'VABVAKURE' (People from Far Away) - MFA Exhibition Opening

'VABVAKURE' (PEOPLE FROM FAR AWAY)

By GERALD MACHONA, MFA candidate in the Fine Art Department and member of
the Visual and Performing Arts of Africa Focus Area research team.

Date: Wednesday 10th April
Time: 5:30 pm
Venue: The Guy Butler Theatre stage, 1820 Settlers National Monument
Opening speech by Prof Ruth Simbao
Drink and snacks will be available. Admission free.

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