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Podcast: The Talking Point
Episode: Johannesburg Art Gallery and the dilapidation of public artwork
Description: Guest: Guiletta Talevi - Journalist and co-founder at Currency Guest: David Fleminger - Chairperson of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Guest: Prof. Federico Freschi - Executive Dean of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Johannesburg In a recent article, the Johannesburg Art Gallery has been found crumbling and various artwork worth millions damaged after years of neglect. The Johannesburg Art Gallery belongs to the people and is currently under the custodianship of the City of Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Art Gallery is also the richest art collection on the African continent. Heritage experts, art...