Re-Interpreting the European Collection

In this exhibition, eight local and international artists were invited to respond to an historical artwork of choice. These artists include: James Cooper, Louisa Flannery, Charlie Godet Thomas,Titus Kaphar, Sunell Lombard, Lynn Morrell, Alan C. Smith, and Sharon Wilson. By reinterpreting the artwork in the contemporary moment, these artists provide another layer of meaning to the original pieces; they bring their own histories and perspectives to historical artworks that may well be far removed from their pasts. These new artworks shape a new context for dialogue, using symbols and technology, for example, to comment on today’s society. The exhibition also features a film created by local artist Milton Raposo, which itself interprets the process of the exhibition, thus adding an additional layer of meaning.

Watch "Decoding Reinterpretations", by Milton Raposo.