




A Glimpse Between Memoirs
Shaunez Benting and Whaleed Ahjum curated by Aaliyah Ahmed of Our Cape Town Heritage
Sisonke Art Gallery presents A Glimpse Between Memoirs: Childhood Nostalgia, a joint exhibition by Shaunez Benting and Whaleed Ahjum, sponsored by HUB. Featuring new works and curated by Aaliyah Ahmed, the show is organised by Our Cape Town Heritage (OCTH), a nonprofit dedicated to preserving culture through art, history, and education. This exhibition weaves a deeply personal narrative, with both artists reminding us of past struggles and the strength that shapes our communities today. Through nostalgia and heritage, they explore how inherited stories influence the futures we imagine. Their work honours ancestral legacies, challenges norms, and reveals the transformative power of storytelling in preserving culture and opening new possibilities through education. Heritage Month Walkabouts:Attendees can expect a deep dive into the surrounding themes, including the artwork itself, the curation process, and the intertwined narratives of artists, heritage, and history that all connect and are integral to the exhibition as a whole. The discussion aims to illuminate the historical and cultural narratives that shape the Cape's identity, providing a platform for honouring, learning, and understanding.
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