'Us', curated by Bettina Malcomess and Simon Njami, is a continuation of a show that took place in 2009 at Johannesburg Art Gallery. It takes as its starting point the xenophobic violence of May 2008 and focusses on the 'twin' - that which is the same but different - as its central motif. The exhibition explores issues such as aspiration, ownership and security; the connectedness of immigration, trade and movement in Africa; national identity and leadership; the representation of sexuality and desire; and the constitution of religious community. It also reflects on the notion of the African Contemporary itself, as well as the museum's own display of traditional and art objects.

As it is re-configured at Iziko South African National Gallery, it forms an integral part of the re-hang of the collection, '1910 to 2010: from Pierneef to Gugulective'. It will shift and change over the six month period in which it is displayed with the addition of new works, artists and curatorial interventions.

Opening night performances by Donna Kukama and Zen Marie.

Walkabout with a performance by Donna Kukama: Saturday 17 April 2010, 2pm.

15 April - 08 November

Curated by Riason Naidoo, Iziko South African National Gallery reopens after six weeks with a comprehensive re-hang of the entire gallery. The exhibition reflects on South Africa's contribution to Modern and Contemporary art with a diverse selection of work charting the scope of artistic production in the country over the last century. Visitors can look forward to seminal pieces by early twentieth century artists like Gerard Benghu and Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, through to contemporary artists like Robin Rhode, Mary Sibanda, Andrew Putter and the Gugulective.

It includes the exhibition 'Us' curated by Bettina Malcomess and Simon Njami.

This large exhibition, which occupies the entire Gallery, showcases the history and diversity of modern and contemporary South African art from the time of the formation of the Union of South Africa a century ago to the present.