Discussion
South African visual artist Nandipha Mntambo had childhood dreams of becoming a forensic pathologist. This preoccupation with the body came to shape her artistic practice and, in 2004 with Idle, she began creating haunting sculptures cast out of cowhide. These feminine body forms, usually her own, appear flowing and supple; taken as a series they are a provocative inquiry into both gender and culture. Her later work has examined these same issues in different mediums including bronze, video, and photography. Join Mntambo and the Festival’s artistic director, Lawrence Weschler, for a conversation on her artistic practice.
The annual Richard Gray Visual Art Series recognizes a significant gift from founding CHF board member and distinguished art dealer Richard Gray. This program is presented in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.
Read the CHF blog post about this program.
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Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder? For centuries, we have tried to understand why some art is truly great. Join us as we continue the conversation.