COMING UP @ UJ ARTS & CULTURE
Under the 2026 theme Ephemeral , UJ Arts & Culture turns its focus towards presence – what is experienced in the moment, and what endures beyond it. The programme reflects this through work that is both immediate and layered. Productions such as Peeling Shadows bring together shadow, illustration and performance to explore complex narratives, while music programmes like Healing Voices connect artists across geographies and traditions, translating sound into shared experiences. Together, these works extend the programme’s reach across disciplines, audiences, and contexts. UJ Arts & Culture is embedded within broader networks of artistic exchange, contributing to conversations that move beyond the university. Ongoing partnerships such as ITROTRA and the MTN x UJ New Contemporaries Award continue to strengthen this position.
Ms Amogelang Maledu MTN X UJ New Comparatives Award 2025-2026 Curator
THE UJ ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMME DOES NOT RESOLVE INTO A SINGLE OUTCOME, IT CARRIES FORWARD. EACH PROJECT BUILDS INTO THE NEXT; EACH ENCOUNTER EXTENDS BEYOND ITSELF AND WHAT REMAINS IS A CONTINUOUS, EVOLVING PRACTICE – ONE THAT RECONSIDERS HOW THE ARTS ARE MADE, SHARED AND EXPERIENCED WITHIN AND BEYOND THE UNIVERSITY.
Peeling Shadows
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