- The Lutyens Building: the neoclassical facade with its columns and wide steps is the first thing you photograph, and the airy halls inside suit the large canvases.
- South African Collection: works by Irma Stern, Gerard Sekoto and Gerard Bhengu show the country’s modern art finding its own voice.
- European Masters: the collection includes Rodin sculpture and paintings by Monet, Degas and Picasso, a surprise this far from Paris.
- Contemporary Rooms: protest-era and post-apartheid pieces hit hardest here, with direct, angry and often funny commentary.
- Traditional African Art: beadwork, carvings and sculpture show the older material traditions that modern artists drew on.
- The Sculpture Court: the courtyard spaces let you walk around larger works at your own pace.
- Joubert Park Chess Boards: giant outdoor
- The Lutyens Building: the neoclassical facade with its columns and wide steps is the first thing you photograph, and the airy halls inside suit the large canvases.
- South African Collection: works by Irma Stern, Gerard Sekoto and Gerard Bhengu show the country’s modern art finding its own voice.
- European Masters: the collection includes Rodin sculpture and paintings by Monet, Degas and Picasso, a surprise this far from Paris.
- Contemporary Rooms: protest-era and post-apartheid pieces hit hardest here, with direct, angry and often funny commentary.
- Traditional African Art: beadwork, carvings and sculpture show the older material traditions that modern artists drew on.
- The Sculpture Court: the courtyard spaces let you walk around larger works at your own pace.
- Joubert Park Chess Boards: giant outdoor boards next to the gallery, where locals play fierce games and visitors can watch.
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