Iziko Seeks Original Tretchikoff Works

South Africa Sun 14-11-2010

Iziko Seeks Original Tretchikoff Works
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Call for original artworks for the upcoming Tretchikoff exhibition at the Iziko South African National Gallery.

Dying Swan by Vladimir Trechikoff | Vladimirtretchikoff.com

A major retrospective of the artist Vladimir Tretchikoff, entitled Tretchikoff: The People’s Painter, will open at the Iziko South African National Gallery in 2011. The exhibition organisers are issuing a general call for original works (as opposed to prints) to be exhibited on this show. Original paintings tend to have a textured, layered surface.

While Tretchikoff is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s most controversial artists, much maligned in the 1960s and onwards by several members of the established arts community, there can be no doubt that he has become a cultural icon and remains a favourite artist to many South Africans.

Lost Orchid by Vladimir Trechikoff | Vladimirtretchikoff.com

Sales of his work have recently reached record levels at auction and there is a considerable revival of interest in his iconic paintings amongst designers, younger artists and critics.

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Posted By: Hirum Ndungu

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