World first for the peninsula baboons - Art Exhibition

Baboon Matters is hosting the first ever art exhibition inspired by baboons in the world!

Over many years the issue of baboons has been the subject of heated emotions with people equally polarised in their attitudes. Those who dislike the baboons vent their fury and often go out of their way to hurt the animals. Conversely, the people who like the baboons and want to see them protected generally stay quiet on the subject and have not voiced their support and concern as loudly and the vociferous anti-brigade.

That is all changing – the pro-baboon masses are making their concerns heard and challenging the authorities to make adequate funds available for the successful management of these intelligent primates, and certainly more people than ever are expressing sympathy for these beleaguered primates..

Now the artists have become involved and this dynamic exhibition is a multi-media collection of creativity that captures the fascinating, humorous and contemplative side of baboons.

The picture attached is of Masiphumelele resident, Lebo Lefuma. He is fascinated by everything about baboons and has poured his passion for these creatures into his unique ceramic sculptures which show the many similarities between baboon and man in a humourous way.

View this diverse range of paintings, ceramics, photographs, metalwork, beaded work and wooden sculptures at the Sanlam Centre at Kirstenbosch Gardens.

Dates: 24 – 31 August
Times: 09h00 – 17h00 daily
Entrance:Free – all are welcome
Venue: Sanlam Centre, Kirstenbosch Gardens.

For more information contact Baboon Matters 0n 021 782 2015 or better still go down to Kirstenbosch to see the exhibition.

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