This is how to harness the power of human imagination for social change

Nov 26, 2020

Visual Art Network South Africa people walking around exhibition, one of few arts projects to happen during COVID-19

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Refilwe Nkomo

Director, Visual Arts Network of South Africa (VANSA)

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Art Map South Africa is aimed at providing artists, curators, writers and researchers from other countries with a first point of entry into the existing infrastructure for contemporary visual arts in South Africa, as a basis for networking, creative collaboration and research. It is also designed with the needs and interests of people entering the field in South Africa in mind. This website gives you an overview of a wide cross-section of key organisations and institutions. You will find information about museums, galleries, alternative art spaces, magazines, events, development organizations and tertiary institutions. Image: VANSA

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