The Presidency and Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute (CMMI) and participating diplomatic missions will on Tuesday host the inaugural International Portraits of Power at the Amphitheatre, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
“The International Portraits of Power is a Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute initiative that celebrates extraordinary women whose courage, leadership and contributions have shaped nations and inspired generations through a carefully curated exhibition,” the Presidency said in a statement.
The exhibition will feature portraits of iconic women whose legacies reflect the history, values and aspirations of their nations, as nominated by their respective countries. The portraits were created by South African artists in collaboration with participating diplomatic missions.
“The exhibition forms part of the South African government’s Women’s Month programme, which seeks to honour women’s activism towards equality, preserve women’s liberation history and strengthen cultural diplomacy as part of the recently launched Milestones of Freedom campaign,” the Presidency said.
The exhibition brings together government representatives, cultural practitioners, academics and diplomatic missions from across Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania, with each nominated woman’s legacy interpreted through a specially commissioned portrait. – SAnews.gov.za
