This exhibition was curated by the current 2021/2022 Art Museum Guides at Oliewenhuis Art Museum. 

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'Are you game?' was curated with artworks sourced from the Oliewenhuis Art Museum’s Permanent Collection and The Art Bank of South Africa’s Collection.

Are you game? focuses on raising awareness about how society may be addicted to these notions of the modern 21st century which deal with self-representation. Some individuals have become more concerned about their looks and statuses and how they represent themselves within society resulting in a loss of identity. 

This loss of identity has given rise to a sense of "a fake culture" within society and is driven by the advancements of technology and what the media deems to be "ideal or perfect".

As social media is heavily influential on society, it is thought to be a major contributor towards imitated social appearances and how some individuals copy one another’s ‘looks’. 

Some individuals have an urge to be seen as perfect, and that is reflected in what they represent about themselves and the identity they choose to portray through the use of technology. This can translate into addiction and may seem playful and fun and the participants may not always be aware of this game of this make-belief self-representation.

Are you game? can be viewed until 27 March 2022 in the Annex Gallery on the first floor of Oliewenhuis Art Museum. The art museum is located at 16 Harry Smith Street, Bloemfontein, and is open to the public from Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 17:00, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays between 09:00 and 16:00. 

The entrance is free and secure parking is available for visitors. 

For more information please contact Oliewenhuis Art Museum on 051 011 0525 (ext 200) or oliewen@nasmus.co.za.