Maqhubela's name is strongly associated with the Polly Street Art Centre, where he studied under Cecil Skotnes and Sydney Kumalo from 1957 to 1959. At a time of increasing apartheid restrictions, Polly Street emerged as a place where black artists could learn their craft, participate in practical and theoretical discussions and read art books and magazines. Here white artists could meet their black compatriots and share their skills as volunteer teachers.

In 1966 he won first prize at the Adler Fielding Gallery's annual "Artists of Fame and Promise" exhibition, which included a return air ticket to Europe.

The following year, Maqhubela held his first one-person exhibition at the same gallery in Johannesburg. His work was much in demand at this time, and he was able to augment his prize money of R1,000.

The main purpose of this exhibition is to asses Louis Maqhela's place in, and contribution to the history South African art. Many South Africans have never heard of him, others have forgotten him and the intention is to remind the public of this great artist, to return Maqhubela from obscurity and to re-inscribe him into the history of art of this country.

Date:	3 August – 18 September
Venue:	Standard Bank Gallery