Strauss & co - 23 May 2016, Johannesburg

For the first time Art lovers will be able to view a collection of more than 600 artworks, books and ephemera by esteemed South African modernist Walter Battiss which has taken over 35 years to assemble. The exhibition, curated by Warren Siebrits, has been arranged chronologically, giving viewers the opportunity to walk step by step through the life and work of one of South Africa’s most important artists. The exhibition will be accompanied by an illustrated 360-page book, which will be launched at the opening and will be available for the duration of the exhibition at a special price. The collection will enhance the Walter Battiss Archive, housed at Wits Art Museum, and once the exhibition closes, will be available to scholars by appointment. Please direct enquiries to Leigh Leyde at leigh.leyde@wits.ac.za Walter Battiss: ‘I Invented Myself’ THE JACK GINSBERG COLLECTION 6 July – 9 October 2016