Bruce Arnott tribute by Iziko Museums of South Africa
Iziko Museums of South Africa salutes the memory of Bruce Arnott – a great South African sculptor, curator and mentor in the fine arts – who was a key figure in the history of the Iziko South African National Gallery. He was an influential sculptor who made an impression on generations of students at UCT's Michaelis School of Fine Art.
Bruce Arnott: 1938-2018
News about the death of one of South Africa's foremost sculptors, Bruce Arnott, sent me straight to his Alma Mater, a goddess-like Caryatid figure atop a tall column. But the telling detail – and in Arnott's work, there is always a telling detail – is the chameleon perched triumphantly atop her headdress.
Emma Bedford remembers Bruce Arnott
Bruce will be sorely missed but his extraordinary legacy remains. His far-sighted vision for art on and of the African continent affirm him as an advocate of change, ahead of his time.
The Art Behind JAGS Centenary Commemorative Medallions
Bruce Arnott’s bronze The Citizen completes the JAG Centenary Commemorative medallions set, which is a collaboration between the Friends of JAG and the South African Mint where a percentage of the proceeds from the medallions will help bolster the Friends’ fundraising initiatives, and help supporting the Gallery.