Speak ‘Art’ Against Human Trafficking

Art in the Park 2013

Grad Ex 2012

Jurgen Schadeberg & Andrew Barker @ Kalk Bay Modern

Kentridge, Goldblatt to headline Prince Albert Art Festival – PArt – End September 2012

Prince Albert Gallery Press Release

Die Hel Interior by David Goldblatt

To mark the town’s 250^th birthday celebration and the Prince Albert Gallery’s tenth anniversary, more than 30 of South Africa’s most renowned visual artists will be participating in the village’s first art festival.

The festival is scheduled for the weekend of the 28^th of September 2012 and interrogates the theme of The Vulnerable Landscape. Artists will explore all aspects of landscape: interiors, the mind, urban renewal and destruction, the veld and closer to home, the beautiful and vast landscapes of the Karoo.

In addition to the Gallery, housed in the historic Seven Arches Building, other venues around the architecturally acclaimed village will be in use. “We wanted to include as much of the town as possible” said Gallery owner Brent Phillips-White. “We’ll be offering lectures and workshop as well as the exhibitions in some of these venues.”

He said art lovers will find work by painters, photographers, ceramicists, print-makers, sculptors and land artists at the festival.

Prince Albert Gallery co-director, Mary-Anne Botha explained: “The arid Karoo is vulnerable to climate change and human intrusion. Water for food and settlement is scarce. Fossil water held in deep aquifers is irreplaceable.”

Cloud Shadows by Joshua Miles

New work will be on display by David Goldblatt, William Kentridge, Hylton Nel and Hermann Niebuhr. Other artists exhibiting include Standard Bank Artist of the Year 2012 Mikhael Subotzky, internationally celebrate Philip W. Badenhorst and land artist Strijdom van der Merwe.

An exhibition will be curated featuring Karoo artists’ response to the threat of fracking. Workshops will be on offer by photographer Louis Botha, Jill Trappler and reduction woodblock printmaker Joshua Miles. Art-related movies and lectures will be presented in the evenings. Artist JP Meyer and designer Jacques Erasmus will offer a cooking course at the town’s recreational cooking school. Restaurants around the village will host dinners with guest artists.

The Gallery will be updating its website regularly with additions to the programme.

For further information contact: Brent Phillips-White E: karoogallery@intekom.co.za | T: 023 541 1057 | C: 082 749 2128

Set aside 10 Days in September for the Johannesburg Arts Alive International Festival

Johannesburg is set to undergo an incredible transformation during the first ten days of September, becoming a canvas and/or stage on which the country’s artists, actors, directors and musicians can display their remarkable talents. This visually enticing extravaganza will provide audiences with the best in South African arts and culture. There’ll be dancing and music, poetry and puppetry. And that’s just the start. To find out more about what’s on the go where visit the Arts Alive website.

Ignite your creative spark at the CORE Mixed Media Exhibition.

The exhibition runs from 6 – 28 September 2012. For more information contact the Museum Gallery on 083 325 3322 or greg@museum-gallery.co.za, or visit the exhibitions official Facebook page. 

Sculpture and Ceramics Exhibit at Kalk Bay Modern

Currently Showing at artSPACE Durban

I Spy - Dee Donaldson's painting students show

This is a group exhibition to highlight the work that comes out of Dee Donaldson's painting studio at the artSPACE Durban studios.
Contributing artists are:
Lori Clarke, Geoffrey Harrison, Aubrey Penning, Kim Pereira, Laurienne Baitz, Julie Mayo, Hillary Wilson, Gwynn Smith, Tracey Kurby, Michelle Waters Wilson, Rosemary Williams, Moira Burne, Christie Rowse, Adrienne D'Aeth, Edwina Grossi, Dolores Williams, Mbhekeni Mbili, Renee Leslie, and Sue Marshall.

AND

Bits and Pieces by Gerald Baise

This exhibition is Baise's second at artSPACE durban and once again involves Baise’s fascination with wood - laminating, chiselling, rasping, sanding and deconstructing.  Simply shapes without philosophical import that is pleasing to the viewer and engender a desire to touch and feel the wood.


Biography: Gerald Baise studied with the late Basil Jones for several years and has had 5 previous sculpture exhibitions.  He works almost exclusively in wood both indigenous and imported. The main focus is on simple shapes manipulating the wood to achieve this with little emphasis on the grain.

Exhibitions close on 26 May at 2:00pm

Contact artSPACE Durban on 031 312 0793
3 Millar Road (Off Umgeni Road)
Durban
4001

Theo Paul Vorster at the SA National Print Gallery

Opening on Saturday, 05 May 2012, the South African National Print Gallery is proud to present a collection of hand-coloured lino prints by Theo Paul Vorster.

Theo Paul Vorster was born in Oranjemund, Namibia and currently resides in Cape Town, South Africa. He started taking art classes at school and went on to study BA Graphic Art at The University of Stellenbosch (S.A) specializing in printmaking. He pursued Art full time from 1996 onwards. Originally only focusing on silkscreen and etching, Theo started experimenting with Lino in 2006 as he was looking for other print mediums to work with. Theo loved working with the Lino and its three dimensional feel. The black and white print also allowed him to experiment with color. The Lino cut is completed and only a limited edition Lino prints are made and hand printed by the artist on 300 gram 50% cotton paper and then individually hand colored with acrylic. The Original Lino is colored in oil and is also sold. This unique practice ensures exclusivity as a very limited edition is available to the local and international market. Theo’s work is at all times represented by many galleries countrywide.

The exhibition ends 24 May 2012.

John Moore Exhibition at the SA Print Gallery

Left: Purple Crested Loerie (colour woodblock, ed of 21, 2002), Right: Circle of Elders (Linocut, ed of 10, 2002)

Be sure not to miss conceptual wildlife artist John Moore's current show at the SA Print Gallery. These particular works have never been exhibited in Cape Town before. On show are a selection of John Moore's woodcuts, etchings and lithographs.

John's exceptionally detailed and realistic works are depictions of wildlife and the poignant plight of endangered species. This is at a time when there is urgent need to change our attitude to the environment and nature, which John feels passionate about. His style contains elements of surrealism and traditional naturalism which merge into thoughtful reflections of our age. John believes his work assists the viewer to find their own interpretation and allows the work to speak to them personally. The imagery often includes references to the Khoi-San - which he believes are the ‘first people' of the Southern African continent. This evocative body of work is where the human and the spirit world meet. To read more and see more of John Moore's work click here

The show runs until 26 April.

Nicolaas Maritz - Lucky Packet Exhibition No. 2

Kalk Bay Modern presents:
Lucky Packet Exhibition No.2
recent works by
Nicolaas Maritz
12 April - 12 May 2012  Opening Thurs 12 April 6pm
Refreshments will be provided

 

Kalk Bay Modern, 1st Floor Olympia Buildings, 136 Main Rd, Kalk Bay, 7975
T: 021 7886571 F: 021 7886793 E: kbmodern@iafrica.com  | www.kalkbaymodern.com

www.kalkbaymodern.blogspot.com
Gallery open daily 9:30 - 5 pm

Andrew Walford Mar. 17-24th iStore Sandton Drive

Andrew and friends invite you to this exciting exhibition. Andrew will have his wide range of ceramics dubbed “Zulu ZeN “ on display from Wall tiles to Splash backs, Handbasins, Sushi dishes and Porcelain Bowls.

A Centenary Celebration of the Life and Work of Barbara Tyrrell

The CEO of Iziko Museums, Ms Rooksana Omar, cordially invites you to the opening of:

IQHOLO LE AFRIKA

A Centenary Celebration of the Life and Work of Barbara Tyrrell 

An exhibition from the Campbell Collections of the University of Kwazulu-Natal. Runs from 16 March to 8 July 2012.

Date:   15 March 2012

Time:   17:30 for 18:00

Venue: Iziko South African National Gallery,

           Government Avenue, Cape Town

RSVP: Shameen Adams by 9 March

Tel:      021 481 3974

Email:  sadams@iziko.org.za

Decorex Durban

Decorex Durban: 21-25 March 2012

Decorex is coming to Durban this March between 21 and 25 March at the Durban Exhibition Centre. This year's event promises a fusion of the finest in décor and design, kitchens and bathrooms, green living, DIY, delectable food and the very best in good living. Attend free demos at our theatre, enjoy our beautifully decorated eateries and come away with fantastic prizes.

The Details:

• Hours: 10h00 – 20h00 (closes at 18h00 on 25 March)
• Tickets: Adults - R55 / Pensioners & Students - R45 / Children under 12 - R10
• More info: www.decorex.co.za

Decorex Durban offers a wide range of great finds to suit every taste.

Decorex Durban promises to be a great day out, with a great selection of food at trendy pop up restaurants and bars, beautifully designed room settings, affordable home decor accessories and free demos and workshops hosted by local celebs and industry experts.

The exhibition is open till late, making it easy for visitors to make an evening of it with the whole family.

Amongst the many industries that will be represented at Decorex Durban are appliances, art, building finishes, interior décor, food and wine, furniture, kitchens, bathrooms and accessories, to name but a few. Many exhibitors will be offering show specials and bargains, as well as exciting competitions and give-aways.

Things to look forward to at Decorex Durban:

• Inspire Theatre
• Decorex Designer Collection
• Endless Possibility with Plascon
• Wallpaper Trends
• Operation Man Cave
• New Look Africa
• M-Net Cares Cafe
• BOS Bar
• Food & Art Market

We're super excited to announce that Designers on Display has secured five double tickets and five Decorex hampers for our readers. All you need to do to enter the draw for the tickets is to list your business on our décor directory, Everything for the Home. Everything for the Home is a comprehensive directory of stylish interior, exterior and lifestyle professionals - the perfect place to showcase your business. To win the hampers, renew your existing listing on Everything for the Home. Listings and renewals should be sent to Megs@designersondisplay.co.za by Friday 16th March to be eligible for the draw.

Jo'burg Culture

From the 4th to the 11th of December, David Brown Fine Art is hosting a group show, featuring a large number of talented artists, including Alexandra Ross, Collin Cole, Daandrey Steyn, Mayuri Patel and many, many more.

The exhibition is being held at the Old Sandton Civic Gallery, next to the library at Nelson Mandela Square.

More information, including contact details, artist information, and opening times, is available at www.davidbrownfineart.co.za

Time to bloom

As summer approaches, we all start thinking of ways to spend time outdoors, soaking up the rays (with the appropriate SPF, of course!).

Right now, art-lovers can combine their love of fine artworks with the chance to enjoy the beauty of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.

The Professional Cape Artists' Exhibition is running until the first of December, and artists such as Gabriel and Tinus de Jongh will be showcased.

The Kirstenbosch Gardens are acclaimed as one of the great botanical gardens of the world, and should be a must-see for everyone!

Entrance to the exhibition is free, but the entrance fee to the Gardens does apply.

For more information contact Jill Fearon on 021 715 6500 / 021 799 8621.

Definitely worth the trip!

Artwork by Tinus de Jongh (left) and Gabriel de Jongh (right), among others, will be on display at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens until 1 December 2011.

Local Artists, Local Friends

Fat Tuesday in Kloof is currently hosting an exhibition showcasing two local artists, Sue Whitmore and Anne Cleveland.

Sue Whitmore's exhibit is entitled "Carpe Diem", and was inspired by the love of life that her son brought into her home. She says "As I grow older and hopefully wiser, I have started to notice the incredible value of innocence, of seizing the moment and living it with the abandonment of pure, unfettered enthusiasm."

"The Conservation of Wetlands" is the theme of Anne Cleveland's contribution, which clearly displays her deep love and appreciation of the birds endemic to these threatened habitats. She uses a sure touch and a fine eye to bring these beautiful birds to our notice.

This exhibit is now on, and the gallery will be hosting a walk-through tomorrow morning, Saturday 19 November at 10am.

And, once you've admired the amazing artwork, Bellevue Cafe can offer an equally amazing coffee, tea or lunch, to make your visit complete.

Fat Tuesday is at Bellevue Campus, 5 Bellevue Road, Kloof, and you can contact them on 031 717 2785 or shannon@fattuesday.co.za.

Elizabeth Gordon Gallery Exhibition