High profile curatorial appointment for gallerist Ame Bell

By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor

One of Johannesburg’s prominent gallerists Ame Bell has been appointed to a prominent curatorial position at an international art fair to man the South African pavilion.

Bell who works at prominent Johannesburg and New York based Gallery David Krut  is one of the leaders of the South African team to the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia!. “Congratulations to our very own Gallery Director Amé Bell on being appointed as the curator for the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia! 
 The artists included in the South African Pavilion are Roger Ballen, Lebohang Kganye and Phumulani Ntuli. The artworks will be showcased around the theme of ‘Into the Light’ curated by @_amebell_
The David Krut Projects family is so proud of you Ame and wish you and the rest of the team all the best for the Biennale!,” said David Krut Projects in a stament following Ame’s appointment. The team is led by Thuli Mlambo-James  as Project Co-ordinator.