The Art of Banking: celebrating through collections

Last edited: October 01, 2012

Posted by Business and Arts South Africa

The year 2012 marks Standard Bank’s 150th year in banking. 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

Penny Siopis, Always Something New out of Africa (Diptych), 1990.Pastel and collage. 101 x 76cm and 17 x 76cm. Standard Bank Corporate Art Collection.