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Everard Read and 16 on Lerotholi are delighted to present a collaborative exhibition by Ricky Dyaloyi across both galleries, titled Impilo ifun'abomeleleyo (Living Requires Strength), which the artist describes as “a collective tale of strength in the face of life's trials”.

The title makes Dyaloyi’s pre-occupations plain, as he continues to explore the unerring dynamism and apparently indomitable spirit of everyday citizens in urban South Africa. “Each piece visually narrates the diverse stories of survival, from overcoming marginalization to embracing hope,” he explains. His …