Documenting South Africa’s journey towards social, racial and sexual equality in the wake of its 1996 constitution promising justice and freedom for all, Zanele Muholi’s photography is as powerful as it is fearless. The image-maker’s boundary-pushing career is the focus of a new exhibition at Tate Modern, featuring over 260 photographs from a career spanning three decades.

The exhibition includes photographs ranging from Muholi’s early series Only Half the Picture, which draws attention to the persistence of violence towards LGBTQ+ South Africans in the new millennium, right through to their latest ongoing series Somnyama Ngonyama (Hail the Dark Lioness), where Muholi turns the camera inward to reflect on themes of labour, racism and sexual politics. Often monochrome yet incredibly vivid, Muholi’s photography acts as an unbridled celebration of South Africa’s rich cultural tapestry in the face of oppression.

Speaking to Dazed back in 2020, Muholi commented on the power of still images to speak beyond the moment they were captured: “People grow. They change. Your whole way of thinking and frame of reference differs. It is a part of this ever-changing archive, which changes every year. From whatever period of where you are, it might be different... But without making it about negativity, we are making it about positivity. People that speak to the now and tomorrow.” 

Zanele Muholi’s work will be on display at the Tate Modern from 6th June 2024 - 26th January 2025. Dazed readers are eligible for a 2-for-1 discount if they book tickets in advance. See below for terms and conditions.

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Dazed is a media partner for the forthcoming exhibition. Do make use of an exclusive two-for-one advanced ticket offer. Enter code: DazedM241 when booking online or call 020 7887 8888 and quote ‘DazedM241’. This offer is valid to use between Wednesday 15 May 2024 to Wednesday 5 June 2024. Available on full price tickets to Zanele Muholi exhibition at Tate Modern between 6 June 2024 to 26 January 2025, (Tickets usually £18). This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or promotions. No cash alternatives. Subject to availability. The promoter reserves the right to cancel offers at any time. Ticket offer cannot be used for group bookings.