Johannesburg is a city of complexity and contradiction – difficult to love at first sight, but impossible to ignore. Shaped by a legacy of apartheid and violence, it remains one of the most unequal cities in the world. Yet, it is also vibrant, resilient, and constantly evolving. The trauma of its past is deeply etched into its people and landscape, but this history fuels an ongoing transformation and a pursuit of justice. Referencing Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson’s 1975 song “Johannesburg,” which captured the defiant spirit of the anti-apartheid struggle, the exhibition reflects how those themes still resonate today. Through the eyes of nine young South African photographers, the show reveals the city’s pulse – its tensions, hopes, and resilience – through themes like identity, love,... Read more