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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>The University of Botswana\u2019s (UB) Library was a sight to behold when it hosted the opening of Contemporary San Art Exhibition last week.<\/b><\/p>\n

Facilitated by the Department of History and Archaeology in the Faculty of Humanities, the first-of-its-kind exhibition showcases San artists\u2019 contemporary vision and how the artists draw from their ancestral experiences as represented on rock surfaces and cave walls across the country, as well as the modern studio art of drawing, painting and printmaking.<\/p>\n

Ethnological data <\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cAs an institution, we recognise that galleries with archaeological, ethnological, and are central to the lifeblood of the university,\u201d said Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire, at the opening.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are relevant for teaching, research, and a community\u2019s collective memory and pride. Cultural objects such as arts and crafts showcase the cultural evolution of our people, their changing concerns, worldview, life experience, and their ever-advancing lifestyles.\u201d<\/p>\n

The exhibition features various artworks, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and crafts of leading San artists like Thamae Setshogo, Nxaedom Qhomatca, Coex\u2019ae Qgam, Cg\u2019ose Ntcox\u2019o, X\u2019aga Tcuixgao and Olemogeng Maaramele.<\/p>\n

In memoriam Thamae Setshogo <\/b><\/p>\n

It showcases more artworks of Setshogo who passed away in 2004. Most of his artworks feature his favourite subject, animals of the Kalahari Desert, which he depicted from his memory.<\/p>\n

Said Ramogola-Masire: \u201cThe paintings on show were all meticulously selected from the university\u2019s greater collection of artworks and crafts, which were accumulated since 1999.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe started with a modest collection, which we are continuously expanding to include other pieces representing our societies\u2019 artistic richness.\u201d<\/p>\n

San research centre<\/b><\/p>\n

The University of Botswana has also established the San Research Centre, a multidisciplinary research centre purposed to inform stakeholders on the culture, socio-economic and political issues of the San.<\/p>\n

The San Research Centre has so far supported 10 San students to successfully complete master\u2019s degree programmes outside Botswana.<\/p>\n

\u201cPreserving artistic works such as the ones on display is crucial for any university that has the society for which it exists at heart,\u201d Ramogola-Masire said.<\/p>\n

The exhibition will be open to the public from 9 June to18 June 2023 next to the University of Botswana Library Auditorium. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

Museum <\/b><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Thapelo Otlogetswe, has disclosed that there are serious discussions going on about establishing a museum at the University of Botswana.<\/p>\n

Also speaking at the exhibition opening of Contemporary San Art Exhibition, Professor Otlogetswe said it is being envisaged that the museum will house more collections from different cultures in Botswana and try and use the materials for teaching.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have colleagues in the History department who are specialists in museum studies and there is a great move currently to really integrate that part of museum studies with a real museum on campus,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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