SIXTY SIX, an exclusive and unique Victorian townhouse in St George’s Square, is delighted to present a four day group exhibition showcasing the best of British and South African artists. This exhibition is a unique opportunity to explore an extraordinary combination of international artists addressing themes of belonging and identity across two countries with inextricably linked social histories.
SIXTY SIX features new and recent works from Megan Baker, Samuel Bassett, Victoria Cantons, Miranda Forrester, Jeanne Gaigher, Donna Huddleston, Sepideh Mehraban, David Murphy, Sitaara Stodel and Clare Woods, alongside a private collection of paintings created in lockdown by the internationally renowned artist Zanele Muholi. Following Muholi’s recent retrospective at Tate Modern, these autobiographical and highly personal self-portraits express, in the artist’s own words; ‘the journey, self-
image, and possibilities of a black person in today’s global society.’ With a strong mixture of figurative and abstract artworks, contrasted with photographs, collage and works on paper, the exhibition offers unique explorations into each artist’s themes, snapshots of the present, and visions of the future.
This exhibition was established and founded by a unique selection of international gallerists, curators, art advisors and collectors with the vision to introduce emerging South African artists to the UK art market, support young collectors, and reimagine the way in which art can be exhibited in unique and historical London spaces.
Set in St George’s Square, Pimlico, the exhibition will span across the three principal floors of Sixty Six, a newly renovated Victorian townhouse. Exposed architectural detailing and a deconstructed building environment pays romantic homage to the historical significance of London, whilst the dimensions of the rooms allow viewers to feel a greater awareness of personal presence and perception thereof alongside
the art.
