Tag: South Africa
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Art Curation in South Africa
Aaliyah Ahmed, Head Curator at Our Cape Town Heritage, discusses her background in art curatorship and the functions of curators in museums and galleries. She highlights the impact of curatorial practices on Islamic history in South Africa post-Apartheid and emphasizes the need for authentic faith-based narratives in contemporary art spaces, advocating for a deeper understanding…
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Analogy as Erasure: The Limits of Comparison in Liberation Discourse
The authors critique the use of comparative frameworks in discussing liberation struggles, arguing that while they can foster solidarity, such as the comparison between apartheid South Africa and Palestine, they often obscure unique historical and political contexts. They argue for the need to engage with each struggle on its own terms, recognizing local specificities and…