Spier Contemporary 2007

Spier Contemporary 2007, held at the Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch and documented in a richly illustrated catalogue edited by Jay Pather, was a landmark biennale exhibition organized by the Africa Centre that showcased the diversity and innovation of South African contemporary art; featuring a wide range of artists, the event combined exhibitions with awards, offered behind-the-scenes glimpses through Revel Fox’s film footage, and positioned itself not merely as a showcase but as a discursive space—a starting point for negotiating the complexities and disparities of South African society through the lens of art.