
Zanele Muholi, "Phila I, Parktown," 2016, edition of 8 + 2 artist's proofs. Courtesy of Southern Guild and Yancey Richardson. © Zanele Muholi.
Cultivate collective meaning at SCAD deFINE ART 2025 honoring Zanele Muholi
Join culture-shaping visionaries at SCAD deFINE ART 2025, honoring South African artist and visual activist Zanele Muholi. New exhibitions at the SCAD Museum of Art offer reconsiderations of site and community, fostering impactful encounters with contemporary artistic practices. Engaging a multitude of mediums and methodologies, the featured artists emphasize our connections and present powerful reflections on the human experience.
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