Singobani, who are we? Photography Exhibition
Venue: Albany Museum’s History Department
Dates: 26 June – 6 July 2025
Exhibition
Aphiwe Ngowapi
“Singobani, who are we?” is a group exhibition of visual stories by photographers from different backgrounds. These photographers’ skills in photography and mobile journalism were honed as vehicles for raising awareness. Their work tells their own stories and shares their experiences in Eastern Cape communities.
The exhibition invites the viewer to think about who we are, what is real, our beliefs, inner selves and outer experiences. It celebrates our uniqueness through objects and people. It shows how our beauty and traditions continue, creating a world of meaning, connection and positive feelings.
The artworks have been mindfully curated to convey a sense of commonality and union among the diverse range of artists. Each image compliments the others and the effect is mesmerising as one walks through the exhibition. An additional point of appreciation in this reviewer’s experience is on a personal level. Having the dream realised of sharing work in this space alongside internationally acclaimed artists.
Exhibiting artists include Angelina Relebohile Majoro, Matshediso Dichaba, Singa Soci, Zanele Lebaka-Tshabalala, Thabisa Nxawe, Mbulelo Dayimani, Zingiswa Princess Blom, Yanga Nginda, Solulele Menemene, and Aphiwe Ngowapi (reviewer).
The exhibition was made possible by the Eastern Cape Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Market Photo Workshop, who facilitated a Women’s Empowerment Photography project for young women in various districts of the Eastern Cape.
An added enrichment to the collection is the feature of augmented reality that allows viewers to explore the story behind each image. One can download the Artivive app from the Apps/Play Store and scan the image which then activates a video that plays through a narrative on the background. Visitors can explore new frontiers of communicating with imagery using advanced technology.
The exhibition is currently on show at the Albany Museum’s History Department and runs throughout the course of the National Arts Festival.
