NWU Gallery hosts Joe Turpin in a discovery of heritage and memories

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The NWU Botanical Gardens Gallery at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus proudly presents the solo exhibition “When the Dust Settles”, running from 17th July till 31st August 2023. Artist Joe Turpin explores memories of his North-West heritage through the history of a bottle found in the cornerstone of the Synagogue his great grandfather built in Rustenburg. He joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Nolwethu Dyonase in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this unique exhibition. More details here: http://services.nwu.ac.za/nwu-gallery
8 Aug 2023 English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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