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WHATIFTHEWORLD
Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
Founded in 2012, WHATIFTHEWORLD is a recognized contemporary art gallery both within South Africa and internationally. Part question, part purpose and part statement, their name anticipates the gallery’s program: a host of ambitious projects that promote curiosity and thought. With a strong focus on Africa and the African diaspora, the gallery represents influential artists who engage with global and local contemporary art and socio-political contexts. The gallery is dedicated to showing resolute solo projects and multi-disciplinary installations, with an interest in creating an environment that allows artists the freedom to create significant exhibitions.
WHATIFTHEWORLD regularly participates in art fairs, including The Armory Show, 1-54, miart, Art Basel Paris, Paris+, Art Brussels, Dallas Art Fair, and Untitled Miami. Gallery artists have exhibited in major exhibitions and biennials, including the 57th and 55th Venice Biennial; The Havana Biennial, Cuba; Sharjah Biennial, UAE; Guangzhou Triennial Guangzhou, China; Le Biennial de Dakar, Senegal, as well as exhibitions hosted at prestigious venues such at the Center Georges Pompidou, Paris; The Smithsonian Museum, Washington DC; SFMOMA San Francisco and MOMA, New York; Guggenheim Bilbao, Spain; Tate Modern, London, and the Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago.
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Through the Lens Collective
Johannesburg, South Africa
Through The Lens Collective is a Johannesburg-based organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation of contemporary photographers. Established in 2018 and located at the vibrant Victoria Yards, we provide a crucial space for emerging artists to develop their skills, exhibit their work, and connect with a community of practitioners.
Our offerings range from advanced photography courses and portfolio reviews to individual mentorship programs. We are committed to creating platforms for visibility, such as our annual Everyday A Woman social media exhibition, which showcases women photographers across Africa.
The Collective has gained international recognition for its work, including a special mention at the Rencontres d'Arles Curatorial Research Grants and being featured in Lenscratch’s prestigious ‘Focus on South Africa’.
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