In the lead up to the 10th Basha Uhuru Festival, the National Museum of African Art hosted a 10-day series of art experiences titled “The Demonstration” at Constitution Hill Sept. 15–25. “The Demonstration,” part of the museum’s NMAFA+ series, included an exhibition, public conversations and artist-led city tours.

Curated by Johannesburg-based artist Siwa Mgoboza, “The Demonstration” experiences focused on the theme of “Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past,” which aligns with the Smithsonian-wide initiative to address systemic racism and racial inequity in the U.S. and globally.

Beginning Sept. 15, members of the public were invited to an exhibition designed to support and amplify South African artists whose work pushes boundaries and provokes important conversations. Featured artists included Blessing Ngobeni, Patrick Bongoy, Luke Radolff, Nelisiwe Xaba & Mocke Jansen van Veuren, and Ayana V. Jackson.