It was here that Laubser became familiar with Alexis Preller, who would attract the ire of the critics for his work at the first New Group exhibition on 4 May 1938.
Aici, Laubser s-a familiarizat cu Alexis Preller⁠(d), care avea să atragă furia criticilor pentru operele sale din prima expoziție a Noului Grup, la 4 mai 1938.