Bruce Murray Arnott – artist, scholar, educator, curator and designer – was born in Highflats, KwaZulu-Natal. He studied at the Michaelis School of Fine Art (University of Cape Town) and the Courtauld Institute of Art (London).
He worked at the South African National Gallery as Assistant Director and taught at the University of Cape Town where he was a Professor of Fine Art, Director of the Michaelis School of Fine Art, and was a University Life Fellow and Emeritus Professor.
He was interested in Western and African art and published and exhibited mainly in South Africa.
Latest Posts
Irma Stern Museum hosts Bruce Murray Arnott: Into the Megatext book launch
Bruce Murray Arnott: Into the Megatext, was launched at an intimate gathering of about 50 people in Irma Stern's lounge on 20 July.
The Bruce Arnott book project
Work on Bruce Arnott's book has begun. Edited by Mari Lecanides-Arnott and with Sven Christian assisting with design and production, the book aims to paint a rich, varied and complex picture of Bruce's life and work. There will be a section in the Bruce Arnott book that will include Bruce’s own writings about his artwork.
Between Dreams and Realities
Marilyn Martin's book Between Dreams and Realities includes information about Bruce's important contribution when he worked at the SA National Gallery and information about his Numinous Beast sculpture, which is featured on the back cover of the book.
Books and brands featuring Bruce Arnott or his works
Some of Bruce's works have featured on the front and/or back covers of books or have been adapted for corporate branding such as the logo of the Baxter theatre.
