Commune.1 is proud to present a solo show of poet and artist Ayanda Mabulu’s large-scale paper works and paintings. Best known for his provocative imagery, perhaps most notably his painting spotlighting Zuma’s private parts, this is Mabulu’s most comprehensive show to date and will include paintings that have never before been exhibited.

The title of the exhibition, Imvo Zabantsundu / The Native Opinion, is the namesake of the first black South African newspaper published in King William’s Town. It provides an accurate starting point for Mabulu’s outspoken work that aims to create a dialogue around South Africa’s current political and social climate within the frame of post-colonial discourse. More specifically the work employs symbolism and political references that speak of the creation of identity through language, racism, poverty, religion, abuse and the corruption of power.