Represent Recommends: Afronova Gallery
Have you been to one of the opening nights of an art exhibition at Afronova in Newtown? Picture it, the city in the evening, night market with colourful vendors selling beads, earrings, clothing and arts and crafts outside the Market theatre, patrons at Moyo’s cuddling under blankets in candlelight and a whole bunch of arty folk gathered in the quaint Afronova gallery and on the cobbled boardwalk sipping on vino. Sounds tempting? What we like about it is you can either just pop in, have a look and mingle for a few moments or you can make a meal of it and join the artist for dinner at Gramadoelas. Go and check it out. If you miss opening night, the exhibit continues for a few weeks normally – just check the opening times out below. Enjoy!
Gathered Spirits
a solo exhibition by
PETROS GHEBREHIWOT
Friday 3 August
from 18:00 to 20:00
Followed by the artists dinner at Gramadoelas Restaurant
In this solo exhibition, Eritrean artist Petros Ghebrehiwot reflects on the collective behavior of people. He explores the reasons that bring small or large number of individuals together as well as the capabilities, experiences, characteristics and power they hold.
Every individual has a shelter where he/she practices a private life with family members or alone. Individuals also form crowds who get together for common social, cultural, religious or political reasons. The works deal with the aggregated human spirits and their deeds, through architecture, drawing, painting and assemblage.
Exhibition runs until Wednesday 22 August
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE ARTIST DINNER @ GRAMADOELAS
R100 at the door
This is a convivial and adventurous platform for gastronomy and networking. The legendary Gramadoelas Restaurant is famous for its Cape Malay and African delights as well as its generous wine sharing.
RSVP: afronova@tiscali.co.za
Gallery Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 13:00 to 19:00
Saturday: 13:00 to 17:00
Contacts
e: afronova@tiscali.co.za
w: http://www.afronova.com/
c: +27 (0) 83 726 59 06
The gallery is just across the Market Theatre entrance
Safe parking corner Miriam Makeba and Gwigwi Mrwebi St – Newtown
Po box 3205 – Parklands 2121 – Johannesburg – South Africa
