Posted on September 13, 2022
The University of Pretoria (UP) Museums has welcomed the completion of the inaugural portrait of UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe. The oil-on-canvas portrait was commissioned by UP’s Art Committee, chaired by Professor Carolina Koornhof, and Polokwane-born artist...
Posted on September 13, 2022
Celebrate Heritage month with the University of Pretoria Museums. Brag about the artworks you see on any of the UP Campuses and/or at UP Museums in the Old Arts and Merensky Building.
Posted on July 29, 2022
The UP Archives is the proud custodian of the University of Pretoria’s Art Archives – a remarkable assemblage of South African art heritage. Dating back to the 1930s, the Art Archives is a collection of records related to South African art and artists. During this era, the University...
Posted on July 29, 2022
The University of Pretoria (UP) Museums dedicated 67 minutes on 18 July 2022 to plan, install, display and deinstall, a spontaneous pop-up exhibition of three artworks of Mandela within the Institution’s collections.
Posted on July 05, 2022
Mention Mapungubwe and many think of the iconic national treasures such as the gold rhino from the 1000-year-old Iron Age site in Limpopo. But Mapungubwe has another history that lies beyond the archaeological finds excavated in the 1930s.
Posted on June 27, 2022
“We are trying to get as many students, employees, and members of the UP community as possible to promote IMD2022, which includes visiting scholars and academics. The museums want the backbone staff of Professional Services such as Security Services, Cleaning Services, Administration,...
Posted on June 27, 2022
The University of Pretoria Museums (UP Museums) joined more than 104 000 Museums in 152 countries to celebrate International Museums Day (IMD), set aside for the 18 May. This day represent a unique moment for the museum community to engage with their public and highlight the role of museums as...
Posted on June 08, 2022
Matsobane Steven Motena, Interpretative Officer and Guide at UP Museums tells Tukkievaria how he chose his career at an early age.
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