Picasso, James Rosenquist, Donald Judd and Andy Warhol.

The 1934 bequest of over 550 prints from Howard Pim forms the nucleus of the gallery’s print collections, which currently boasts more than 3 000 pieces. It contains work by Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt Van Rijn, Honoré Daumier, Francisco Goya y Lucientes, James Whistler and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, amongst many others.

 

Library and archives

The library and archives are a specialised reference resource of information on art, artists, exhibitions, museology and the history of the gallery and the collection.
It contains over 9 000 art books, supplemented by archival material, pamphlets, news-cuttings, art and museum journals, as well as videos, CDs and DVDs. Services include queries on art for all users; and assistance for learners, groups, students from schools and all tertiary institutions. Library and archival material is not for loan. A photocopy facility is available.
Use of the library is by appointment only and interested parties should contact the librarian/archivist, Jo Burger on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The library is open from Tuesday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm and on Fridays from 10am to 1pm.

 

Contact us


Phone: Fiona on +27 011 720 3479
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Enrolment brochure

Join the Friends of the Gallery

Friends of the Johannesburg Art Gallery are dedicated to supporting and enhancing the activities of the gallery. They also organise a wide range of events, allowing members to broaden their knowledge and appreciation of the arts. The mission of the friends is to strive to involve the whole community in the gallery so that all may benefit. By becoming a member you will share in the life and support of this special institution.

 

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Profile of curator

 

The chief curator of the Johannesburg Art Gallery is driven by a passion for art that will make the gallery a benchmark for Africa.


Past exhibitions

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Plan your visit

Where to find us:

Joubert Park Gardens
King George Street
Joubert Park

 

Opening hours:

Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am – 5pm (Closed on Christmas Day and the Day of Goodwill)

 

ENTRANCE FEES:

Free

 

Facilities:

Disabled access

There is an book shop at the gallery, where visitors can purchase local and international art books, journals and exhibition catalogues.

The Rhandzanami Coffee Shop is on the upper level and is open from 10am to 5pm Tuesdays to Sundays. Call +27 (0)11 725 4316.

 

Parking:

Parking is available in front of the gallery, drive through the King George Street entrance.

 

TOURS:

Trained voluntary guides conduct tours of the gallery’s permanent and temporary exhibitions. Tours are offered on request to schools, technikons, university students, community centres and organisations, and groups of a minimum of 10 people. One-on-one tours for physically or mentally challenged visitors are also offered.

 

Bookings must be made in advance by contacting Tiny Malefane +27 (0)11 725 3130 ext 213
Email: tinym@joburg.org.za.

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