Birthright

CCAC #: 0632
Artwork title: Birthright
Artist(s): Jan Jordaan
Year made: 1996
Artwork type: Paper
Medium: Woodcut
Dimensions (mm): 480 x 560
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
A LUTA CONTINUA: Reflecting on 30 years of democracy through the CCAC - KZNSA Gallery, Durban - 27 September - 10 November 2024
Signage:

This artwork served as the back cover of the Images of Human Rights print portfolio. The intent behind publishing this portfolio was to raise awareness of South Africa’s artistic talent while endorsing the positive values of human rights education, just as the Constitution came into effect. Volunteers from human rights and art organisations worked together to produce and market the portfolio. Images from the portfolio are installed along the African Steps on the west side of the Constitutional Court building.

Themes: Human Rights Day
Related constitutional cases: Constitutional Court in New Nation Movement NPC v President of the Republic of South Africa (2020)

CCAC 438768

Photographer: Ben Law-Viljoen
Photo copyright: CCT

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