Tretchikoff in Town

An exhibition of works by talented and controvertsial South African artist, Vladimir Tretchikoff is opening tomorrow (Thursday, 26 May 2011) at the Iziko Museum (South African National Gallery). The exhibition is open to the public and will run until the 25 September 2011.

Entry into the gallery is free for visitors younger than 18 years, R 10 for students and pensioners and R 20 for adults. The gallery is open daily from 10:00 - 17:00 (read more here).

I am so excited to visit this exhibition. His works are eerie, but at the same time completely captivating and beautiful. They are colourful, exotic, but also melancholic. That is what true art is all about isn't it? It isn't just something interesting or beautiful to look at- it completely draws you in, causing you to walk away feeling a little different than you had before.

I'm excited!

Neck and Neck, Vladimir Tretchikoff (source)

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Dying Swan, Vladimir Tretchikoff (source)

A year's repression finds release in one man's joyful song, Vladimir Tretchikoff  (source)

Wall feature- Lady from Orient, Vladimir Tretchikoff (source)