IT’S ON at the OBERT at the ‘ ARCH’
Some seriously hot talent is showing at the Obert – make a meal of it and go for a bite at Moyo’s – or one of the many divinnnne restaurants in the ‘Arch’. “acclaimed south african artist and academic, henry symonds, headlines this dynamic group exhibition which also features the country’s top young artists including kudzanai chiurai, mark erasmus, peter eastman, matthew hindley …and maja maljevic. each artist will feature several new works that will be displayed at three venues within melrose arch: obert contemporary gallery, the marquee and pam golding’s show unit at the melrose arch loft complex.” On now! This exhibition closes on 30 September 2005. o b e r t c o n t e m p o r a r y open daily 11am to 7pm 14 the high street at melrose arch 2076 (011) 684 1214 view this exhibition online ************************************************ 30 July 2005 Lovers of Art and milling about at openings – grab that cocktail dress put on the lippy and get down to the Obert Gallery at Melrose Arch for this refreshing exhibition from SA based Belgrade lass MAJA MALJEVIC. fact and fiction maja maljevic Opening of exhibit – Thursday 21 july from 7-9pm. Exhibition ends 31 july 2005. With an opening address from stephen hobbs o b e r t c o n t e m p o r a r y at melrose arch this exhibition features 24 variously scaled oil on canvas works that explore cultural icons and spontaneity. born in belgrade, maljevic has lived in south africa for the past several years. she has participated in numerous group shows in europe and “fact and fiction” will be her second solo exhibition in johannesburg. o b e r t c o n t e m p o r a r y open daily 11am to 7pm 14 the high street at melrose arch 2076 (011) 684 1214...
SKIN QUARTET World tour coming to WITS
Thanks to Kaganof for the heads up, these guys sound VERY interesting… Drawing from the CIA World Factbook’s relentless list of ethnicities, populations and life expectancies, visual artist Louisa Bufardeci and composer David Young compose a series of panoramic micro-landscapes of skin, bringing together digital film and an acoustic string quartet: 1st violin Yasutaka …Hemmi – Japan 2nd violin Andrea Keeble – Australia viola Jason Bunn – Australia violoncello Caerwen Martein – Australia The programme includes string quartets by Alejandro Iglesias Rossi (QUIPUS for amplified quartet_ and Michael Blake (FIRST QUARTET) and the world premiere of a film by Aryan Kaganof. MICHAEL BLAKE UNTITLED directed by Aryan Kaganof South Africa, 2005, 12min, DVCam A portrait of an untitled composition by South Africa’s foremost contemporary composer, Michael Blake. The portrait follows pianist Jill Richards and clarinettist Robert Pickup as they rehearse the fiendishly difficult composition and ends after the premiere performance of a work that Blake describes as “My most minimalist work. It is largely concerned with surface and very little with traditional formal structures; its finely graded variations of nuance and colour belie the virtuosity required of both performers. Aryan Kaganof’s notion of the cinematic frame as being 6-sided – the four sides of the image plus the beginning and end of the shot in time – articulate very well what I was doing in Untitled, which in a way is about painting, about working quietly on the surface, reconfiguring small brushstrokes by way of changes in register, rhythm, articulation, etc.” 7:30pm monday 26 september wits university amphitheatre R100 (including wine) New Musica...
JO’BURG “CO-ODINATES Kampaign” kicks off
It’s a mouthful alright but some young talented graphic designers are on a roll and you’re invited to meet them, see what they’re all about and if you can do business together… They’re not cliched nor old school. They like to think of themselves as visionary – go and check it out: ” You’re invited to the launch of our new “thinKing lifestyle Brand”, a lifestyle brand that utilizes stat…e-of-the-art mediums and also exploits new practices to deliver an alternative party experience, free from stereotypes and outdated imagery.” Jo’burg Co-odinates Kampaign Jo’burg Co-odinates are an innovation in urban leisure with the aim of exploring the fusion of visual and audio presentations in an attempt to create multi-sensory experiences unlike the conventional club prototype . Jo’burg Coodinates Date: 29 October 2005 and Time: 20h00 until 02h00 Venue: Horror Cafý Cover Charge: R 20 patrons Dress Code: Stylish summer *Free 50 Jo’burg Co-odinates Kampaign Badges to the first 50 thinKing peoples Dj’s; Dj Medicine [Hip-Hop] Humornoid [acid jazz funk and lounge] Tumi [House In Lounge] Lunge [house Straight ahead] Target Market Our target market are the young Culture conscious (Retro) University and College students and employed youth traditionally defined by the age category of 16-24. However we consider the youth market to include anyone that consumes and prefers youth orientated events on a regular basis. Categorised into the Living Standard Measure of (LSM) 5 – 6 earn between R2 427- R 5000, this market has good spending habits and already frequents the shops that we will supply and are active in social-activities. CONTACT SELLO BY...
Review: Get to Kentridge at the JAG in Hillbrow
Robyn, a great fan of the KENTRIDGE RETROSPECTIVE at the Johannesburg Art Gallery in Hillbrow has been hustling us to go for ages… but we’re snowed under. So she did what we’d been hoping and sent us her own review: “Miss this at your peril- and the entrance is free.” “Because you have nought on your amazing site about this exhibition, I’ve drafted a ‘review’… for you to use, abuse and hopefully edit and place on the site. I need no credit, and would love to see you letting many know that it is on. Kentridge at JAG Not being one for writing reviews, but having experienced the amazement that constitutes the Kentridge exhibition at JAG, I am moved to proselytize. The entire entry level floor of JAG has been utilized to showcase his work. My first sensation was of an unreality, as I stood in one of the main central rooms. To my left on the far side of the gallery, the wall was alive with imagery. The same was happening to my right. The sounds of diffuse and diverse soundtracks ebbed and flowed as I moved from room to room. Sitting on one of the many couches, I was able to take in an entire moving story. Walking through the gallery I was assailed by his giant figures, his minute statues and both his art, as well as that of others who had influenced him. I’m not an art critic by any means, just an ordinary person who was well and truly moved by one of the most amazing exhibitions I have seen in years. Exhibition ends on 31 October 2005. The Johannesburg Art Gallery is in Joubert Park, corner Klein and King George Streets. It can be contacted at (011) 725-3130. Thanks to the CITY OF JOHANNESBURG WEBSITE for the picture (courtesy of JAG) and as usual topclass information. Click here for more info on the Gallery itself from Joburg.org....
We love the Ludacris video shot in Durban – siyabonga Luda
Wow wow wow. If you haven’t seen Luda’s latest music video Pimping All Over the World, do something to make sure you see it soon. It’s a pity that it takes an international artist to show off our rocking country and the exploitation in the video may be a little hard to swallow but it’s certainly put Durbs on the map and challenged the common perceptions of Africa – and hey we can deal wi… th it…. We particularly loved his ZULU that he spoke at the beginning – nice one mfowethu! The video takes the cheesy, cliched side of tourism and glams it up into a sexy, awesome tongue-in-cheek showcase for all those ignoramuses that still think Aaaaafricah is a backward hopeless continent. For the feminists out there and those easily offended you may battle with the typical hip hop portrayal of women as booty – well the song is pretty honest, it’s about “pimping all over the world”… and the fact is – there’s half-naked Zulu men in it too 🙂 Here’s some background on the gorgeous South African models used in the video from sohh.com: Desiree Phillips, a South African police officer, Mathapelo Maimane, a personal assistant and project manager from Johannesburg and Zulu Prince Maqhawe Biyela were all handpicked by Luda to take on leading roles in the “Pimping All Over the World” video. All three said they were shocked after learning of their new gig. This video marks The Red Light District’s third release and is slated to premiere on MTV in May. For the shoot, Luda stayed in Durban for three days and shot scenes on its beachfront, the Lion Park near Pietermaritzburg, the Zimbali Lodge and the Sibaya Casino on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. Desiree Phillips, 26, has never modeled, but was selected while on duty during the shoot at the beachfront. Have a look on the web for views on the video all from over the place, here’s a little enlightening quote from a blogger on SOHH – interesting logic: I felt a little ashamed that I didn’t realize there are beautiful women on that continent before. But hey, can you blame me for my ignorance? Every time I see African women on TV they’re either scrawny and topless with a basket on their head, or are starving and have flies buzzing around their face.So, props to Luda and his team for making a quantum leap in the way Black women are portrayed in the media. What do you think? Damned if you do Damned if you...
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