The Electric Workshop, Newtown : 'Alternating Currents'

This was the show curated by Biennale director Okwui Enwezor and Octavio Zaya, which explored the 'Trade Routes and Geography' theme of the Biennale. Eighty-seven artists from around the world are particapating.
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The Rembrandt van Rijn Gallery, Market Theatre: 'Hong Kong Etc'

A cyber mix of cultures curated by Hou Hanru.
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The MuseumAfrica, Newtown: 'Transversions'

'Transversions', Yu Yeon Kim's finely tuned curation gives us one of the most exciting shows on the whole Biennale. Local artists like William Kentridge appear alongside such art world stars as Dennis Oppenheim and Xu Bing.
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The Johannesburg Art Gallery, Joubert Park: 'Important and Exportant'

Lyrical show by Cuban curator, Gerardo Mosqeuro, who considered the influential role of established artists in the art world.
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The South African National Gallery, Gardens: 'Graft'

Curated by Colin Richards, this was the only all South African show, and was one of the best.
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The Cape Town Castle: 'Life's Little Necessities'

American curator Kellie Jones assembled an all woman show, with mixed but interesting results.
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