This conversation thinks of art as a social science, noting its power, resonance and capacity for society-making. Prompting thoughts about the ways in which art is cultivated and consumed.

Kekana believes art is a powerful social science, shaping society and sparking important conversations. In this panel discussion moderated by Kekana, a range of experts will delve into the ways art is created and experienced.

This extends to identifying other living models often established as alternatives, how they contribute to the dissemination of artistic expression into the broader public space, as well as how they illustrate a capacity to draw from the ways in which everyday people already engage in artistic practice. Recognising the capacity for art to cultivate, record and share knowledge, we are prompted to think also about the extent to which curriculum is informed by African Art, its history, and traditional practices tied to indigenous knowledge systems — in relation to what is inherited from elsewhere, and how this ultimately affects the canon from which art is perceived and judged. 

Online Bookings Required

Mezzanine Talks Area at RMB Latitudes

Lebo Kekana, Latitudes Live Curator, Visual Artist and Founding Director of FEDE Arthouse
Lawrence Lemoena, Visual Artist and Lecturer at UNISA, Department of Art and Music
Anelisa Mangcu, Curator and Founding Director at Under the Aegis 
Marc Edwards, Senior Lecturer (ret.) Research Associate: Department of Multimedia