Media Preview Invitation, The King’s Map - François le Vaillant in Southern Africa, 1781-1784
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A unique map of South Africa produced 222 years ago for King Louis XVI and never before exhibited, will form the centre-piece of the exhibition, The King's Map: Francois le Vaillant in Southern Africa, 1781 -1784.
The exhibition, on show at the Iziko South African Museum from 30 November 2012 until 26 May 2013 forms part of the prestigious 'French Season' - the multifaceted bilateral collaboration between France and South Africa. This groundbreaking collaborative project links histories, art and nature. Showcasing rare historic artefacts, it reassesses Le Vaillant's role as a critic of colonialism and a defender of human rights.
Please join Curator, Professor Ian Glenn and exhibition designer Roger van Wyk for a media preview and walkabout of the exhibition, The King's Map: Francois le Vaillant, 1781 -1784
MEDIA PREVIEW:
Date: 28 November 2012
Time: 11:00
Venue: Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street Cape Town
RSVP: Melody Kleinsmith on +27 21 481 3861 or via email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Event organised as part of the France-South Africa Seasons 2012 & 2013 www.france-southafrica.com
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