Anthea Buys
Dr. Anthea Buys is an independent curator and art historian known for her commitment to ethical curation and the representation of marginalized voices in contemporary art. Recently, she has been at the center of a controversy surrounding the retrospective exhibition of South African artist Steven Cohen, titled 'Long Life,' at the Iziko South African National Gallery. Buys has advocated for a nuanced engagement with the complexities of art and its societal implications, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the need for institutions to balance artistic freedom with community sensitivities.
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Buys is the independent curator appointed to realize the retrospective of Cohen's work and has expressed concerns about the museum's actions.
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