Southern Guild presents ‘A Queer Reading in Discussion’ with Zanele Muholi, on August 12th, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, a discussion moderated by Lindsey Raymond, Southern Guild gallery manager. With a panel discussion featuring Zanele Muholi, the artist, Dr Yvette Abrahams, and Cheshire Vineyard.
This is the finissage of Zanele’s autobiographical exhibition, ‘ZANELE MUHOLI’, the final day being August 17th. This event will host a meaningful panel discussion, shedding light on several critical themes tied to the show, such as sexual rights, gender equality, queer theory, and education. Following the dialogue, attendees are welcomed to delve into the exhibition and partake in a recorded feedback session.
Meeting the panel, starting with the artist. Zanele Muholi, born in 1972, is a South African visual activist, humanitarian, and art practitioner who documented the Black South African LGBTQIA+ experience. Muholi studied Advanced Photography and completed an MFA in Documentary Media.
Dr. Yvette Abrahams, a Khoesan-descent writer, contributed to Khoesan history, wrote the world’s first book-length study of Sarah Bartmann, and consulted on gender equality, queer theory, climate change, and indigenous knowledge systems.
Cheshire Vineyard is a provocateur showcasing sensual embodiment and self-expression, focusing on reclamation and de-colonization of sacred human beings and communities. Vineyard use movement, music, storytelling, Motherhood, and embodied performance for transformation.
Lindsey Raymond is an art and culture writer, editor, and researcher with a focus on social politics, place-making, futurity, technology, culture, and social behavior. She has written for local press and institutions, and has hosted workshops on bioplastics and collaborated with non-profit organizations.
Southern Guild aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of humanitarian, environmental, and societal concerns with targeted projects, large-scale installations, and immersive experiences. Their artists explore personal narratives, cultural structures, and social change.
Source: Southern Guild.
