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Art Exhibition Challenges Voortrekker Monument's Legacy

3/8/2026

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The exhibition "It’s noon and the sunbeam is late" at the Origins Centre invites visitors to explore South Africa's narratives through art.
Curated by Lily van Rensburg (curator at Origins Centre, University of the Witwatersrand), the show focuses on the Voortrekker Monument.
It features diverse artworks that challenge the monument's authority and meaning.
Van Rensburg notes the exhibition's relevance for younger audiences.
The exhibition runs until March 14, 2026.

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Story summary

The exhibition "It’s noon and the sunbeam is late" at the Origins Centre invites visitors to explore South Africa's narratives through art.
Curated by Lily van Rensburg (curator at Origins Centre, University of the Witwatersrand), the show focuses on the Voortrekker Monument.
It features diverse artworks that challenge the monument's authority and meaning.
Van Rensburg notes the exhibition's relevance for younger audiences.
The exhibition runs until March 14, 2026.