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Gallery Talk: Uluso—“Against the Dark Sky”
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Installation view of Uluso—“Against the Dark Night Sky” at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, June 22–September 8, 2024. Photo: Thomas Barratt Photography
Exhibition curators Gary van Wyk and Lisa Brittan lead an exploration of Uluso—“Against the Dark Sky”, featuring examples of beaded costumes and accessories from the Zulu- and Xhosa-speaking peoples of South Africa. The exhibition, which closes on Sunday, September 8, looks at how these outfits reflect traditional beliefs and practices, especially in the face of European colonialism and apartheid, while also subtly changing to accommodate innovation and societal shifts.
