Tag: South African art
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End of an Era: Irma Stern Museum Closes for Good
After More Than a Half-Century, the Irma Stern Museum Shuts Its Doors The Irma Stern Museum at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has closed for good, ending a storied chapter in Cape Town’s cultural life. After more than 50 years of displaying the work of one of South Africa’s most celebrated painters, the doors…
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END of era: UCT Irma Stern Museum closes for good
Overview: A historic chapter ends at UCT’s Irma Stern Museum The Irma Stern Museum at the University of Cape Town has closed its doors for good, marking the end of an era that began more than half a century ago. On Friday, 31 October 2025, the museum reportedly shut its doors after years of debate,…
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End of an Era: The Irma Stern Museum at UCT Closes Its Doors for Good
Historic Closure of a South African Art Landmark The Irma Stern Museum at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has shut its doors for good, marking the end of an era for South Africa’s contemporary art scene. After more than half a century of housing Irma Stern’s remarkable works and serving as a cultural beacon…