On exhibition: Satirical graphics by South Africa's foremost cartoonist Zapiro

RELATED LINKS: Political pictures at the Joburg Art Gallery A kaleidoscope of three decades of graphics covering the history of British politics will be on show at the Johannesburg Art Gallery from 1 October. Read more

Designed by Judy Blame, this graphic was inspired by the International Tidy Man Symbol

The social commentary in the graphics puts politicians in the dock

Exhibition of political graphics opens October 2, 2003 By Bontle Moeng IT was fitting to host an exhibition of graphics depicting the political landscape, both locally and in the UK, at a time when South Africa was celebrating 10 years of democracy. This observation was made by the executive director of tourism of the Business Council of South Africa Dr Tanya Abraham, who opened the Upfront and Personal - three decades of political graphics exhibition at the Johannesburg Art Gallery on Wednesday. The exhibition depicts a wide range of political graphics from recent South African and British history. "We can see history through graphics," Abrahams said, adding it was fitting to host such an exhibition "at a time when South Africa is about to celebrate 10 years of democracy". Other crucial issues, like the abuse against women and HIV/Aids, were also depicted in the show. "This exhibition is a reflection of the issues we have to deal with," she said. Upfront and Personal, commissioned by the British Council in partnership with the Johannesburg Art Gallery, the South African National Gallery, Iziko Museums and the Durban Gallery, will be on at the Johannesburg Art Gallery until 2 November. "The exhibition will hopefully excite, amuse, challenge, provoke but ultimately also inspire anyone viewing it," said British Council representative, Jean September. "Its main aim is to highlight the vibrant, challenging and important role civil societies continue to play in giving articulate, creative and sometimes humorous expression to the ideals and spirit of democracy and human rights culture," she added. Permission to use web site material Publishers may use material from this site free of charge, as long as: Credit is given to either the "City of Johannesburg website (www.joburg.org.za)" or to "Johannesburg News Agency (www.joburg.org.za)"; If the article is used online, a link is provided to the original article on this website; The name of the article's author is acknowledged; The webmaster is informed of how and where the material is used (fill in this brief online form). Johannesburg News Agency is operated by BIG Media at 011-484-1400 Print this Page E-mail this article to a friend Help using Joburg.org.za