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Numbers: A multi-disciplinary exhibition curated by Keneilwe Mokoena

"The fundamental language of the universe."

Throughout history, humans have associated symbolism to numbers. Numbers have held great significance in anthropological, philosophical, aesthetic and speculative contexts - a logical quantification of abstract ideas and phenomena.

Scientists use numbers to study and explore the fabric of the universe; from the microscopic scales of nanoparticles to the macroscopic scales of planets, stars and distant galaxies. Our existence is governed by numbers; the numerical scales with which we measure space and time, how we assign economic value, how we measure self-worth and even how we count followers and likes. The 1s and 0s make possible the existence of this digital age.

This exhibition investigates our profound relationship with numbers. Artists were invited to offer their own interpretations of the concept from a myriad of perspectives.

The show initiates a dialogue of the phenomena behind numbers through an immersive installation alongside a range of collectible artworks. The concepts are presented in two parts;