Ricky Burnett; South African 1949-; Bolt out of the Blue
Provenance : The Engen Collection.
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Literature : R J Angel (no date) Mobil Court Art Collection: A Collection of South African Visual Art, Mobil Oil Southern Africa, illustrated in colour, unpaginated.
Notes : Ricky Burnett was born in England and moved to South Africa as a child. He earned a BA in Humanities from the University of the Witwatersrand. A pivotal meeting with artist Bill Ainslie inspired him to begin making art - an endeavor he pursued alongside teaching - a lifelong passion he continues to this day. Burnett emerged as a significant figure in South Africa's art scene, both as an artist and curator. The BMW Tributaries project marked a turning point in his career. After relocating to London in 1985, he became involved with the prestigious Brenthurst Collection. He is particularly noted for his groundbreaking curatorial work, including a major exhibition on the acclaimed sculptor Jackson Hlungwani. Burnett also founded Newton Galleries, the first gallery in South Africa dedicated to showcasing art from across the African continent. Among his many curatorial achievements is the exhibition Horse at Everard Read in Johannesburg, as well as numerous projects with Everard Read, SMAC Gallery and Gallery 2. His work has been documented in a publication by Palimpsest Press. Thanks to Ricky Burnett for assistance in the cataloguing of this lot.
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