Art of Banking: celebrating through collectionsThe Famous Idea Trading Company09/25/2012 14:06:53
The year 2012 marks Standard Bank’s 150th year in banking which will be marked by an exhibition at the Standard Bank Gallery from 16 October to 1 December. As the oldest name in banking in South Africa, Standard Bank is one of South Africa’s best known brands. The 150th anniversary will be marked with an exhibition which will take the form of a timeline, using fascinating works drawn from the Standard Bank Corporate Collection to illustrate the ideas and events – local and international - that have shaped South African history over the decades. A second display, mounted on the ground floor of the Gallery will make use of artefacts, photographs and other visuals, drawn from the institutions rich archival collections to highlight the history of the bank as the oldest name in banking in South Africa with deep roots in South Africa. Standard Bank Gallery Corner Simmonds and Frederick Street, Johannesburg Tel: 011 631 4467 Gallery hours: Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:30; Saturday, 09:00-13:00 The gallery is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Admission free www.standardbankarts.com Artslink.co.za Account: Gilly Hemphill The Famous Idea Trading co gilly@thefamousidea.co.za 011 4467061 082 820 8584 Standard Bank Gallery www.standardbankarts.com Web site: http://www.standardbankarts.com
Related Venue:
Standard Bank Gallery, Marshalltown Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa
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