Arrested, Detained and Accused Persons

CCAC #: 0631
Artwork title: Arrested, Detained and Accused Persons
Artist(s): Pieta Robin
Year made: 1996
Artwork type: Paper
Medium: Linocut
Dimensions (mm): 380 x 570
Framed dimensions (in mm): 524 x 720 x 40
Edition: 44/50
Artwork series: Images of Human Rights print portfolio
Source: Donated by the Artists for Human Rights Trust
Year acquired: 2021
Installation type: Movable artwork
Current location: On a travelling exhibition
Exhibitions: A LUTA CONTINUA: Reflecting on 30 years of democracy through the CCAC - National Arts Festival, Makhanda - 20 to 30 June 2024
A LUTA CONTINUA: Reflecting on 30 years of democracy through the CCAC - William Humphreys Art Gallery, Kimberley - 1 August to 7 September 2024
Signage:

A man is being arrested in front of his simple shack home by three policemen, who have arrived in a police car. The humble figure appears helpless compared to threatening, overpowering police officers. The starkness and sharp focus of the image, where each element is isolated and clearly outlined against the bare, white background, reinforces the harsh and unforgiving nature of the scene.

Themes: Human Rights Day
Constitutional links: Rights of arrested, detained and accused persons (section 35)

CCAC 429434

Photographer: Ben Law-Viljoen
Photo copyright: CCT

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