CASA Labia, in association with Christopher Duigan’s Music Revival and James Grace’s Stringwise Records, presents the second in a new concert series of four concerts through the year at Casa Labia. Continue reading
Federico Freschi
Federico Freschi to share insights into curating the first exhibition of Matisse works in South Africa

Professor Federico Freschi. Photo: Val Adamson
PROFESSOR Federico Freschi will be giving a presentation on curating the first Matisse exhibition in South Africa at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday, July 27. Continue reading
Federico Freschi and Christopher Duigan perform ‘The Songs You Love’ in KZN

Federico Freschi and Christopher Duigan. Photo: Val Adamson
BARITONE, Federico Freschi, and pianist, Christopher Duigan, will be performing The Songs You Love, at 7.30 pm on Thursday, July 27 at St Agnes Church in Kloof and the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg at 11.30 am on Sunday, July 30. Continue reading
Matisse’s Women: Four female muses who shaped the master

Henri Matisse’s Portrait de madame Matisse Collioure 1905.
As South Africa marks 60 years since the historic Women’s March to the Union Buildings, the Standard Bank Gallery raises a toast to an artist whose life brimmed with interesting and influential women – Henri Matisse.
Thousands of visitors have already marvelled at the Henri Matisse – Rhythm and Meaning exhibition, the first full-scale showcase of the French modernist’s work on the African continent. Art lovers have until September 17 to experience this rare and illuminating display of paintings, sculptures, prints and paper cutouts spanning 50 years. Continue reading
Don’t miss the Matisse exhibition in Johannesburg

Henri Matisse working on a brush and ink portrait in around 1946. Photo: Rogi Andre
The much anticipated Henri Matisse – Rhythm and Meaning exhibition opened at Johannesburg’s Standard Bank Gallery recently.
Art lovers can experience the genius and versatility of the French modernist master’s first exhibition in Africa for free and Standard Bank has also made available a free shuttle for patrons to attend the exhibition until September 17. Continue reading
Five important works pay homage to half a century of Matisse mastery
South Africans can experience 50 years of unbridled creativity during the Henri Matisse -Rhythm and Meaning exhibition at the Standard Bank Gallery until September 17. It includes several key works from the artist’s oeuvre. Continue reading