WRITTEN BY MARILYN MARTIN, a former director of the South African National Gallery, Between Dreams and Realities is based on extensive research and experience. This book revisits important exhibitions, events and forgotten controversies; it highlights the achievements of directors, who often faced political agendas and strained relationships within and outside the institution.
WITH A FOREWORD BY ALBIE SACHS
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FOR THE FIRST TIME within the South African art historical discipline we have here an all-encompassing text by a respected art- and architectural historian who has the courage to boldly tackle and address key and controversial issues pertaining to art-political minefields and the frequent lack of support by theState, past and present, regarding the arts in this country. EUNICE BASSON
AS CHRONICLED here, SANG’s history is told as one of a triumph over adversity, and I agree with Martin that given the museum’s precarious status at present, the book provides a convincing argument for its crucial importance as a cultural institution. By charting its history, Martin concludes with her hope that it provides a road map for its future as well. PAMELA ALLARA
