Published 08 May 2025 in The Viewing Room Art Gallery
Dr. Bongiwe (Bongi) Dhlomo-Mautloa is a pioneering South African printmaker, curator, and activist, born in 1956 in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal. A graduate of the Rorke's Drift Art and Craft Centre, she became one of the first Black professional curators in South Africa. Her powerful linocuts and woodcuts have captured defining historical moments like the 1976 Soweto Uprising, as well as the daily struggles and resilience of Black women under apartheid. In recognition of her lifelong contribution to the arts, she was recently awarded the National Order of Ikhamanga (Silver) and an honorary Doctor of Arts and Design degree from Tshwane University of Technology (TUT).
The public is warmly invited to attend the opening of Setlhatliso – An Exhibition of Prints by Dr. Bongi Dhlomo-Mautloa, Students, and Staff of TUT on 10 May at 11:00. This powerful exhibition showcases collaborative print work that speaks to legacy, mentorship, and artistic expression across generations. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the work of an icon alongside emerging talent.