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Artist:  Kim Berman
Title:  Political Rights (Images of Human Rights portfolio)
Date:  1996
Description:  Depiction of a crowd on the march. Three large figures are seen at the bottom right of the work, and shadows of people in the upper middle-ground.
Type:  Print
Medium:  Monotype / drypoint on paper
Measurements:  380 x 502 mm
Inscription:  Signed and dated by the artist. A/P. Edition no: 3/7. 10/96
Source:  Donated by Artists for Human Rights, 1996
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The complete collection of the Alexandra fires.
Artist:  Kim Berman
Title:  Alex Under Siege: 1 & 2
Date:  1988
Description:  Panel 1 of an 8-part work is a black and white image of a crowd running towards the right with a caspir in the background. The caspir and the head of a large figure in the foreground are cut off on the right of the work. Panel 1 is joined to panel 2.
Panel 2 is a black and white image showing a woman running with head turned to see what's behind her, in the foreground. A figure with arms outstretched appears behind her, as well as buildings in the background. Panel 2 is joined to panel 1 and continues the narrative of the first panel.
Type:  Print
Medium:  Drypoint / Monoprint on paper
Measurements:  1290 x 800 mm
Inscription:  None
Source:  Donated by the artist, 2000
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Artist:  Kim Berman
Title:  Alex Under Siege: 3 & 4
Date:  1988
Description:  Panel 3 of an 8-part work is a black and white image showing a bending woman on the left, a tall, standing figure on the right and a police van in the middle ground, from which a policeman emerges with a gun. A fire rages in the background. Panel 3 is joined to panel 4.
Panel 4 of an 8-part work is a black and white image showing two large figures with backs turned and a youth running towards the viewer. Panel 4 is joined to panel 3.
Type:  Print
Medium:  Drypoint / Monoprint on paper
Measurements:  1290 x 800 mm
Inscription:  None
Source:  Donated by the artist, 2000
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Artist:  Kim Berman
Title:  Alex Under Siege: 5 & 6
Date:  1988
Description:  Panel 5 of an 8-part work shows a group of youths huddled behind a corrugated iron shack with window. The youth in the front has a stone in his right hand, and peers around the shack. Behind him, another youth holds his hand over his mouth. Panel 5 is joined to panel 6.
Panel 6 of an 8-part work shows a black and white image of a youth holding an object with both hands. A second figure looks over his shoulder, and both their gazes are to the left. Buildings and fire are represented in the background. Panel 6 is joined to panel 5.
Type:  Print
Medium:  Drypoint / Monoprint on paper
Measurements:  1290 x 800 mm
Inscription:  None
Source:  Donated by the artist, 2000
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Artist:  Kim Berman
Title:  Alex Under Siege: 7 & 8
Date:  1988
Description:  Panel 7 of an 8-part work is a black and white image showing a large African woman carrying a child who has an arm slung around her neck. In the background, people are running to the left. Panel 7 is joined to panel 8.
Panel 8 of an 8-part work is a black and white image showing the continuation of panel 7. It depicts an African woman in the foreground who is helping to carry the child represented in panel 7. A figure with raised, clenched fist is depicted just behind the woman.
Type:  Print
Medium:  Drypoint / Monoprint on paper
Measurements:  1290 x 800 mm
Inscription:  None
Source:  Donated by the artist, 2000
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The complete collection of the Fires of the Truth Commission.
Artist:  Kim Berman
Title:  Fires of the Truth Commission: 1 & 2
Date:  2000
Description:  Panel 1 and 2 of an 8-part work show a representation of fire. Panel 1 and panel 2 are stuck together.
Type:  Print
Medium:  Monotype on paper
Measurements:  1290 x 800 mm
Inscription:  None
Source:  Donated by the artist, 2000
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Artist:  Kim Berman
Title:  Fires of the Truth Commission: 3 & 4
Date:  2000
Description:  Panel 3 and 4 of an 8-part work show a representation of fire. Panel 3 and panel 4 are stuck together.
Type:  Print
Medium:  Monotype on paper
Measurements:  1290 x 800 mm
Inscription:  None
Source:  Donated by the artist, 2000
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Artist:  Kim Berman
Title:  Fires of the Truth Commission: 3 & 4
Date:  2000
Description:  Panel 5 and 6 of an 8-part work show a representation of fire. Panel 5 and panel 6 are stuck together.
Type:  Print
Medium:  Monotype on paper
Measurements:  1290 x 800 mm
Inscription:  None
Source:  Donated by the artist, 2000
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Artist:  Kim Berman
Title:  Fires of the Truth Commission: 3 & 4
Date:  2000
Description:  Panel 7 and 8 of an 8-part work show a representation of fire. Panel 7 and panel 8 are stuck together.
Type:  Print
Medium:  Monotype on paper
Measurements:  1290 x 800 mm
Inscription:  None
Source:  Donated by the artist, 2000
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