Ramaphosa sends condolences to David Goldblatt’s family
President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his deep sadness on the passing of renowned photographer and recipient of the National Order of Ikhamanga, David Goldblatt on Monday.
Goldblatt passed on at the age of 88 and was one of South Africa’s most celebrated photographers. He was also an internationally acclaimed documentary photographer.
“We have lost yet another of our own celebrated photographers, who through the lens built a reputation as one of the country’s leading documenter of the struggles of our people. He captured the social and moral value systems that portrayed South Africa during a period of apartheid system in order to influence its changing political landscape,” Ramaphosa said.
“Our country remains proud of his contribution to the portrayal of its life through the medium of photography and for leaving an indelible mark in our inclusive literary culture. We wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.”
Sad to hear of the passing of David Goldblatt, one of the most important photographers documenting developments in South Africa during the period of Apartheid. Thank you for your groundbreaking work.#davidgoldblatt
©David Goldblatt. 3 women at Soper Road, Johannesburg, 1972 pic.twitter.com/JY1Jo66zRg
— The Independent Photographer (@indep_photo) June 25, 2018
Rest in Peace, David Goldblatt, photographer. He captured the soul of a nation in the fleeting interplay of light and shade, and in so doing, he helped to set it free.
— Gus Silber (@gussilber) June 25, 2018
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She told him: "You'll be the driver and i'll be the lady", then they grabbed the car bumper and posed, Hillbrow, 1975 © David Goldblatt pic.twitter.com/v89aooODyu
— Olga Yatskevich (@photoliax) June 25, 2018
The ConCourt and its artworks committee, which benefited from the generous benefactions of David Goldblatt's powerful work, express our deepest condolences to the family on his death this morning.
— Constitutional Court (@ConCourtSA) June 25, 2018
Renowned South African photographer David Goldblatt has died, aged 87. He passed away peacefully in the early hours of this morning at his home in Johannesburg (via @Goodman_Gallery)
[Photograph of Goldblatt by Mikhael Subotzky, January 2018] pic.twitter.com/0C4WgZWYDH— Africa Is a Country (@africasacountry) June 25, 2018
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Source:Timesloive
