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New exhibition of works by Amasosha Movement

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AN EXHIBITION of new works, entitled Inkaba, by the Amashosha Art Movement, opens at the Durban Art Gallery on December 2, where it will run until March 2 next year.

“Inkaba is a Zulu word with two meanings,” explains the curator, Mthobisi Maphumulo.

“It can be an umbilicus or navel, which is a remnant of the umbilical cord that connects a baby to its mother before birth. The umbilical cord supplies oxygen and nutrition to the baby during pregnancy. It is cut and removed at birth and leaves a scar – the navel,” he says.

“In Zulu custom, the umbilical cord has a deeper meaning. It is continuity. It (Inkaba) can also refer to a marker of where one comes from. ”

The works reflect a journey people of colour have travelled socio-economically to make sense of their lives today.

Some challenge, inspire, celebrate, question and investigate the experiences of people of colour in contemporary spaces.

The exhibition features work by participating artists, Anelisiwe Maphumulo, Andile Maphumulo, Mthobisi Maphumulo, Lindani Maduna, Thembi Mthembu,Thalente Khomo, Lindelwa Msimang, Bongani Luthuli, Nhlanhla Chonco, Sihle Mthethwa, Mzamo Mlambo and Nhlakanipho Peace Ndimande.

The Amasosha Art Movement is a collective of multi-disciplinary artists from greater Durban.

Amasosha is an isiZulu loan-word derived from the English word meaning “soldiers”.

The Durban Art Gallery is on the second floor of City Hall, Anton Lembede Street, Central Durban.

It is open from 9am to 3.30pm on weekdays, and 9am to noon on Saturdays.

Call 0313112264/9 or visit www. amasosha.co.za

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