As we all know, the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG) is currently facing multiple crises that have put both the building and art collection at great risk. The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and the Friends of JAG (FOJAG) have managed to engage with the City of Johannesburg (COJ) on several occasions but have not been able to make any significant progress with the authorities. Since each new rain storm brings the threat of further damage, there is no more time for delay – action is needed now!
You can read our latest updates on the JAG situation below, followed by links to various media interviews and articles. For more context on the initial legal letter and additional media links, click HERE.
To see some highlights of the JAG Collection on Google Arts and Culture, click HERE.
- www.currencynews.co.za: The great Joburg art grift (18/11/2024)
- www.dailymaverick.co.za: Johannesburg Art Gallery can’t survive another season of rain, experts warn (18/11/2024)
- www.ewn.co.za: Deteriorating Johannesburg Art Gallery in further crisis ahead of rainy season (18/11/2024)
- www.currencynews.co.za: The tragic farce of the Dali in the JAG filing cabinet (18/11/2024)
- SAFM: The Talking Point – JAG and the dilapidation of public art (19/11/2024)
- www.dagauteng.org.za: DA blocked from oversight at Joburg Art Gallery (19/11/2024)
- www.news24.com: Art Attack – damaged, leaking Joburg Art Gallery displays empty cabinets and bare walls (21/11/2024)
- www.dailymaverick.co.za: After the bell – Should we just sell the art in the Johannesburg Art Gallery (20/11/2024)
- www.dailymaverick.co.za: Transforming the Johannesburg Art Gallery from white elephant to catalyst for sustainable growth in heritage (22/11/2024)
- www.enca.com: Priceless artworks at risk as Johannesburg Art Gallery falls apart (27/11/2024)
- www.change.org petition: Revitalise Joburg’s inner city – make Joburg Art Gallery a #G20southafrica 2025 host venue
- www.currencynews.co.za: Nexus of power – the man at the centre of the JAG crisis (06/12/2024)
- SAFM Interview with Guilietta Talevi about JAG (09/12/2024)
- Business and Arts South Africa: BASA joins concerned organisations committed to saving the Johannesburg Art Gallery Collection
- www.mg.co.za: Systemic neglect of Johannesburg Art Gallery contrasts with creative industry growth (2025/01/08)
- currencynews.co.za: The great Joburg art grift – what goes on tour stays on tour (2025/01/20)
- www.news24.com: Repair efforts begin at Joburg Art Gallery amid public outcry over empty exhibition spaces (25/01/2025)
- www.dagauteng.org.za: DA to conduct oversight to the Johannesburg Art Gallery (26/01/2025)
- www.politicsweb.co.za: DA blocked from oversight at Joburg Art Gallery (27/01/2025)
- www.news24.com: Behind closed gates – Joburg Art Gallery renovation drama paints a murky picture (27/01/2025)
- Kaya FM: Interview with David Fleminger – JHF Chair (27/01/2025)
- www.citizen.co.za: DA denied access to Johannesburg Art Gallery (28/01/2025)
- currencynews.co.za: Still no open door policy at Joburg’s JAG (28/01/2025)