Opening at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg today is are two exhibitions by Chilean-born and New York-based, Alfredo Jaar. The exhibitions run until March 23. Continue reading
Visual arts
Check out some New Kids on the Block at the Phansi Museum
Himba woman with traditional hair dress.
THE Phansi Museum will be mounting its second exhibition of the year in the Phansi goes Phezulu Gallery, 500 Esther Roberts Road, Glenwood, tilted The New Kids on the Block.
This exhibition will introduce the public to the latest treasures acquired for the Phansi Museum Collection; and comprises life sized puppets of the Herero, Himba and Hakawana people from northern Namibia adorned in ceremonial dress, beadwork and regalia.
In contrast to the magnificent attire of the Herero people, the museum will have on display a marvelous wedding dress, dating back to the 19th Century worn by a Victorian, English bride who stamped her identity on the attire of the people of Namibia. Continue reading
2016 KZNSA Annual Members’ Exhibition
The Brown Family Collective – The Forgotten Treasure. Photo, Paulo Menezes
The winning works in the 2016 KZNSA Annual Members’ Exhibition at the KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road, Glenwood, have been revealed. The exhibition, titled Invisible, runs until February 14. Continue reading
Ardmore’s 2016 exhibition pays homage to the Kalahari
THIS year’s Ardmore Ceramic Art Cape Town exhibition, hosted annually at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in February, is inspired by the visual wealth of the Kalahari. The exhibition is open from 9 am to 5 pm from Friday, February 19 to Sunday, February 21. Continue reading
Change is afoot at artSPACE durban
An architect’s impressions of how the spaces will look once the work is done.
artSPACE durban was born out of a dream to explore the concept of space, by bringing artists and creatives together in a warehouse style space.
For over twelve years, the gallery at 3 Millar Road, Durban, has opened its doors as a much-loved art gallery and event venue, hosting hundreds of exhibitions, shows and seminars and attracting people from all walks of life.
This phase of artSPACE durban has come to an end, but Karen and Claus Bradtke are excited about the gallery’s future evolution. Continue reading
The Phansi Museum explores colonial and apartheid periods through fashion
Kitchen suit.
“MUCH is considered fabulous in South Africa, even if the origins are deeply rooted in some evil human engineering and racism suffered by many. But, just think of music, fashion, and all art in general, how the very craft of it inspired great exploration,” says Paul Mikula, architect and initiator of the Phansi Museum. Continue reading
13th Annual Affordable Art Show at artSPACE durban
RUNNING until Saturday, January 16 at artSPACE durban is the 13th Annual Affordable Art Show.
Says Karen Bradkte: “We have managed to select and collect a wide range of fine art. The gallery is full of a wide selection of works to give the buyers plenty to choose from.
“The maximum sale price is R3 500 once again this year. Over 70 artists are participating and have brought us a variety of works from oil paintings, ceramics, prints, photographs, drawings and more.
“What is special about this exhibition over our others, is that when you purchase the artwork(s): you pay and then you can take!! This encourages people to buy during this show for themselves, family and friends!!”
The Annual Affordable Art Show gives people the chance to start their collections at an affordable price. If you are already a collector there is plenty to choose from to add to your collection.
Participating artists include: Tony Starkey, Angie Arbuthnot, Patricia McLuckie, Jean Elworthy, Corina Lemmer, Rob Bolter, Celeste van der Merwe, Zaf Zafer, Terence King, Lesley Ireland Mathew, Anne Schauffer, Cameron De Bruyn, Pam Smith, Mariek Petzer, Corné Eksteen, Andrew Swanepoel (swany), Pam Donegan, Raja Oshi, Izolda van der Merwe, Margot Cousens, Deidre Maree, Rani Pillay, Isaac Sithole, Andrew Verster, Elma Matthews, Ingrid Adams, Mike Brightman, Emma Robb, Pat Daniel, Adrienne D’Aeth, Ann-Marie Nason, Mervyn McMurty, Angela Randall, Rheta Kotze, Bevan Vowles, Frances Reynolds, Akiko Nakaji, Karen Bradtke, Anthea Martin, Yasmin Khan, Jane Alexander, Jumko Ishida, Colleen Hansen, Amy Waller, Louise Waller, Thokozani Happiness Khumalo, Rosemary Lubbe, Annette Hadley, Steffi Steffen, Carina Weineck, Jeannie Kinsler, Arlene McDade, Ronnie Huber, Elizabeth Sparg, Jan Coetzee, Bradley Schwartz, Marianne Meijer, Ros Kernoff, Grace Kotze, Jane Alexander, Michelle Rall, Bernice Stott, Carol Hayward Fell, Sandra Hogg, Colleen Larsen, Hannah Mullins, Colleen Hamer, Siobhan O’Reagain, Nomsa Ngidi, and Anne Swankhart.
artSPACE Durban is at 3 Millar Road (off Umgeni Road), Durban
Inquiries: 031 312 0793. You can also log on to www.artspace–durban.com or www.artworksartspace.blogspot.com
or you can like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/artspacedurban
Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.
Inquiries: 031 312 0793. You can also log on to www.artspace–durban.com or www.artworksartspace.blogspot.com
or you can like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/artspacedurban
Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.
Local arts and crafts are a must this festive season
If you are looking for a gift for a loved one this Christmas then I heartily recommend that you visit BUZZART15, which opens at the KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road, Glenwood, Durban, on Friday, November 27 at 5 pm and runs until Sunday, January 17, 2016.
Now a local only affair, with exciting makers in many disciplines, BUZZART is the destination for original gifts and collectable art and design in Durban. Continue reading
Enter Interpret Durban 6: Durban Flavour
Interpret Durban is calling for participants for this year’s event, which celebrates six years of Durban creative excellence on Friday, December 18 at 102 Florence Nzama Street, Rivertown Precinct. Continue reading
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