Journal / Archive / South African Photography
Stories, Archives and Photographic Histories
This journal brings together selected writings, archival features and photographic histories from Gallery F. These pages explore photographers, bodies of work and the contexts in which the images were made, offering a deeper point of entry into South African photography.
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Story / Archive
Guy Neveling – Southern Ocean Photo Series
Work shaped by a long sea journey through the Southern Ocean, following remote routes and quiet moments far from land.
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Guy Neveling – Karoo Photo Series
Work shaped by time spent moving through the Karoo, drawn to the stillness, distance and the pull of small lights scattered across…
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Jodi Bieber -Bitter Berry Daybreak Photography Series
A long-term project in the Northern Cape, built over time through travel and return visits, documenting communities often overlooked and how they’ve…
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Jodi Bieber – Between Dogs & Wolves Photography Gallery
A body of work following a generation growing up after 1994, moving through environments shaped by violence and change, while still holding…
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The Role of Photography in Social Justice
A look at how photography has long been used to expose injustice and influence public opinion, often cutting through complexity in a…
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Remembering Nelson Mandela: A Visionary Leader’s Impact.
Madiba Day Remembering Nelson Mandela: A Visionary Leader’s Impact. Today we celebrate the stories of our photographers who have documented moments connected…
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Discovering District Six: A Captivating Photographic Journey.
An exploration of District Six through photography, reflecting on its history, forced removals and the memory of a community that shaped Cape…
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In conversation with Günther Komnick
In Conversation With In Conversation with Günther Komnick Günther Komnick reflects on a life shaped by displacement, visual craft and the quiet…
Collecting Photography
Explore works connected to the archive
Discover photographic works by artists represented across our stories, from archival material to later editions and selected contemporary prints. This section connects research, history and collecting in one place.