SALA

Sala, a word that is common in Southern Africa among various Nguni languages, is part of a reciprocating expression of well wishes between people parting ways. “Hamba kahle,” to bid farewell to those departing is answered with “Sala kahle,” good fortune to those that remain behind. This permanent exhibition features the works of 17 influential artists from Africa and the diaspora, including Joël Andrianomearisoa, Thania Petersen and El Anatsui. It was curated by Storm Janse van Rensburg in collaboration with the Zeitz MOCAA & the University of the Western Cape (UWC) Museum Fellows of 2023.