Represent Recommends: Dorfmeister
Mar27

Represent Recommends: Dorfmeister

Yip, you got it, his name makes up the second part of Kruger&Dorfmeister – the Austrian DJing duo much adored by 90’s clubbers seeking  morning-after chilltime. Enjoy a sublime night with Richard Dorfmeister at Crazy 88 in Norwood on the 8 April.   Go to our favourite listening site Songza and type in Dorfmeister to slow down your day. Buy your tickets fast. Richard Dorfmeister (along with his partner Peter Kruder) is one of the most highly respected producers and DJ’s currently working on the international dance scene. Based in Austria – Kruder & Dorfmeister pioneered the slow-tempo, lounge style ELECTRONICA and they have become synonymous with this sound. They have remixed tracks for such celebrated artists as Madonna, Depeche Mode, Massive Attack, Bjork and they also created the now legendary K&D Sessions compilations. As DJ’s they travel the world setting dance floors on fire and heads spinning with an intelligent blend of cutting edge beats (often direct from their own studios). They create music for the feet as well as for the mind. Richard Dorfmeister will bring his 2008 brand of mixed beats to Johannesburg for the first time since his underground appearance here 8 years ago. Those in the know are still talking about that gig and the excitement about his forthcoming set is already rising. Tickets are available in advance only, so call The Crazy 88 on 011 7278 8417 to book and pay for your tickets NOW! For further info please see www.kruderdorfmeister.com The Details Richard Dorfmeister – DJ Kicks! Saturday 05 April 2008. The Crazy 88, William Road, Norwood Telephone: 011 728...

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Candy Kramer @ the Obert
Mar27

Candy Kramer @ the Obert

Don’t miss Candy Kramer’s exhibit entitled ‘Confluence’ at the Obert Contemporary at Melrose Arch from the 28 March 2008. In her first solo exhibition Candy Kramer explores her identity as a South African with Eastern European heritage. With the passing of decades and the migration between continents, Kramer is moved to ask the questions: how does one transmit immutable deep-rooted values while adapting to a new, fast changing world? Which of those values are malleable and which ones remain immutable? The themes of the passing of time, the fusing of old and new and the erosion and transmission of memories and values infuse the works on show. Kramer’s method includes both the traditional medium of oil on canvas and, more significantly, the rusting process of steel. by taking steel, something so solid, dense, strong and uniform in nature, and immersing it in water (to which it reacts by eroding all but the indelible image) the artist conceptually expresses her curiosity with degeneration and regeneration. The rusting process allows the essential portrait to emerge – the outcome of this technique, seen in these vibrant works, hints at the answers to Kramer’s questions: what has remained intact from the original? what has been eroded and what has...

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Akin Omotoso’s short film @ 1st Wednesday
Mar27

Akin Omotoso’s short film @ 1st Wednesday

Read all about Akin here on Kagablog , see an interview with him here, watch the trailer for his film here – whatever you do make sure you get to the First Wednesday film club on the 2 April at Atlas Studios to watch Akin’s short film Jesus and the Giant. Click on flyer for...

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Meet our sister website JOVA
Mar20

Meet our sister website JOVA

Editorista has been hard at it the last few months, creating the brand new JOVA community aimed at the creative industry in SA – it’s all about spreading the love. As always. Check out the JOVA website at www.jova.co.za – sign up for the newsletter and don’t forget to visit every day for your creative injection. She’d love your feedback, so drop her a line on info@jova.co.za. If you have content you think should be on there or you want to get involved – send her a mail. In fact, even if you just feel like saying Hello – holler....

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Win Tickets to the Hip Hop Love Movement
Mar20

Win Tickets to the Hip Hop Love Movement

Sounds like this party is going to blow up – so make sure you get there – we love the way it flows – starting in one place and ending elsewhere. It’s going down on Friday the 28 March 2008 in Jozi… and we’ve hooked some luck Represent readers up: You can Win a pair of VIP tickets (that include dinner) to the Hip Hop Love Movement Evening – or you can win tickets and CD’s to the afterpartay at Black Orchid in NorthRiding. In fact we have three prizes to give away – all you have to do is answer the following two questions and send your name, ID number and contact details to editor@represent.co.za 1. Where exactly is the Hip Hop Love Movement Evening (and dinner) being held? 2. Name two performers at the “I am Legend” afterpartay CLUE: Click on the flyers 😉 PPS: Usual rules apply. No negotiations will be entered into, the judges decision is final. Cut off date is the 25th...

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