Description
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 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, while offering perspectives on the future, and galvanising custodians and the public into action.
