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Exhibition tour of Lungiswa Gqunta: Sleep in Witness

18:00–19:00

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds

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Detail of Lungiswa Gqunta's installation 'Zinodaka', showing an amophous, clear glass sculpture resting on a bed of dried, cracked clay.

Join artist Enam Gbewonyo and Laurence Sillars, Head of the Henry Moore Institute and curator of Lungiswa Gqunta: Sleep in Witness as they discuss the work and themes of the exhibition.

About the speakers

Enam Gbewonyo’s practice investigates identity, womanhood, and humanity through the mediums of textiles and performance. She advocates handcraft’s spiritual healing powers, using processes like embroidery, knit, weave, print and wirework. Her curatorial work is dedicated to highlighting artists from Africa and its diaspora.

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Our galleries will be closed 24 – 26 December, and 29 December – 1 January.

The library and archive are closed 24 December – 2 January.

Henry Moore Institute

74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom

T:  01132 467 467
E:  institute@henry-moore.org

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