Structurally a beautifully mesmerizing space with loads of potential. Really only enjoyed 2 floors worth of art. The basement level art was mostly done by high-school kids so it was okay; some had beautiful stories behind the art with thought, care and intention behind their pieces! Others you could see were slapped together the night before purely because "my teacher told me to." I can see that they tried to create a connection between the basement level and the higher floors. Some of the lighting creates a double shadow on the perspex plaques making it nearly impossible to read descriptions (casting a shadow over the plaque makes it a little easier to read, but be careful not to get too close, security are not kind or understanding in this regard) The top 2 exhibit floors are more niche- with a heavy South African Political focus - Dont expect your teens to enjoy this space. We noticed people walking through these spaces much faster than the lower floors as they were harder to consume and connect with (sheets of long typed documents between people who passed 40 years ago) everything was presented in a way that made it feel chaotic, as if someone just chose pieces at random to place in the same space. Personally I do not think this exhibit did any justice to the works of these historical figures. I came home to google who the exhibit was about because I left the space having learned almost nothing about who they were and what their mission was. Overall grateful I'm an African Citizen, (free entry on Wednesdays) because I do not feel that the entry fee for the current exhibit is value for money. I walked out thinking "that was good" but was not in awe.
