David Goldblatt's Photograph of a Barber Shop in Khayelitsha
On May 16, 2007, a notable artwork titled 'At Kevin Kwanele’s Takwaito Barber' was created by photographer David Goldblatt. This digital print, which measures 90 by 111 centimeters, employs pigment inks on high-quality cotton rag paper. The piece is currently displayed at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg. It offers a poignant glimpse into a barber shop situated in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, reflecting the impact of the AIDS crisis on the local community. Goldblatt’s work serves as a significant historical document, encapsulating the social atmosphere during a challenging period.
Key facts
- Photograph by David Goldblatt
- Title: At Kevin Kwanele’s Takwaito Barber, Lansdowne Road. Khayelitsha, Cape Town in the time of AIDS
- Date: 16 May 2007
- Medium: Digital print in pigment inks on 100% cotton rag paper
- Dimensions: 90 x 111 cm
- Courtesy of Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg
- Location depicted: Khayelitsha, Cape Town
- Context: time of AIDS
Entities
Artists
- David Goldblatt
Institutions
- Goodman Gallery
Locations
- Khayelitsha
- Cape Town
- South Africa