tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71389747278080170262024-03-19T12:58:55.726+02:00Bag Factory Artists' StudiosRat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-12913905139503389042008-11-21T11:28:00.007+02:002008-11-26T11:14:36.663+02:00On the 31st of October and the 1st of November Nadine Hutton's Mass Media Freak Show, Funhouse. Took place at the Bag Factory. The per formative event attracted attention from various press including <a href="http://www.tonight.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=4673085&fSectionId=455&fSetId=251">The Star</a>, <a href="http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-10-30-the-paparazzi-games">Mail and Guardian</a>, <a href="http://www.johannesburglive.com/live/art_view.jsp?event_id=247484">JHBLive </a>and the Sunday Independent.<br /><br />Here are some images from the show:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahjC1WnRauj0h1SlFZfg2zptib0V7_pK8kmNCUlpQHxzJHsut-Pe7dhj0VLjrJDHqH4xMfq3XMA_JLbUHpgoC1wCl1FP1lTQRncvR2dmuKkekB0nNOuxBpelCkydIzMvzQ6XAywUf0xmQ/s1600-h/01.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 107px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahjC1WnRauj0h1SlFZfg2zptib0V7_pK8kmNCUlpQHxzJHsut-Pe7dhj0VLjrJDHqH4xMfq3XMA_JLbUHpgoC1wCl1FP1lTQRncvR2dmuKkekB0nNOuxBpelCkydIzMvzQ6XAywUf0xmQ/s320/01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271041924946915426" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Mail&Guardian Article<br /><a href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/03.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 85px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMlbk4TjAKpEooZdQlIA86jch5CkNBGziphsw3H9barwOLPmSZg7k64j7hInANGLhbqMQv_CA4APYcWasB4ND3AJ9hUuA6rrkvGZRBK4TBxg33371FjiTknUvs3IPC4QoSwkFKzA5PtPm/s320/03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267702210561079010" border="0" /></a>Star Tonight Article<br /><a href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/02.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHkV6lk4G2ar8YP162yCQlH6_CnLBdcuhjQABDrAJ9WghpVBNgH6X5dfRK9GKro6J4cr9G7vQkd9J76X8VezojuGm1ncMZPn9Gu8TCi56niDcfrBLDhDxsP5jAhiRBUtngyMV6JrpdIG6/s320/02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267702610848611010" border="0" /></a>Brian Webber is Britney Spears<br /><a href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/04.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 84px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg2HHEWdaqCDYHwEWcn41w1dmpZJIPdqFOU54yCAKUoxXAU0Wmhp04DTp97OI9kcPB7zjqzkllj04bx3pcrGwJfkdnyh_HNwCNGaxMj8VEFBfE7r1_zg9Fajn91xOupgWr1K5nEa2lQojh/s320/04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267703078094142162" border="0" /></a>Rat Western has added u as a friend on Freak Book, Do u CONFIRM or IGNORE.'<br /><a href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/05.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 89px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2L-tKoT_pIF5_1FAVVO0kMV3A7rhmwtEPpoXeveqcc8MglhwO-0OFuCW4tyZLHXi9-ksMutbBfp1y095zxJnVi8zuwEIvx_RHgzsBxzkn41PlIOwN3db8rgLV1rbVJvpk2ahAqWMhkW5/s320/05.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267703389511224018" border="0" /></a>Matthew Krause chained to the press desk<br /><a href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/06.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 99px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YjNIpaxg0jTjtTyel7Fu4lGlafvE97TaAacHV8JxnF4WgSF057ud1wq4qFG8GdH6V3ZxXV8wNxySZFCejPHNTJrPANQa7dimp-_zfhyphenhyphen8BRBgXpsrpIV75VXvOsxwd9Q-oARKXkmtu2ab/s320/06.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267703933997271042" border="0" /></a>Fred Koenig with Anthea Moys and Toni Morkel the two headed ring-master<br /><a href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/07.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 94px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcT1yHsh0PTzXmQs_Rud7Bkh1SfCq3AIqVxNBuLXZyfsKimroJmuaAGgzjs8373azodTP84ckAjxDY3XGNSpdD9-d_euUIHYY7MYbejDNzIQNdxw59uJq2tfl3pm1EOGg54ZZ_3R6uzRfY/s320/07.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267706234646921346" border="0" /></a>Outcast Clown: Johannes<br /><a href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/08.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vBBLQtem4VAE4VNY_oNNNrtOYkkF9nhizjqwlOQeteLa9PRg7xLvQFOWygkjaoP-mPNg6xYFEo9igZQdkM9u0-TzKjRtj3PUdc8-_1xPTSbvH_MXLimjhqnzM-y0EXCDkGscfRbAvfxT/s320/08.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267707258941017202" border="0" /></a>Outcast Clown: Joseph<br /><a href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/09.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 99px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIByaPl7gx222UeW6gnhWU0cFC68EbEDT8spbPpgautbzKjMEOYdYYbdVaFDuuRCCLIkYSsV3fBiVxNu0kET8Q77fjyzFtYD9_QuzokVpWIoWZWwmextRQiasLGWcYux0K5xzQGblc7Wk/s320/09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267708208908505170" border="0" /></a>Anthea Moys, Nadine Hutton and Toni Morkel sing Ken-Lee<br /><a href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/10.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 98px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83Iv7LmqNQtZ8enPB7PkthhcVv0zMSr9-j-jzaA_u1ujHkafRg281UNx26obzdK8OqzChqqIAJEYnlDOzavozRYjprf1HTbAcZNrbl6kDqJsRCPX5qFK2pwKBqHEchSpq3ws0QtquP__M/s320/10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267709145337964354" border="0" /></a>The Ring Master: Anthea Moys and Toni Morkel<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/12.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 103px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0sPrcC2ewAhie-qYg_iTSENGunniYnHV_OuZsqTPE0GaXTfNlC9Hn-4I-PckqOJAomvu_wZGGI6lESamJ5FvKl6pzozZc9dz-0Q6CPwuzAr78OZ_reFG-ccL3ikhHA5jUG-qO5Gany8O7/s320/12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267709326245670754" border="0" /></a>Outcast Clowns and Francois Venter<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/13.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 93px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7E7BCxSLzVvir9-Les2umJjpFJbQ-pMmF6KbKqcfKMMU1A3Zrx9VmQ739-_tpOqqv_VlkaSHHaP5jPpQr9nN_ZezEZ37BhQeg6TuOUKtrUiruFiyFuSmJ7Zom7k_p00sapt7Zp0vdkgg/s320/13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267709474409239394" border="0" /></a>Chaos Theory: Bronwyn Lace, Stompi Selebi, Fanito Maseke<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/11.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 94px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1NKPKcJZrT-cqUu33V3HdR0X6EfZvwN0CXJnfXpw8NapU76GjtjpxYYk8jsebP2qSyVpcdcpvAlWvI67W9wPP9P4nYo7HFutz_IYDxW25lkRrwnhfEHGwoYAxIB0x8ukn6LHBxn6QzTeG/s320/11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268425946951399746" border="0" /></a>Chaos Theory: Bronwyn Lace<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/16.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 97px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXX4bqmJidEFPQSugKiv9rEOKHqtcSTDdca7XZG7nWUABO9fj210nqqYF5kJoGWFp1HkuobWoCZ2hnq1E3v_JaqNxL6eEJyYVUhBuko5P1XT7loE2AzVptDSy_t0Ktx2Ou-lYjln-dZRmg/s320/16.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267739426156460594" border="0" /></a>Fred Koenig<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/17.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 93px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJCoEgmPgfwBrBRPnINu-44XrbTgaIwelzPyoRN_tI6JCNqqQAlvHr9IHi0z1WnyY72iUdgnTvdyBMzpT8gFs4r-uSvw3QPZ5ZZmWdW-GTAUhsuBPgv3x3CH5IP9na90ump9UdZDQi7ix/s320/17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267739629079485762" border="0" /></a>The Ring Master and Fred Koenig<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/18.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjTUJiBvojDnAVq9KtqW0aA_ibn4EygfkIeOIGB-5FhrL74VvmpV9-w5JN0HQ8NPp4NbKSEkFFHA_CxwPgYVFi37UnB4SBtJ-sM9523Xgdost81dNApZOTjxGH5JaFtWTZ4W4cmamJbGL/s320/18.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267741681534934290" border="0" /></a>Robert Colman as Tina Turnaround<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/21.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 107px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy9cHgegOIXrX9AG2wxjABvbpU3Gj1evxZStA9gYDE3NdS1SrnyfJMsqAsLJsP0zxxxqezZJ-NJ7OL74g2RPLxQUYIzDw-8-x4TujbVw-hgmgLpO8lQfH2RyfJBHG6yllwxYi0Su1TwrHE/s320/21.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267742323826516002" border="0" /></a>Princess Interrupted Tipsy Tart<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/22.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8tZTNdBoW1Ap236n45zkPxTUggZsjvndLmcinDRss3UcqroJl9o09nAuYij3S6TTEJ7qf3748pKHPsymx3Q6tNC8qZTyUrSPKeduliFof8k6_cnqCTR7dwSF8EroDvkvP0Yk2_sRSgGhE/s320/22.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267742413482218850" border="0" /></a>Fred Koenig as Lady Di<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/15.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 85px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MfYjrePrb3d81p8xf7fOlJeaX7GgOFhd6lqwcoGcqLt6D7MEwpKyADKb_maJQBwSa4jNBqP8cX_8-pxbYeUoyksdxslXYCnjNujZg_xa4wXXVVmPYF4TDu22PO-F7rcTix1DIGrKGJtG/s320/15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267739192834014642" border="0" /></a>Mongi Mthombeni and Fred Koenig<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/19.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIhvf1e6Vk7LPb18ScRa_TpM5x9_lm-ymy-qWom51WVcLZjPiQ8yFHol8M8evkgUN63oNSLVFA-fFUKejy3hpnfAEeWo9u_sZOOxS0H8v08Fy-nuRJZLKkCwyL9Q3B5x9dDjzUdd0pdLX/s320/19.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267742102825041746" border="0" /></a>Freak Show Cast Sing Ken-Lee<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/funhouse/23.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGCzlqg8qiZ36LvMhSLWNV_DvZWw0Pd7rPGngM2k1Y-1-CCWS8hAJ5n2O82c-9kEKaQPRmUeWUIooH5FXyd40PlOV_guVTRfayOzluNmXMgfAFn9KRR6tejD1Z3o1ToC7SJTTwa5-EF0E/s320/23.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267742510416955026" border="0" /></a>Nadine Hutton: Freak</span>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-76571728925975664832008-11-10T11:45:00.005+02:002008-11-10T11:59:58.586+02:00Residencey Artists' Exhibition<div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEovnc2DGQBehWDn8DsLgGvafYFwi_hnA_PqhyphenhyphenVJuMB_CkAyK-PdTstMQN4Uek1hJTcffhjzqY_2EVvq8ogZNqUwWysc4PAHq8Q9Am67l2gWiOsCIFS3LqgobLAg4E3SrsmeIf6QzRjOIO/s1600-h/res1208.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEovnc2DGQBehWDn8DsLgGvafYFwi_hnA_PqhyphenhyphenVJuMB_CkAyK-PdTstMQN4Uek1hJTcffhjzqY_2EVvq8ogZNqUwWysc4PAHq8Q9Am67l2gWiOsCIFS3LqgobLAg4E3SrsmeIf6QzRjOIO/s400/res1208.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266962808528686258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Graffiti by Rat Western</span><br /></div>THE BAG FACTORY<br />Invites you to an exhibition by artists in residence<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Fragments </span><br /><br />Katharina Rohde (Berlin)<br />Barbara Walker (U.K.)<br /><br />Opening Wednesday 3 December 2008<br />Exhibiting from 4 to 9 December 2008<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The Bag Factory Artists’ Studios<br />10 Mahlatini Street,<br />Fordsburg,<br />Johannesburg </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Tel: (011) 834 9181<br />Fax: (011) 838-6791<br />Email: info@bagfactoryart.org.za<br />Website: www.bagfactoryart.org.za<br /></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span>With thanks to:<br />The Ford Foundation <br />The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund<br />Arts Council EnglandRat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-17834564390510242962008-10-13T11:03:00.002+02:002008-10-13T11:13:36.123+02:00NADINE HUTTON’S FUNHOUSE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYL8MTAcu6vVmCAgGcMfLfAw-Bb4vh7-E-IExnXCfF6ahjnaGMQWI_C_cpOPyK7W3TMybGjqC3BcDJhEImXOaX-s-H_HDzfOzD28CuLGy5X8TzK3uxQ_4P2muKijXJyOCLRFD675KAxhF/s1600-h/funhouse.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYL8MTAcu6vVmCAgGcMfLfAw-Bb4vh7-E-IExnXCfF6ahjnaGMQWI_C_cpOPyK7W3TMybGjqC3BcDJhEImXOaX-s-H_HDzfOzD28CuLGy5X8TzK3uxQ_4P2muKijXJyOCLRFD675KAxhF/s400/funhouse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256563650724394210" border="0" /></a><br /><br />NADINE HUTTON’S<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">FUNHOUSE</span></span><br />A MASS MEDIA FREAK SHOW<br /><br />In a world obsessed with the cult of the celebrity, where entertainment is news, the constant eye of the paparazzi feed an insatiable public a diet of celebrity freaks. Nadine Hutton brings together a collaborative event which takes a satirical look at the mass media freak show.<br /><br />DATES : <br />FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER, 7.30PM TIL LATE<br />SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 7.30PM TIL LATE<br />SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER 11AM-2PM installations<br /><br />LOCATION:<br />BAG FACTORY<br />10 Mahlatini str<br />Fordsburg<br /><br />Entrance: R30<br /><br />Face your fears in the Paparazzi House of Horrors<br /><br />Be Astounded, Shocked, Revolted & Aroused by a Pandora’s Box of celebrity freaks:<br /><br />International Curiosity Fred Koenig resurrects Lady Di,<br />Toni Morkel & Anthea Moys are the Twin-Headed Ringmaster<br /><br />Acts by<br />Robert Coleman<br />Outcast Clowns<br />Francois Venter<br />Rat Western<br />Stanimir Stoykov<br />And so so many more guest appearances<br /><br />A sound & word performance installation by Bronwyn Lace, Stompie Selebi & Fanito<br /><br />Sound by Boris Vukasovic & Andrew Whispa<br /><br />We accept no responsibility if the Media Watchdog humps your leg<br /><br />Enquiries: (011 834 9181), info@bagfactoryart.org.zaRat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-39903331466435393092008-10-13T09:57:00.003+02:002008-10-13T10:10:51.463+02:00Greatmore Studios: TENTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY RAFFLE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aOyXCpWF9Y9uHEUkNtO-W7qadZupa3DT_VhLoga6kJVx1TD6qmD6s-Q71J5t8cIOslhMgJ12W8D2e5p2ypDcoN8gYCJVBkYsmWZBqXta3Momi3So10AaAccV276jehGnS8smREht_ZLc/s1600-h/raffle_10years_white.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aOyXCpWF9Y9uHEUkNtO-W7qadZupa3DT_VhLoga6kJVx1TD6qmD6s-Q71J5t8cIOslhMgJ12W8D2e5p2ypDcoN8gYCJVBkYsmWZBqXta3Momi3So10AaAccV276jehGnS8smREht_ZLc/s400/raffle_10years_white.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256545751183255730" border="0" /></a>In its tenth birthday, Greatmore Studios is proud to extend an invitation to share in a time of reflection over the achievements of the past decade. This is an opportunity to celebrate our history and the new possibilities that local and international artists bring to the space every year.<br /><br />To mark this event the committee at Greatmore Studios has selected work on paper from the collection of images donated by local and international artists which will serve as prizes in our raffle draw. The draw will take place at the Greatmore Studios in Woodstock during an evening of celebration on the 14th of November. All the studios will be open and the selected work will be on exhibition. 179 artworks have been generously donated to the Greatmore Studios collection; 112 works have been selected for inclusion in this exclusive raffle collection. We anticipate selling 224 tickets that will afford ticket holders a 50% chance of winning an original artwork. To view the art work please see the link on our website. Raffle tickets are for sale at ZAR 1 600 each. For more information about ticket sales please email André Barnard at artmore@mweb.co.za ,or phone 021 4479699.<br /><br />How to buy a Raffle ticket<br />Deposit your money into:<br />Account Name: Greatmore Studios<br />Bank: Standard Bank<br />Branch: Mowbray<br />Branch code: 020909<br />Swift Address: SBZA ZA JJ<br />Account Number: 071151397<br />Account Type: Cheque<br />Account Reference: YOUR NAME<br /><br />Please confirm your payment via email to:<br />accounts@greatmoreart.org.za . Include in the email: FULL NAME, PHONE NUMBER, POSTAL ADDRESS.<br /><br />The Board of Greatmore Studios would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to all the artists who have generously donated one or mutilple artworks. This is a significant contribution and a true vote of confidence in our programs and projects. Thank you for your continual commitment to artmaking and for encouraging intercultural exchange at the studios and beyond. Our combined efforts will ensure the success of developing greater appreciation of the visual arts through interaction and exchange between artists and their communities. We look forward to hosting you all at our special raffle draw scheduled for 14 November 2008 at Greatmore Studios.<br /><br />Images of work can be viewed here: <a href="http://www.greatmoreart.org/catalogue_01.htm">http://www.greatmoreart.org/catalogue_01.htm</a>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-18985481437593583762008-10-08T11:44:00.004+02:002008-10-08T11:52:11.072+02:00Sasol Wax Art Awards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_1pY4qfgf4VgXeYHVErcaGtE4aAHLtXJJbI9vCzL5bu-qyBq0HJQ7ImSv4AoFcHihoEg5qFEH3aBs2YLsyt6h8iqo0hZZl0pbNE3Nj_NLqL08cwqTZgRjwzyCRAddFLelbWuTOu0xawV/s1600-h/sasolwax.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_1pY4qfgf4VgXeYHVErcaGtE4aAHLtXJJbI9vCzL5bu-qyBq0HJQ7ImSv4AoFcHihoEg5qFEH3aBs2YLsyt6h8iqo0hZZl0pbNE3Nj_NLqL08cwqTZgRjwzyCRAddFLelbWuTOu0xawV/s400/sasolwax.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254716926582480114" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>The Sasol Wax Art Award exhibition opens in October at the University of Johannesburg Art Centre.<br /><br />The Sasol Wax Art Award is South Africa’s most prestigious accolade for established artists. It is the only industry benchmark that recognises artists who have achieved professional maturity and are on a par with the best internationally. <br /><br />Five of South Africa’s most dynamic contemporary artists, Avhashone Mainganye, Tracey Rose, Stephen Hobbs, Hentie van der Merwe and Brett Murray were selected from over 120 nominations to participate in the third Sasol Wax Art Award exhibition, open to the public from the 14th October – 7 November 2008. <br /><br />In its third year, the Award is targeted at mid-career and professionally mature artists with substantial exhibition profiles. This category is not represented by most South African art opportunities, which focus on younger emerging artists. While mid-career artists have proven their excellence in their fields, there are few opportunities to recognise this.<br /><br />Wax must be featured in either the process, the concept or as a medium in the finalists’ artworks.<br /><br />“ It was amazing to see how the different bodies of work come together”, says Curator and Artistic Director Les Cohn. “Working independently of each other, there is still a common theme running through the works which represents the Zeigtgeist of the country at the moment- challenges, questions and ironies about power in it many forms.” <br /><br />The works on exhibition will include video installations that challenge the notions of corporate power and sponsorship, explorations of the changing landscape of a city, as well as tributes to the significant history of the Venda region, and the power of the spiritual ties that bind people. The artists have made full use of the exhibition venue, with finalist Brett Murray using the outside walls of the gallery as his canvas in a powerful installation message. <br /><br />Says Carola Ross, Executive Director of the Award, “ The Award, now in its third year, has reached a level of maturity of its own. The industry has been wonderfully supportive of the project, and has in turn benefited from the Award. We feel that the Award has raised the bar for South African artists and created awareness that there is in fact segmentation in the industry, where artists can now be considered established at a certain level.”<br /><br />Also on exhibition will be the work from the Sasol wax art award Jewellery Outreach Initiative, SWAA JOI, a programme affiliated to the Award in partnership with the Department of Arts and Culture, under the endorsement of the Deputy Minister Ntombazana Botha”<br /><br />The programme has seen Durban University of Technology partner with community group, Velobala, and the University of the Johannesburg partnering with Imfundiso Skill Development Project.<br /><br />Opportunities have thus been developed to act as catalysts for aspirant jewellery designers to explore creative concepts, and develop technical proficiency. Bringing together students the various institutions, programme provides skills training, and encourages creative exchange between the two parties. <br /><br />The finalists work will be on exhibition to the public at the University of Johannesburg Opportunities have thus been developed to act as catalysts for aspirant jewellery designers to explore creative concepts, and develop technical excellence. Bringing together students from the University of Johannesburg Jewellery Department and Imfundiso Skills Development project this programme provides skills training, and encourages creative exchange between the two parties<br /><br />The Sasol wax art award Finalists Exhibition will be open to the public at the University of Johannesburg Art Gallery, Kingsway Campus, Auckland Park from the 14 October – 5 November 2008.<br /><br />Walkabouts and are on offer for the public. <br /><br />The Sasol Wax Art Award 2008 Walkabout schedule is:<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Avhashoni Mainganye artist Tues 14 10 2008 11 00<br /><br />Brett Murray artist Wed 15 10 2008 11 00<br /><br />Rika La Grange ass curator Fri 17 10 2008 12 30<br /><br />Stephen Hobbs artist Tues 21 10 2008 16 00<br /><br />Less Cohn curator Wed 22 10 2008 12 30<br /><br />Tracey Rose artist Fri 24 10 2008 12 30<br /><br />Les Cohn curator Tues 28 10 2008 16 00<br /><br />Carola Ross Exec dir SWAA Wed 29 10 2008 12 30<br /><br />Rika la Grange ass curator Fri 31 10 2008 12 30<br /><br />Hentie van der Merwe artist Sat 01 11 2008 11 00<br /><br />Rika La Grange ass curator Tues 04 11 2008 16 00</span><br /><br />For more information, or to book a walkabout, please phone Rika La Grange on 011 726 2502 or e-mail <a href="mailto:wax@mweb.co.za">wax@mweb.co.za </a><br /><br />Further information is available from the Award organizers, Carola Ross and Associates at 011 726 2502 or on email to <a href="mailto:hotmango@mweb.co.za">hotmango@mweb.co.za</a> or visit <a href="http://www.sasol.com">www.sasol.com </a><br /><br />For media queries:<br /><br />Taryn Cohn<br /><a href="mailto:taryncohn@acenet.co.za">taryncohn@acenet.co.za</a><br />0836715139Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-26469350685832230732008-09-22T14:53:00.009+02:002008-09-22T15:10:19.136+02:00David and Goliath Auction<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINI4no88rOCOE4z181JNUtVGLEWEUtFqQ9hhL0tTYw_H_g6NK5W6ZpuSSUSyoJxtJeto5xkJS5VtLzGJ57duQUCG-56q1lMIbIpmWBe3vsmvrnchbNEB-1bqpP-9YAY_KLwpq5574y2Do/s1600-h/david%20and%20goliath.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248831401938068338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINI4no88rOCOE4z181JNUtVGLEWEUtFqQ9hhL0tTYw_H_g6NK5W6ZpuSSUSyoJxtJeto5xkJS5VtLzGJ57duQUCG-56q1lMIbIpmWBe3vsmvrnchbNEB-1bqpP-9YAY_KLwpq5574y2Do/s320/david%2520and%2520goliath.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>You are hereby invited to attend the david&GOLIATH auction to be held at The Bag Factory in Fordsburg, Johannesburg onThursday, 25 September 2008 at 19h00. Preview and auction registration will be possible from 17h00.<br /><br />Some information related to the auction:-<br /><br />The relationship between the arts and commercial industry is one in which issues of creative ownership and copyright infringement is frequently contested. It is generally financially impossible for the individual artist to address these issues legally when faced with a corporate giant.<br /><br />The david&GOLIATH initiative is aimed at creating a platform through which<br />the arts can support the arts in protecting creative ownership.<br /><br />Prominent South African artists have generously sponsored artworks to be auctioned off at this fundraising event, which is proudly hosted by The Bag Factory.<br /><br />Funds raised at this event will be used to support the case of:<br /><br />Gerhard Marx vs. Ireland Davenport and BMW<br />due to occur in the High Court on the 9th of October 2008<br /><br />Any further profits from this auction will enable the establishment of the david&GOLIATH trust, which will aim to financially support artists against copyright infringement and commercial exploitation.<br /><br />Supporting Artists:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEYkteCh7jZ6MGewb8N_TpSnkIYfFvrhSVkMVx3nY9kOMWYw-Pk1e5BHvcb4Um2ldBX0GV9xxnP5hTYKvFk4-OHVo-pvY659v5ntALj1ZFTBADSdfulSjyNttBczsVRfFMEeFKbqPaxrb/s1600-h/image002.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFQQUN5ZdK988oXKGEEQkT0Jy8WnlFTnK_oKjQhbv9u4EH-BzskXv6tcdd6ghOo9Ncen2izyialYsFbrfCok9qSuJe3UKr9BDD9kPlJPhrHwbIkQdkAjVmRwsClPwyVOEX-nop-q58h2_/s1600-h/image002.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFQQUN5ZdK988oXKGEEQkT0Jy8WnlFTnK_oKjQhbv9u4EH-BzskXv6tcdd6ghOo9Ncen2izyialYsFbrfCok9qSuJe3UKr9BDD9kPlJPhrHwbIkQdkAjVmRwsClPwyVOEX-nop-q58h2_/s1600-h/image002.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFQQUN5ZdK988oXKGEEQkT0Jy8WnlFTnK_oKjQhbv9u4EH-BzskXv6tcdd6ghOo9Ncen2izyialYsFbrfCok9qSuJe3UKr9BDD9kPlJPhrHwbIkQdkAjVmRwsClPwyVOEX-nop-q58h2_/s1600-h/image002.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIE8t7n7CoKiCwz7VI5lglFDm4NKxKQvavqQRGocdll1a8lZNlGXx3d72PRBvqZAv1AHJp3SH6FEzqmOYB1vxUZkm8cLHEdCd9K2a9kwpTvtzMt07utMI2fpVtVQCdoRArTEMfje9Mtu_1/s1600-h/image002.jpg"></a><br />Wim Botha Jo Ractliffe Penny Siopis<br /><br />Aiden Dom Bronwyn Lace Clive van den Berg Conrad Kemp David Andrew Diane Victor Dorothy Kreutzfeldt Ellen Rose Gerhard Marx Jeremy Wafer Jo Ractliffe<br />Jonah Sack Joni Brenner Kim Lieberman Lehlogonolo Mashaba Liam Lynch Maja Marx Marco Cianfanelli Marcus Neustetter Minette Vari Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi<br />Nhlapo Senzo Nirupa Sing Olaf Bisschoff Penny Siopis Philip Miller Richard Forbes Richard Penn Robyn Penn Sabelo Mlangeni Santu Mofokeng Stefanus Rademeyer Stephan Erasmus Suzanne du Preez Usha Seejarim Walter Oltmann William Kentridge Wim Botha Yvonne Harvey Zander Blom and more.<br /><br />Date:<br />25 September 2008 from 17h00 onwards. Auction commences at 19h00<br /><br />Venue:<br />The Bag Factory<br />10 Mahlatini Street<br />Fordsburg<br />011 834 9181<br />See attached map<br /><br />Auctioneer:<br />Bernardi Auctioneers<br /><br />Supported by:<br />Art Extra / The Artist Proof Studio / Art on Paper / Art South Africa / The Bag Factory /<br />Bernardi Auctioneers / Brendan Copestake and Jillian Ross / Godart / Goodman Gallery /<br />John Hodgkiss / Rooke Gallery / Templar Wales / Tonic / The Trinity Sessions / Warren Siebrits </div></div>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-36668759264760832872008-09-22T14:34:00.004+02:002008-09-22T14:53:10.852+02:00Modern Fabrics<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYcPLqfCFEoH6iB1oKSFwWQlORPhOK3OJjxPkKObcHclD8x1Zp6VE6np1RA0venfz1L1M1QgCQRz73D57oe1dgg-BlheQgONhnua7gCygI2xRv1eFpH3DkKWjJvVlJBBkKLyz6IMkN_9W/s1600-h/nodern.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248823900163890098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYcPLqfCFEoH6iB1oKSFwWQlORPhOK3OJjxPkKObcHclD8x1Zp6VE6np1RA0venfz1L1M1QgCQRz73D57oe1dgg-BlheQgONhnua7gCygI2xRv1eFpH3DkKWjJvVlJBBkKLyz6IMkN_9W/s400/nodern.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">modern fabrics<br /></span>>urban culture and artists connected to the city landscape<<br />Curated by Nontobeko Ntombela<br /><br />Exploring notions of identity, aesthetics, human and geographic relationships; ‘modern fabrics’ interrogates the relationship between 'high' and 'low' culture in the cosmopolitan urban landscape of South Africa.<br /><br />The exhibition is arranged in a symmetrical construction probing dialogues between works of different artists as a way of finding synergies, commonality and contradictions. This construction is set to demonstrate the diverse and hybrid nature of the city. Whilst the word ‘fabrics’ creates an impression of a show of artists' only working with a didactic inclusion of fabrics, the title of the show is a metaphor for ‘young artists’ on the exhibition. ‘Modern fabrics’ also refers to the constructed weave of the modern urban environment.<br /><br />Coincidentally, selected artists in the show have works that use fabric, their works have been included because of their conceptual comment relating to the city. Similar to the inclusion of other types of found objects, these low cultured commodities in artists' work, purposefully transform the 'found object' function into new readings. Mkhize, Bengu, Xaba, and Sitas explore this dimension in their work.<br /><br />Dunywa, Mama, Bopape, Dunn & Zondi interrogate the contemporary language of high tech through the use of new media whilst exploring different and separate concepts in their works. Traditional mediums are also included, particularly the work of Vaughan-Evans and Sibande, who use painting to excavate notions of both human and geographic relationships.<br /><br />Curated by Nontobeko (Nonto) Ntombela. She is currently employed as the Gallery Curator of the Art Gallery, Durban University of Technology. Trained as an artist in recent years she has worked mainly as a curator and art project manager in Durban.<br /><br />For More information contact Nonto Ntombela or Bronwyn Lace<br />nontobekon@gmail.com or Bronwyn.lace@gmail.com<br />0781901221 (Nonto) or 0716820756 (Bronwyn)Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-50309286234375380382008-09-08T13:48:00.004+02:002008-09-08T14:01:35.504+02:00Residency Artists Exhibition 10 September<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-99LdtODKqs1sfpRxOoxnRgRwxec3afYF3Y4049qyUkzophIn1SAv6PG9RVlUqZA82pmW2wBBfeVVUCDhkr7H99UGAl7pH7wfIJMd5C-IzSpdWN_AmoAjwpvQuGG6LC3oQgCsH1XiUcl/s1600-h/respic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-99LdtODKqs1sfpRxOoxnRgRwxec3afYF3Y4049qyUkzophIn1SAv6PG9RVlUqZA82pmW2wBBfeVVUCDhkr7H99UGAl7pH7wfIJMd5C-IzSpdWN_AmoAjwpvQuGG6LC3oQgCsH1XiUcl/s400/respic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243619358335554578" border="0" /></a><br /><br />THE BAG FACTORY<br /><br />Invites you to an exhibition by artists in residence<br /><br />SITA MOYO (Pietermaritzburg)<br /><br />NDIKHUMBULE NGQINAMBI (Cape Town)<br /><br />HANS WILSCHUT (Netherlands)<br /><br />Opening: Wednesday 10 September 2008 from 5:30pm<br /><br />Exhibiting:<br />11, 12, 15, 16, 17 September 2008 from 9am to 4:30pm<br /><br />The Bag Factory Artists’ Studios<br />10 Mahlatini Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg<br />Tel: (011) 834 9181<br />Fax: (011) 838-6791<br /><br />Email: info@bagfactoryart.org.za<br /><br />With thanks to:<br /><br />The Ford Foundation The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund<br />The Netherlands Foundation for Visual Arts, Design and Architecture<br />Rent a Wreck<br />Photograph - Dinkies SitholeRat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-16341955674050644302008-08-22T10:48:00.004+02:002008-08-22T11:06:42.820+02:00“A living legacy”, curated by Bongi Bengu and Nathi Gumede<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9VHHf3uoiYWaOjXRmjy4rTYhyphenhyphenWqSJn1PhxJ4Zk67ECe7rM9AhyphenhyphenWeFS9o6ZnameUKTYr3LNGFi3KoU-JgrfpMRUKphwFCVZ1L-qzkSPJBbNem95mRUrcyjFeVwGRY8b6pGeDht9sqZBm4/s1600-h/dinkies.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9VHHf3uoiYWaOjXRmjy4rTYhyphenhyphenWqSJn1PhxJ4Zk67ECe7rM9AhyphenhyphenWeFS9o6ZnameUKTYr3LNGFi3KoU-JgrfpMRUKphwFCVZ1L-qzkSPJBbNem95mRUrcyjFeVwGRY8b6pGeDht9sqZBm4/s400/dinkies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237265198522180738" border="0" /></a>Exhibition title: “a living legacy”<br />Exhibition venue: Kizo Art Gallery (Upstairs Gallery)<br />Exhibition launch date: 1 September 2008 at 6:30P.M.<br />Exhibition closes: 30 September 2008<br />Artist names: Sam Nhlengethwa, David Koloane, Pat Mautloa, Helen Sebidi, Dinkies Sithole, Nontobeko Ntombela, Johan Thom, Colbert Mashile, Themba Shibase, Sharlene Khan, Sifiso KaMkame, Gabi Nkosi, Esther Mahlangu and others<br /><br />A living legacy is the biggest and significant curated heritage exhibition in KZN. The exhibition is part of a larger heritage festival under the hospices of Kizo Art Gallery with a title “Umgido, KZN Heritage festival”.<br /><br />The exhibition intends to investigate the legacy and the contribution of experienced artists (deceased or alive) as to how this legacy moulds the practice today. Art as in many other industries here in South Africa is not immune to the history of this country and the project will look at the link between the practices then and how it influences the industry today.<br /><br />Are artist today able to create art without the need to reference history of South Africa, i.e. apartheid and its legacy?<br /><br />KZN as a province has contributed greatly to the creative industry of South Africa and an exhibition like this is appropriate for Durban as it will also investigate how many of the more established artists are still practicing in Durban and what legacy they are leaving behind.<br /><br />For more information contact:<br />Bongi Bengu<br />Tel: 0826770634<br />Fax: (011) 8386791<br />Email: bongibengu@gmail.comRat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-68225671770987158942008-08-20T09:26:00.002+02:002008-08-20T09:33:59.610+02:00Residency Artists Presentation on Wednesday at 4:30pm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8o_Wefy54JwBf-xxajGsL_1NdD5QWN7NHUOUxEslkH-w2rtty0bsZe53C0mv6dYOtlkn5F_TEhZM4QVPorvwRSs6rVekc3tITpN71n6xEnMgsTgGq2snN99Jss9mVjEfGF42QK17OTmrb/s1600-h/linelogo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8o_Wefy54JwBf-xxajGsL_1NdD5QWN7NHUOUxEslkH-w2rtty0bsZe53C0mv6dYOtlkn5F_TEhZM4QVPorvwRSs6rVekc3tITpN71n6xEnMgsTgGq2snN99Jss9mVjEfGF42QK17OTmrb/s400/linelogo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236498575741557826" /></a><br /><br />The Bag Factory invites you to an informal presentation by the current artists in residence at the Bag Factory. <br /><br />Hans Wilschut (Netherlands), Ndikhumbule Ngquinambi (Cape Town) and Sita Moyo (Durban) will be offering brief presentations of their careers as artists and their current projects, after which they will be free to answer your questions in an informal session with coffee and muffins. <br /><br />The presentations will commence at 4:30pm on Wednesday 20 August (tomorrow afternoon).<br /><br />The Bag Factory Artists’ Studios<br />10 Mahlatini Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg<br />Tel: (011) 834 9181<br />Fax: (011) 838-6791<br /><br />Email: info@bagfactoryart.org.zaRat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-45651068993339491512008-08-18T13:42:00.002+02:002008-08-18T13:47:49.179+02:00ITCH Online Magazine Calls for submissions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUYsbIpL99Ztv7s1WMxAyjA5KTSQ6Kdx2kL7rFcaTYxRmcyazS1kv66HmI2cGEU_Yjbi8Q-1iXaUiAJAusvyqlBbt5Ctuoa7Mg73qOcdXVaAZ_masJk5AtWVeHh3et04dNFVUjyRhJ-lCZ/s1600-h/20080814-header.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUYsbIpL99Ztv7s1WMxAyjA5KTSQ6Kdx2kL7rFcaTYxRmcyazS1kv66HmI2cGEU_Yjbi8Q-1iXaUiAJAusvyqlBbt5Ctuoa7Mg73qOcdXVaAZ_masJk5AtWVeHh3et04dNFVUjyRhJ-lCZ/s400/20080814-header.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235822956756027426" /></a><br /><br />ITCH Online Magazine invites Visual and Text responses for their second issue. The theme for this issue is *<br />Requirements for submissions are:<br />Text submissions: <br />• No longer than 2500 words. (We know the web is unlimited, but most web-readers attention spans are not!)<br />• Please submit in an unformatted Word document.<br />• Any form of poetry, prose, fiction or non-fictional, creative or journalistic, public or private writing is welcome.<br />• An accompanying illustration may be submitted. Must be in JPG format, and no larger than 1MB.<br />• Audio files are welcome (recordings of your poetry, prose, song lyrics or opinions).<br />• Book reviews welcome. Please keep them to about 500 words and include full details of the book you are reviewing (author, publication date, publisher, etc.)<br />Visual submissions: <br />• Anything from 1 – 8 images. If you are submitting more than one image, please ensure that they are part of some kind of series (i.e. no arbitrary collection of portfolio shots).<br />• Must be in JPG format, and no larger than 1MB per image.<br />• Must be accompanied by a title (even if untitled), year of production, and a very short abstract/explanation.<br />• Multimedia files welcome (animations, short films, etc)<br />• Submissions for the cover image are welcome. Please follow the format that you see on the home page. If you don't make it on to the cover the work will still be considered for a feature.<br />All submissions: <br />• Must include name, e-mail and telephone number of contributor, and a short biography.<br />• Feel free to include a link to your webpage.<br />Submit all work via e-mail to the ITCH editor.<br /><br />Deadline: September 7, 2008. E-mail submissions to the ITCH editor. <br />Please note that submissions for the next print issue are NOT currently open. To subscribe to our mailing list in order to be informed of when the next print call for submissions will be open, <a href="http://www.itch.co.za/contacts/?to=submissions">click here</a>.Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-59102405458765005572008-08-18T13:22:00.002+02:002008-08-18T13:26:00.070+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVMwdprz189bPuB4PgGjwSNfiJMIfr89KDSDQ7Ve_Idk_35WHqTmQzG2lM_f3PTxpgbHkAAZaBXAs8FjeJQNNlqRcv1zHQhjdnWwLjeIzMlTZTlOzvVyXl1zAzGoJEMLTbvPzqTCTuOXY/s1600-h/aq_white.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVMwdprz189bPuB4PgGjwSNfiJMIfr89KDSDQ7Ve_Idk_35WHqTmQzG2lM_f3PTxpgbHkAAZaBXAs8FjeJQNNlqRcv1zHQhjdnWwLjeIzMlTZTlOzvVyXl1zAzGoJEMLTbvPzqTCTuOXY/s400/aq_white.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235817283377139490" /></a><br />ART NOW 3 <br /><br /> <br />GLOBAL ART ANNUAL 2008<br />CONTEMPORARY ART COMPETITION<br />12 months on display <br />Value of the awards 9,290 Euro<br /><br />Submit Now! - <a href="http://www.artoteque.com">www.artoteque.com</a><br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Guidelines</span><br />All entries go through a two-step selection process. The competition is judged solely by visuals submitted inline or attachment send to: submit@artoteque.com. Numbers of entries: 6 -12 works /image files submitted on-line. We can review your site for this purpose. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />1st step selection </span><br />The first screening is free and is conducted by review of website for this purpose or on Jpeg [.JPG] versions of the submitted works inline or attachment (send to: submit@artoteque.com ).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2nd step selection </span><br />Submitters whose entries pass the first screening are requested to submit inline or attachment the works (JPGs image files 72 dpi up to 600 pix. along the works details -title, year, medium, size, price and the fee payment.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Application fee </span><br />There is a US$ 80 / EUR 50 entry fee for 6 works. and US$ 15 / EUR 10 for each additional work.<br />(NOTE: submitters whose entries pass the first screening only will be requested the competition fee). <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jury</span><br />The competition will be conducted in two rounds: preliminary and final assessment. Only works that pass the preliminary judging will advance to the final round. Judging Panel: Andrea Pagnez, art critic, fine artist, editor, curator (Venice Biennial), Florence; Christopher Chamber, art critic, fine artist, editor, New York; Marta Dimitrescu, fine artist, Artoteque.com director, editor, London; Åke Wallén, Director BGAB, art collector, Stockholm.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Awards</span><br />70 prizewinners will be awarded. <br />Grand Prize: One Artists will be awarded two-pages in FINE ART artoteque harcover art book, value $4,490.00. <br />Award of Distinction: Two Artists will be awarded one-page in FINE ART harcover art book, value $2,250.00.<br />Honorable Mention: 65 Artists will be selected for Diploma of Excellence (Honorable Award) <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Materials to be received</span><br />Submit on-line 6 ~12 works /JPG s image files 72 dpi up to 600 pix. All submissions must be mailed to submit@artoteque.com<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Exhibition Period </span><br />2008<br />Deadlines : the earlier the better<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">E-mail Address to Submit</span><br /><a href="mailto:submit@artoteque.com">submit@artoteque.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.Artoteque.com">Artoteque.com</a>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-42193073756125116502008-08-18T13:14:00.003+02:002008-08-18T13:18:22.423+02:00VANSA: Call for Submission of Comment and Artwork<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbv3_OpG_hpSdu-nL_6BqeFycNfUWaw8Zp7xfnBatnbyoWs_Masy8GT6cEaMqy98-5N0vS8qIVFQk9jJnfRlQXajQO7qcweRBOo_eJ3byh2AdBxuiqigHw1JtzYp-UN6ZWWo2AjpMTLKp/s1600-h/vansa.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbv3_OpG_hpSdu-nL_6BqeFycNfUWaw8Zp7xfnBatnbyoWs_Masy8GT6cEaMqy98-5N0vS8qIVFQk9jJnfRlQXajQO7qcweRBOo_eJ3byh2AdBxuiqigHw1JtzYp-UN6ZWWo2AjpMTLKp/s400/vansa.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235815050695206306" /></a><br /><br />The Visual Arts Network of South Africa (VANSA) invites you to comment or submit artwork on the Theme Wealth in relation to the contemporary visual art beyond but not excluding finance. Selected comments and artwork will be published in the September edition of the National Newsletter.<br /><br />Please note the following:<br />Comment<br />The comment should address the theme.<br />The comment should be between 250 and 500 words.<br />The use of clear and accessible language is encouraged.<br />The comment will be edited taking into consideration that meaning is not changed.<br />Printing of the comment is subject to VANSA discretion.<br /><br /> Artwork<br />A4 Double page spread (DPS) format.<br />Reproduced in Black and White.<br />Must make some reference to the overall theme of the newsletter.<br /><br />Submission deadline 25 August to:<br />info@vansa.co.za<br /><br />More Info: <br />Bandile Gumbi<br />VANSA National Co-ordinator<br />Tel: +27 (0)11 833 7908<br />Fax: +27 (0)86 662 2074<br />Cell: +27 (0)73 080 9610<br />info@vansa.co.za<br />www.vansa.co.zaRat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-73169758664683068642008-08-18T11:34:00.002+02:002008-08-18T12:39:23.627+02:00Happy Dhlame: VIOLENTLY HAPPY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAhB0k2NLzHinANTlsiX2RToXREvJkPkf-gmKgYKyw_Q6pPL12dX0hIOCHSYOjp2IgGS9Wwdbstju-DS-G_NxTXHWOpANfX1dT7jXeKDov39cfAlMfywRua8tO9lfSiEOW6iC__v_PSjk/s1600-h/invite_happy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-ZA;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Happy Dhlame invites you and your friends for the opening at Maps (Harrie's Pancake) the 23rd August at </span><st1:time minute="0" hour="15"><span lang="EN-ZA">3pm</span></st1:time><span lang="EN-ZA">.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"> <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Map-South Africa-Pretoria Happy Dhlame VIOLENTLY HAPPY<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Opening Reception:15h00 Saturday </span><st1:date year="2008" day="23" month="8"><span lang="EN-ZA">23 August 2008</span></st1:date><span lang="EN-ZA"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Destination: Harrie's Pancakes, </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span lang="EN-ZA">Eastwood</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN-ZA"> </span><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-ZA">Village</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">, Corner Eastwood & </span><st1:address><st1:street><span lang="EN-ZA">Pretorius Street</span></st1:street><span lang="EN-ZA">, </span><st1:city><span lang="EN-ZA">Arcadia</span></st1:city></st1:address><span lang="EN-ZA">, </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Pretoria</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-ZA"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">T: +27 12 342 3613<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Hours: Mon-Sun 9am9pm <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-41190132158551793512008-08-08T14:08:00.005+02:002008-08-08T14:34:15.323+02:00Thupelo Cape Town – FOUND OBJECT WORKSHOP<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Workshop Dates: 26 September to </span><st1:date year="2008" day="11" month="10"><span lang="EN-ZA">11 October 2008</span></st1:date><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: </span><st1:date year="2008" day="25" month="8"><span lang="EN-ZA">Monday, 25 August 2008</span></st1:date><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">THUPELO INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR A FOUND OBJECT WORKSHOP WHICH WILL BE HELD in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Cape Town</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-ZA"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">from Friday the 26 of September with an open day exhibition of work in progress on Saturday the 11th of October. Thupelo workshops are artists led and are initiated in response to a need for interaction between artists. This workshop will include 20 artists; all with experience in their various practices and able to experiment, exchange ideas and skills and expand their practices.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p>"The concentration of so much energy and commitment into a short period of time encourages risk taking and experimentation that might not happen in the artist's own studio. At the same time the process of exchange that lies at the heart of the [Thupelo] Workshops based on the Triangle model often has a long-term influence on the practice and sometimes the lives of the participants. The strong emphasis on process rather than product engendered by the workshops means that the work made and exhibited at the workshop open days is often not finished work"<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Robert Loder<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p>Thupelo invites established visual artists to apply to work in this dynamic, stimulating two week workshop at Greatmore Studios. Applications in all medium will be accepted. Artists should bring to the workshop their own found objects, tools, paints, scrap paper, cameras etc. Applicants need to commit to working all day, everyday. There is no budget for accommodation or transport. The two week workshop will close with an open day exhibition on Saturday 11th October.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Please see our website to view previous workshops. <a href="http://zaimages.images11.com/sendlink.asp?HitID=1218021309986&StID=3741&SID=14&EmID=1191495&Link=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5ncmVhdG1vcmVhcnQub3JnLw%3D%3D">www.greatmoreart.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p>To apply send your application to: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">E-mail: <a href="mailto:artmore@mweb.co.za">artmore@mweb.co.za</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">or<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">The </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span lang="EN-ZA">Thupelo</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN-ZA"> </span><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-ZA">Cape</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA"> Town Selection Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:address><st1:street><span lang="EN-ZA">PO Box</span></st1:street><span lang="EN-ZA"> 250</span></st1:address><span lang="EN-ZA"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Woodstock</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-ZA"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Cape Town</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">7915 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p>For further information contact the office: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Tel: (027) 021 447 9699 Fax: (027) 088 021 447 9699<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">E-mail: <a href="mailto:thupelo@greatmoreart.org.za">thupelo@greatmoreart.org.za</a> Website: <a href="http://zaimages.images11.com/sendlink.asp?HitID=1218021309986&StID=3741&SID=14&EmID=1191495&Link=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5ncmVhdG1vcmVhcnQub3JnLw%3D%3D">www.greatmoreart.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-33560928586994854212008-08-04T13:54:00.003+02:002008-08-18T11:16:21.517+02:00Dinkies Sithole: Shrine Rituals<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBVuqMRyc8WhwN30ql7YAmlJ-yK3iccBLUjUdRdOukMdVS8sFqAq3MObxqmu3zeSoSzSWTfN4QwjBh2HYukWpTVH9lXhT766KkRkJxGneXE6lOeLfAsaO_2e5h6wqFyyZub4Cp7IbM3yD/s1600-h/dinkies.jpg"><span lang="EN-ZA">Bag Factory Artist at the Nando's Project Room # 2</span><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBVuqMRyc8WhwN30ql7YAmlJ-yK3iccBLUjUdRdOukMdVS8sFqAq3MObxqmu3zeSoSzSWTfN4QwjBh2HYukWpTVH9lXhT766KkRkJxGneXE6lOeLfAsaO_2e5h6wqFyyZub4Cp7IbM3yD/s320/dinkies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235775880814087874" border="0" /></a><span lang="EN-ZA"></span><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Opens: Tuesday 5 August 2008 at 6:30 pm<br />Closes: Sunday 13 October 2008<br /><br />Dinkies Sithole is the second artist in he current incarnation of the project room now appropriately called the Nando's Project Room. Sithole is a Soweto-born artist whose work traverses painting, sculpture, performance, video and other media.<br /><br />The current installation is called Shrine Rituals and comprises a series of shrines made out of discarded materials. The objects in these shrines are re-invested with energy and potency. Here the scientific conception of energy meets the more universal idea of energy as something more metaphysical. For instance, many people in </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">South Africa</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA"> don't discarding their personal affects for fear that these objects might be used to bewitch the owner. Similarly different belief systems such as Yoruba cosmology where every object has a 'life force' or "ase".<br /><br />In these shrines the batteries, which are products of science, are not out of place with the miniature Buddha's, rosaries, bottles of 'umuthi' and the coloured string, often used by ZCC adherents for protection.<br /><br />Sithole works bring together different beliefs both old and new, belief in science and in spirits, religion and animism. But is that not the beauty of art: that it allows for the reconciliation of these seemingly antagonistic beliefs?<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-31306541045401640302008-07-23T09:52:00.004+02:002008-07-23T10:22:43.487+02:00Rites of Fealty/ Rites of Passage<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4fdD3r8cc3fn7ypezEXD3XBYxtdEFm8rB7n-TzfsZQOxV4sCGJe2joJwhrCb8WSTjbQehu6F7PKrb9Ec6duyMZbzTSIZE1tADKJVpNP5j3OKK_UxXMCH-PpIAerhOSsIt6L4-6f1Yoxw/s1600-h/rites-of-fealty-invite.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4fdD3r8cc3fn7ypezEXD3XBYxtdEFm8rB7n-TzfsZQOxV4sCGJe2joJwhrCb8WSTjbQehu6F7PKrb9Ec6duyMZbzTSIZE1tADKJVpNP5j3OKK_UxXMCH-PpIAerhOSsIt6L4-6f1Yoxw/s320/rites-of-fealty-invite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226119685000911266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" lang="EN-GB" >The Bag Factory presents:</span> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" lang="EN-GB" >Rites of Fealty/ Rites of Passage</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">A one-night exhibition of performance art</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">Date: 18h00, Tuesday, 29 July 2008</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">Venue: Bag Factory Gallery, 10 Mahlatini Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg<br /></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">The Bag Factory’s About Art program presents ‘<span style="font-weight: bold;">Rites of Fealty/ Rites of Passage’</span>, a one-night exhibition of new performance artworks by a group of emerging South African artists. The exhibition follows an intensive 10-day workshop in performance art presented by Johan Thom. The workshop was structured as a non-hierarchal laboratory, with each of the artists selected for participation already having established a visible presence in the South African cultural sphere. Artists like Ismail Farouk, Anthea Moys, Kemang wa Luhere and Murray Turpin all share in a multi-disciplinary approach to artistic expression, freely mixing elements of fields as far as urban geography, digital sound sampling, video, public performance, dance and theatre into their oeuvres.<span> </span><br /></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">New works have been commissioned by each of the participating artists.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">Artists include:<span> </span></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">Bronwyn Lace, Nadine Hutton, Anthea Moys, Mlu Zondi, Ntando Cele, Rat Western, Ismail Farouk, Murray Turpin, Kemang wa Luhere, Dinkies, Sithole, Johan Thom<br /></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">The theme ‘Rites of fealty/ Rites of passage’ stresses the transformative capacity of art where the artwork is envisioned as a rite of passage through which both artist and viewer may plot alternatives to existing modes of relating to our familiar surroundings, ordinary social interactions, physical gestures and use of language. 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//--></script><br /></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">The workshop and exhibition is made possible by:</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">The Ford Foundation</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">The Bag Factory</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">Special thanks to the Nirox Foundation<br /></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">The exhibition is curated by:</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">Johan Thom </span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">Bronwyn Lace<br /></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">Contact details: </span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="mailto:info@bagfactoryart.org.za" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">info@bagfactoryart.org.za</a> (email)</span></p> <span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">+27 (0)11 834 9181 (tel)</span>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-22074297209603577062008-07-14T14:01:00.004+02:002008-07-14T16:00:00.523+02:00Invitation to Deposit Work at Joburg Art Bin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjvt05tB5kq-mgrXep7u9949u1wYgdWQ1OZlPVTNIVj2LvRGpi6jSh-pWY6vnZk8IzB2ftDGh4FLO9wKwujkXU-YG2ST-QBAYZ5IAwZAVPcJb7OdhKSHLMIUMAN_dTb-25eLmfIswaJZ3/s1600-h/artbin1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjvt05tB5kq-mgrXep7u9949u1wYgdWQ1OZlPVTNIVj2LvRGpi6jSh-pWY6vnZk8IzB2ftDGh4FLO9wKwujkXU-YG2ST-QBAYZ5IAwZAVPcJb7OdhKSHLMIUMAN_dTb-25eLmfIswaJZ3/s320/artbin1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222863360054936914" border="0" /></a><span lang="EN-ZA"></span><p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Empty Office invites collectors of local art to deposit pieces from their private collections into the Joburg Art Bin at the Bag Factory for “creative recycling” between the 18<sup>th</sup> of July and the 1<sup>st</sup> of August 2008. </span> <o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">A team of artists, in consultation with the collector depositing the work, will dismantle the work and use the physical detritus to develop proposals for public artworks to be installed in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Johannesburg</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">. The collector who deposits work will play a critical role in deciding what site the art work will be reconfigured for. </span> <o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">The central idea behind the project is to invite collectors to democratize their art collections by donating pieces of it to the public realm. Empty Office argues that because of the increasing commercialization of the visual arts, cultural production is essentially becoming privatized and controlled by capital. The project is radical in the sense that it asks collectors to depart with work they may treasure in order to invest in the idea of art rather than material instances of it. There are many reasons why an art collector may feel motivated to donate work to the Joburg Art Bin: they may feel that a piece is obsolescent, reached its sell-by date, that it is ideologically problematic, that it has potential to be shared with a broader community, or a collector may just be curious about what happens to piece of art that they own is dismantled by another visual artist. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">We are interested in how art objects are remotivated in new contexts, specifically in how the lives of objects change as they move from the private into the public domain. In this sense, the project is neither nihilistic nor anti-aesthetic but rather celebrates the contribution that artists make to culture, by asking artists to materially intervene directly on the artworks that collectors have donated to the Joburg Art Bin. </span> <o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Participate in maintaining the dynamism of contemporary culture by depositing a piece from your private collection at the Bag Factory at our opening event at 17h30, </span><st1:date year="2008" day="18" month="7"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Friday the 18<sup>th</sup> of July 2008</span></st1:date><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">. </span></p>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-85385072242924131762008-07-04T10:54:00.002+02:002008-07-04T11:05:40.295+02:00Call for applications: Sylt Quelle Cultural Award for Southern Africa<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">How do Southern African writers, artists, choreographers, musicians and theatre-makers see their art in the context of the society they live in? What are the fundamental issues of their countries, and what ideas do they have for solving them? <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">In 2008, the foundation kunst:raum sylt quelle, in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is launching the “sylt quelle cultural award for </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Southern Africa</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">”. This competition is open to artists of all disciplines from </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Angola</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA">, </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Botswana</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA">, </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Lesotho</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA">, </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Mozambique</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA">, </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Namibia</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA">, </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Zambia</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA">, </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Zimbabwe</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA">, </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">South Africa</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA"> and </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Swaziland</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA">. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Artists may apply with a project that will link culture and society, creating a context in which culture will have an impact on social structures and attitudes. The winner/winners will receive an award of 10,000 Euros, which must be used to finance the proposed project. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Selections will be made by an independent jury in a two-stage process. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">The realized project/projects will be presented at the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg , the kunst:raum sylt quelle in </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Germany</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA"> and other venues. The authors rights of the selected projects are not touched through this call of proposals. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Applications may be sent to the Goethe-Institut in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Johannesburg</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-ZA"> and must include the following:<br />- a Curriculum Vitae and description of your career as an artist<br />- a detailed description of your project and a binding budget plan<br />- samples of your work <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">To simplify the selection process, we ask that all applications be by email or CD. Other forms of documentation will not be considered. Application material will not be returned. All decisions of the jury are final, reasons for rejections will not be disclosed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"> Applications should be sent to:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Goethe-Institut </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Johannesburg</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-ZA"><br /><a href="mailto:kunstpreis@johannesburg.goethe.org" target="_self">kunstpreis@johannesburg.goethe.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Further information:<br /><a href="http://www.goethe.de/Johannesburg" target="_self">www.goethe.de/Johannesburg</a><br /><a href="http://www.kunstraum-syltquelle.de/" target="_self">www.kunstraum-syltquelle.de</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Deadline: </span><st1:date year="2008" day="15" month="9"><span lang="EN-ZA">15th September 2008</span></st1:date><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-19640819516716192592008-07-04T10:40:00.003+02:002008-07-04T10:53:07.821+02:00Call for Papers: ULI: Journal of Visual Arts and Culture Nigeria<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">ULI: Journal of Visual Arts and Culture is a referred academic bi-annual publication of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, </span><st1:place><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-ZA">University</span></st1:placetype><span lang="EN-ZA"> of </span><st1:placename><span lang="EN-ZA">Nigeria</span></st1:placename></st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">, Nsukka (visit nsukkaartschool.info). It is to be published in June and December each year electronically and, occasionally, in hard copies.<br /><br />The publication aims to critique and document contemporary developments in the visual arts and culture of </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Nigeria</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA">, </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Africa</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA"> and the world. It shall open up and sustain debate on issues in Nigerian and international art as a way of contributing to art scholarship and professionalism in the so-called </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Third World</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">.<br /><br />Well-researched papers are invited for the first issue to be published in December 2008. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Historical, critical, art educational, and other scholarly articles on modern and postmodern tendencies in the art and visual culture of </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Africa</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA"> are welcome, as well as reviews, interviews and portfolios.<br /><br />Articles should be typed and double-spaced on A4 paper and should not exceed 20 pages. Reference should conform to the Harvard style. Photographs and illustrations should be clear enough for print reproduction; poor quality photographs will not be accepted.<br /><br />Submissions can be sent in hard copy by post or in soft copy via e-mail. Although materials are accepted all year round, the deadline for submission for the maiden issue is </span><st1:date year="2008" day="31" month="11"><span lang="EN-ZA">31st November, 2008</span></st1:date><span lang="EN-ZA">.<br /><br />All correspondences to:<br />Dr. Ozioma Onuzulike<br />Department of Fine and Applied Arts,<br /></span><st1:place><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-ZA">University</span></st1:placetype><span lang="EN-ZA"> of </span><st1:placename><span lang="EN-ZA">Nigeria</span></st1:placename></st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">,<br />Nsukka.<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:oozioma@nsukkaartschool.info">oozioma@nsukkaartschool.info</a><br /><a href="mailto:Uli-journal@nsukkaartschool.info"> Uli-journal@nsukkaartschool.info</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-59655444781729975692008-07-01T15:44:00.001+02:002008-07-01T15:45:54.120+02:00Marvellous World: Bronze Casting Workshop and Panel Discussion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaHu47i0XEZQGnY9d4Seh6rFKXkouxrrHRn6bZgHpAUv5sJf1xB3bydbLzFmklWewlFgEZ30NOWN8r5mTiAHVYiuvAz1hauv4aEulB2jib1MmT2lMmHC-GJLMYGmpztJYxWjddkSJUKxK/s1600-h/MWinvite.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaHu47i0XEZQGnY9d4Seh6rFKXkouxrrHRn6bZgHpAUv5sJf1xB3bydbLzFmklWewlFgEZ30NOWN8r5mTiAHVYiuvAz1hauv4aEulB2jib1MmT2lMmHC-GJLMYGmpztJYxWjddkSJUKxK/s320/MWinvite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218041353149116626" border="0" /></a><span lang="EN-ZA">In conjunction with the Marvellous World exhibition, currently on show, The Bag Factory invites the public to participate in a bronze casting workshop and discussion panel. <o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Bronze Casting Workshop over two weekends: 5 - 6 July 2008 and 12 - 13 July 2008, starting at </span><st1:time minute="0" hour="10"><span lang="EN-ZA">10 am</span></st1:time><span lang="EN-ZA"> every morning.<br />Interactive Panel Discussion: </span><st1:date year="2008" day="11" month="7"><span lang="EN-ZA">Friday 11 July 2008</span></st1:date><span lang="EN-ZA"> </span><st1:time minute="30" hour="17"><span lang="EN-ZA">5:30</span></st1:time><span lang="EN-ZA"> for </span><st1:time minute="0" hour="18"><span lang="EN-ZA">6pm</span></st1:time><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">The Bronze Casting workshop will take place on the weekends of the 5th and 6th as well as the 12th and 13th of July. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p>It will serve as a basic introduction to the bronze casting process. It will cover the beginning and the end of the process. The wax positive generation (art) and the demoulding, fettling, finishing and paternation (craft) of the final artwork. The rest of the process will be demonstrated and discussed but will be carried out by my assistant in Guy du Toit's studio and could form the basis of a more advanced workshop.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Participants need no previous casting experience and age is not a criteria. The number of participants is limited to 10 for logistical and transport reasons, we run on a first come first serve basis. Please book with Bronwyn on 011 834 9181 or <a href="mailto:bronwyn.lace@gmail.com" target="_blank">bronwyn.lace@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Cost R 800 per participant - this would include wax, modelling tools, all the process that is not part of the workshop, namely, the gating and investing of the wax positives, the burnout of the wax - melting and alloying of the bronze, pouring and finishing. It also includes some snacks and transport to the foundry. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">The weight of our object will have to be about 3 kg or the size of a mans fist.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Wax positives will be made at The Bag Factory on the weekend of the 5th and 6th, if you complete your positive on the 5th there is no need for you to come on the 6th. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">One week is necessary for the gating and investment, to be done in Zwavelpoort studio.<script> <!-- D(["mb","\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang\u003d\"EN-ZA\"\u003eBurnout, casting and finishing at Zwavelpoort studio on the weekend of the 12th and 13th, we\u0026#39;ll all travel to the studio together where we\u0026#39;ll have a bring and braai to end it off. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe workshop is facilitated by the artists of the Marvelous World team, this includes Guy du Toit, Sarel Petrus, Paul Cooper and Richard Forbes. \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-weight:bold\"\u003eInteractive Panel Discussion: \u003c/span\u003e Friday 11 July 2008 5:30 for 6pm\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n",0] ); D(["ce"]); //--> </script><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Burnout, casting and finishing at Zwavelpoort studio on the weekend of the 12th and 13th, we'll all travel to the studio together where we'll have a bring and braai to end it off. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">The workshop is facilitated by the artists of the Marvelous World team, this includes Guy du Toit, Sarel Petrus, Paul Cooper and Richard Forbes.<br /><br />For any questions please contact Bronwyn at The Bag Factory on 011 834 9181<br />The Bag Factory, </span><st1:street><st1:address><span lang="EN-ZA">10 Mahlatini Street</span></st1:address></st1:street><span lang="EN-ZA">, Fordsburg<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-52332538307040875572008-06-11T09:46:00.002+02:002008-06-11T09:54:27.747+02:00Gasworks Exhibitions Intern Opportunity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1nZ681LiblOeMs8UKpWh-9hRzRLEEqL8BQvPgZhGfmJl8fDbTCh7lPuJcEukmrDoMB2wnkSbalq58YvApDCt-UgWKok4gpTy84WRzkcPahARUXYdubsHOkOtM3I2H_gliy0OSLtocfEe/s1600-h/gasworks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1nZ681LiblOeMs8UKpWh-9hRzRLEEqL8BQvPgZhGfmJl8fDbTCh7lPuJcEukmrDoMB2wnkSbalq58YvApDCt-UgWKok4gpTy84WRzkcPahARUXYdubsHOkOtM3I2H_gliy0OSLtocfEe/s320/gasworks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210528929620234882" border="0" /></a>Gasworks is looking for a committed intern to assist the Exhibitions Curator at Gasworks on the exhibitions programme, events and the new reading area.<br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"><br />Tasks involve assisting on all aspects of Gasworks’ Exhibitions Programmes. In this role an intern will gain valuable experience of working alongside the curator on solo and group exhibitions, research projects, and events, with an insight into the organisational and administrative skills necessary to run a leading artistic programme.<br /><br />Please read more about the <a href="http://gasworks.org.uk/exhibitions/" target="_blank">Exhibitions</a> and <a href="http://gasworks.org.uk/events/" target="_blank">Events</a> on Gasworks’ website before applying.<br /><br />Internship duration: ideal commitment of six months on a two-day a week basis. The days can be flexible.<br /><br />The intern will be responsible to the Exhibitions Curator and will have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic, organised, autonomous and hands on, with an ability to problem-solve. An interest in research-oriented and discursive practices, film and performance is particularly relevant to this position. Good writing skills are preferable.<br /><br />Tasks and experience gained may include:<br />- Assisting artists and liaising with them on a variety of projects<br />- Organising events<br />- Sourcing material and equipment<br />- Supervising installations and in some instances contribute to them<br />- Liaising with the Audience Development Co-ordinator and designers<br />- Undertaking research for and contributing ideas to certain aspects of the exhibitions, the events, the reading area and the bookshop<br />- Drafting texts<br />- Helping to organise local and international transport of artists as well as works<br />- Collating expressions of interest in the exhibitions programme and responding to requests<br />- Filing, documentation and archival responsibilities<br />- Helping at the level of fundraising and seeking sponsorship<br /><br />Please send a cover letter and CV by email ONLY:<br />Anna Colin | <a href="mailto:annacolin@gasworks.org.uk" target="_blank">annacolin@gasworks.org.uk<br /><br /></a>This is an unpaid position, however paid work may arise on an ad hoc basis.<br /><br />Gasworks is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from people from ethnic minorities. Disabled applicants who meet the role specification will be guaranteed an interview.<br /><br />Deadline: Friday 13 June, 5pm<br />Interviews: </span><st1:date year="2008" day="19" month="6"><span lang="EN-ZA">Thursday 19 June 2008</span></st1:date><span lang="EN-ZA"><br />Starting date: </span><st1:date year="2008" day="30" month="6"><span lang="EN-ZA">Monday 30 June 2008</span></st1:date><span lang="EN-ZA"><br />For more information about Gasworks: see <a href="http://gasworks.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a></span></p>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-86226446664861656682008-06-09T13:46:00.003+02:002008-06-09T13:58:59.636+02:00Call for Artists: TULIPAMWE 2008 PROJECT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FvQZRkiSWj7HTnUVLfnEw398Tjie5fsQyzS6Fh1-J3nFTj-0Lku_Z86swA-OimvlomP5BezHM-cAOPfmFdaG_12nMc4EYr2tVKPWl4iGRTVfJ8w4z2punHe8sOkzJZHvI7u8gTTh4VAl/s1600-h/namibia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FvQZRkiSWj7HTnUVLfnEw398Tjie5fsQyzS6Fh1-J3nFTj-0Lku_Z86swA-OimvlomP5BezHM-cAOPfmFdaG_12nMc4EYr2tVKPWl4iGRTVfJ8w4z2punHe8sOkzJZHvI7u8gTTh4VAl/s320/namibia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209849148182797378" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.artshost.org/tulipamwe/">www.artshost.org/tulipamwe</a><br /></div> <br /><span lang="EN-ZA">ARTISTS ARE INVITED TO APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TULIPAMWE 2008 PROJECT WHICH WILL BE HELD FROM 16 – 30 AUGUST 2008 IN A RURAL VILLAGE IN </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">NAMIBIA</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA">. <o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">APPLICATION PROCEDURE: <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">To apply, please send: <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">1. Résumé (CV)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">2. A brief motivation of not more than one (1) page, dealing with (a) your personal philosophy and (b) why you wish to participate in this workshop<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">3. 10 images of your recent work<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">4. If you are applying from abroad, please state whether you are able to raise funds for your air<br /> travel to/from Namibia·</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Preferably please send your application by email. Attachments should be in MSWord, Jpeg or PDF format.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">If you send your application by post, please send no originals. Include a self-addressed<br />envelope for return of mailed material if required. Ensure sufficient, valid postage.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">· No faxes will be accepted.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">· Deadline: </span><st1:date year="2008" day="30" month="6"><span lang="EN-ZA">30 June 2008</span></st1:date><span lang="EN-ZA"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Address:<o:p></o:p><br /><br /><a href="mailto:hviljoen@unam.na">hviljoen@unam.na</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Prof Hercules Viljoen<br />Visual & Performing Arts Department</span><br /><st1:place><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-ZA">University</span></st1:placetype><span lang="EN-ZA"> of </span><st1:placename><span lang="EN-ZA">Namibia</span></st1:placename></st1:place><br /><span lang="EN-ZA">Private Bag 13301</span><br /><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Windhoek</span></st1:place></st1:city><br /><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Namibia</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-7643485544202174532008-05-23T10:34:00.001+02:002008-05-23T10:49:58.902+02:00Call for Applications for the 2009 KHW Residency<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOGni7s5ihmt_tJ3Vx04bWje5fyH6NPaVbyuRdcmD08oOemEJ6veltRrZmubsjF6OVzW6ULLzQTA8Or0H_nR6HSQnW59hdx6kex-cWq7eA_ktOGZYwpA-ZqHHWKSJBsSnjea2npjFHXQL/s1600-h/barkenhoff.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOGni7s5ihmt_tJ3Vx04bWje5fyH6NPaVbyuRdcmD08oOemEJ6veltRrZmubsjF6OVzW6ULLzQTA8Or0H_nR6HSQnW59hdx6kex-cWq7eA_ktOGZYwpA-ZqHHWKSJBsSnjea2npjFHXQL/s320/barkenhoff.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203489421784780594" border="0" /></a>The Künstlerhäuser Worpswede are one of the largest residencies in the Federal Republic of Germany.<br />Among former grant holders are many well-known international artists such as Emmett Williams, Koeken Ergun, Yuri Leiderman, Dan Perjovschi, Katharina Sieverding or Egill Saebjoernsson.<br /><br />The Künstlerhäuser Worpswede are supported by the Barkenhoff Stiftung, Worpswede, and the private initiative Atelierhaus e. V., which collectively make the studios available. Besides the regular presentation of works produced in the studios both within and outside Worpswede, there are also, on a discursive level, artists' discussions, workshops and symposia on artists' support, which take place at the Barkenhoff.<br />The grant body is also supported by the state of Lower Saxony through the award of a monthly grant of 1.400 Euro.<br />A restriction concerning age or nationality does not exist.<br />Selection is made by a specialised jury in the fine arts and sound art respectively.<br /><br />Applications for the 2009 residencies in the fields of fine arts and sound art for a duration of up to 6 months are requested as of now. The deadline is July 10th 2008 (date of postmark).<br /><br />Application forms and further information can be found on the website:<br /><br /><a href="www.kuenstlerhaeuser-worpswede.de/en/application/index.html">www.kuenstlerhaeuser-worpswede.de/en/application/index.html</a>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138974727808017026.post-54684295874721732972008-05-19T11:43:00.000+02:002008-05-19T11:45:02.958+02:00EASTinternational 2009<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">EASTinternational is an open submission exhibition that takes place at Norwich School of Art and Design. EASTinternational is part of Contemporary Art Norwich produced by the </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Norfolk</span></st1:place></st1:City><span lang="EN-ZA"> and Norwich Festival.<br /><br />Closing Date Friday </span><st1:date year="2008" day="4" month="7"><span lang="EN-ZA">4 July 2008</span></st1:date><span lang="EN-ZA"><br /><br />Selectors EAST 09<br /><a href="http://www.raster.art.pl/" target="_blank">Raster Gallery</a><br />Lukasz Gorczyca and Michal Kaczynski run Raster independent art space in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Warsaw</span></st1:place></st1:City><span lang="EN-ZA">. They work both internationally and locally to combine progressive art with a spirit of everyday social existence. They are also known for "Raster" art magazine launched in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Warsaw</span></st1:place></st1:City><span lang="EN-ZA"> in 1995. In Autumn 2000 it was transformed into an online weekly journal www.raster.art.pl. Raster has been instrumental in promoting the work of Wilhelm Sasnal, Marcin Maciejowski, Rafal Bujnowski, Aneta Grzeszykowska and Michal Budny.<br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_&_Language" target="_blank">Art & Language</a><br />EAST 09 will be selected by Michael Baldwin and Mel Ramsden of Art & Language. The name Art & Language was adopted in 1968, to refer to a collaborative practice that had developed over the previous two years. The journal Art-Language was first published in May 1969. By the mid 1970s some 20 people were associated with the name, divided between </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">England</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA"> and </span><st1:state><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">New York</span></st1:place></st1:State><span lang="EN-ZA">. From 1976, however, the genealogical thread of Art & Language’s artistic work was taken solely into the hands of Baldwin and Ramsden, with the theoretical and critical collaboration of these two with Charles Harrison. Art & Language have also collaborated with BANK, the rock band The Red Krayola and on theory installations with The Jackson Pollock Bar. They have been included in many international exhibitions including Documenta in 1972, 1982 and 1997 and Galerie Foksal in 1975. They have also had several major exhibitions in recent years at the Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume, </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Paris</span></st1:place></st1:City><span lang="EN-ZA"> (1993), F.A.T Barcelona (1999), P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, New York (1999) and the Musée d'Art Moderne, </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Lille</span></st1:place></st1:City><span lang="EN-ZA"> (2002). They are represented by the Lisson Gallery and are preparing a show at EMMA, </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">Finland</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-ZA"> in 2009. They live in </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">South Northamptonshire</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-ZA">.<br /><br />Downlaod <a href="http://www.norwichgallery.co.uk/eastinternational/east_2007/exhibition/english.pdf">English Version</a> of EASTinternational 2009 Application Form<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rat Westernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539650696200793314noreply@blogger.com0