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Between Dreams and Realities - A History of the South African National Gallery, 1871 - 2017 (Paperback)
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Between Dreams and Realities - A History of the South African National Gallery, 1871 - 2017 (Paperback)
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Written by Marilyn Martin, a former director of the South African
National Gallery, Between Dreams and Realities is based on
extensive research and experience. This book revisits important
exhibitions, events and forgotten controversies; it highlights the
achievements of directors, who often faced political agendas and
strained relationships within and outside the institution. Between
Dreams and Realities considers the aspirations and role of civil
society in creating and maintaining a national institution for the
common good.
Concurrently, the book examines long-standing government
disinterest and neglect for the museum, and the difficulties that
confronted directors in acquiring a collection worthy of its
status. It also tells the story of excellent public cooperation and
support, and of boards of trustees, directors and staff together
overcoming the realities of budget cuts, government interference
and severe space constraints. Between Dreams and Realities is a
celebration of South Africa’s heritage and cultural wealth; it
contributes to the fields of museum, heritage, cultural and
curatorial studies, as well as visual and art history. It opens up
the discourse and revives interest in public art museums in general
and in the national art museum in particular, while offering
perspectives on the future, and galvanising custodians and the
public into action.
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