Montague Contemporary (New York) is delighted to announce Body Electric, a collaborative exhibition with WHATIFTHEWORLD (Cape Town), running from September 5th through October 26th, 2024. Curated by South African art curator Kimberley Cunningham, Body Electric presents an intricate dialogue between identity, culture, and the corporeal experience, showcasing the works of four influential Southern African artists: Dan Halter, Sthenjwa Luthuli, Mongezi Ncaphayi, and Athi-Patra Ruga.
Body Electric delves into the tension and synergy that arise when tradition intersects with contemporary narratives. The exhibition explores how the body acts as both a vessel of memory and a catalyst for change, resonating with the complex identities shaped by history, culture, and personal experience. Through a diverse range of mediums and practices, the artists engage with themes of transformation, legacy, and the ever-evolving human condition.
Curator Kimberley Cunningham notes, "Body Electric is an invitation to engage with the myriad ways in which the body can be both a vessel of memory and a catalyst for change. Their works resonate with Whitman's idea that the body is an ever-changing, electric entity capable of reflecting the complexities of identity and society."
The exhibition will be on view from September 5th to October 26th, 2024, with an opening reception on September 5th. The gallery is located at 526 West 26th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Body Electric delves into the tension and synergy that arise when tradition intersects with contemporary narratives. The exhibition explores how the body acts as both a vessel of memory and a catalyst for change, resonating with the complex identities shaped by history, culture, and personal experience. Through a diverse range of mediums and practices, the artists engage with themes of transformation, legacy, and the ever-evolving human condition.
Curator Kimberley Cunningham notes, "Body Electric is an invitation to engage with the myriad ways in which the body can be both a vessel of memory and a catalyst for change. Their works resonate with Whitman's idea that the body is an ever-changing, electric entity capable of reflecting the complexities of identity and society."
The exhibition will be on view from September 5th to October 26th, 2024, with an opening reception on September 5th. The gallery is located at 526 West 26th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
