Your FEAST invitation.
We present to you the FEAST invitation which promises to be bigger and better as it celebrates its 4th year. See the details below. You can expect the best of FEAST.You love wine… Yes? Come for the FEAST.There is more to look-out-for.FEAST for a purpose. Here is an opportunity to become a member.How you can do it. Show your support, do the right thing RSVP through Vanessa. E-mail: vanessa@feastfoodandwine.co.za...
Join FWFC for a Sneak preview of Gog’Helen.
GOG’ HELEN Iphi Imali? COUNTRY : South Africa DIRECTOR : Adze Ugah DURATION : 80 min AGE RESTRICTION : 16 LNSV GENRE : Comedy STARRING : Andile Mxakaza, Lillian Dube, Kagiso Rakosa, Jet Novuka and Sophie Ndaba SYNOPSIS : Gog’Helen is a grandmother who lives a quiet forgotten life in one of the many shantytowns that dot the outskirts of Johannesburg. Her world is turned upside down when she and her granddaughter, Agnes unwittingly find themselves sucked into a desperate race to recover a mattress stuffed with her life savings. The race pits them not just against nosey neighbours and pitiless gangsters but also against a legacy of secrets that threaten to tear apart the fabric of all that remains of their small impoverished family. When…? 1st of May at 7:30pm Studio 4. Address: 33 frost Avenue, Milpark. – Filmmaker in attendance. FREE SCREENING , REFRESHMENTS Limited seating, come early!...
Exhibition by Nicholas Hlobo
STEVENSON Johannesburg presents a solo exhibition by Nicholas Hlobo this Thursday 25th April from 6-8pm. For information visit: www.stevenson.co.za....
adidas Trefoil celebrates 40th anniversary.
One of the most famous brand emblems in the world – the adidas Trefoil – last year celebrated its fortieth anniversary. The Trefoil made its first public appearance on adidas sporting and sports-inspired leisure wear and footwear at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Today, the world-renowned brand symbol represents adidas Originals; the iconic sportswear brand for the street which brings adidas heritage from the past into the now, playing on its ability to stay relevant for all walks of life regardless of time, place, style and passions. Although the iconic 3 stripes have been the mark of an adidas sports shoe since the formation of the company in 1948, it was when the company expanded into the leisure sector in the 1960’s that founder Adi Dassler – and his wife Käthe – sought a new, additional identification mark for the brand. In August 1971, the Trefoil was born out of more than 100 ideas. Inspired by the 3 stripes, it is a geometric execution with a triple intersection, symbolising the diversity of the adidas brand. Innovative, classic and always authentic – there are certain values that adidas Originals stands for: authenticity, creativity and...
Man on Ground selected for Toronto Int Film Festival
Check out the new film Man on Ground from Tom Pictures. MAN ON GROUND has been selected to have its world premiere at the prestigious TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL due to be held from the 8th-18th of September 2011. MAN ON GROUND will be showcased in the CONTEMPORARY WORLD CINEMA category and will screened on the 12th, 13th and 17th of September. TIFF describes MAN ON GROUND as follows: “A bold and exacting portrayal of rising xenophobia in South Africa. Omotoso casts the story of a young Nigerian man living in the African refugee tenements of Johannesburg who disappears against the backdrop of animosity against immigrants flaring into violent rioting. In the span of a single night, his brother, on a short visit from London, tries to elucidate the mystery. There are three sides to every story. Yours, mine, and the truth. No one is lying, but memories shared serve each differently. Ade (Hakeem kae-Kazim) is a naturalized citizen of the UK. During a trip to South Africa with his wife Nadia (Mandisa Bardill), he is tasked by his mother with delivering a package to his half-brother Femi (Fabian Adeoye Lojede). Ade who has always lived in the shadow of his brother reluctantly agrees. On arrival in South Africa, Ade discovers that his brother has gone missing. With the help of Zodwa (Thisiwe Ziqubu), femi’s fiancée. Ade embarks on a search that sees him slowly peel away at his estranged brother’s life. Against Zodwa’s advice, femi had returned to the informal settlement ravaged by a wave of xenophobic violence and civil unrest a week earlier in search of work. In his efforts to find his brother Ade enlists the help of Femi’s employer, Timothi (Fana Mokoena), a man with his own problems. His wife Lindiwe (Bubu Mazibuko) has been acting strange since Femi disappeared, and the township hothead Vusi (Makhaola Ndebele) has been seen wielding his gun around. The last thing Timothi needs is Ade’s questions. As another riot erupts Ade is forced to take shelter with Timothi and the journey of the night will reveal the truth of what happened to Femi and force Ade to deal with his complex relationship with his brother. Watch the Trailer For more information please contact Unathi...
Andrew Tshabangu ”Kibera Nimoja” @ Gallery Momo
28 July to 22 August ANDREW TSHABANGU – Kibera Nimoja Gallery MOMO is proud to present Kibera Nimoja by ANDREW TSHABANGU, opening Thursday 28 July 2011 @ 18h30 – 20h00 and concluding 22 August 2011. Facebook Fan Page “This body of work is an exploration of interior and exterior spaces. It is a continuation of my curiosity and fascination with photographing interiors of living spaces without the physical presence of the inhabitants. I believe that these spaces for instance, one room homes in informal settlements or locations, speak volumes about the people that inhabit them. The arrangement of personal possessions in a room is reflective of the personality of its resident. Each room has a historical context, chronicling the lives of the people that interact daily in those spaces. I chose Kibera, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, as my subject for this series of photographs because I was struck by the way its exterior spaces, though quite small; support a dense population of people. My curiosity led me to explore how the people of Kibera navigate between these rather seemingly limiting spaces. In 2008, I was invited by the Nairobi Art Trust/Center for Contemporary Art of East Africa to conduct a one-week photography workshop that culminated in an exhibition at the National Museum of Kenya, Nairobi. While preparing for the exhibition I felt that the duration of the workshop was quite short and requested that the sponsors consider doing another session. They agreed and I came back for the next round of workshops in 2009. My initial visit in 2008 coincided with the end of the bloodiest politically motivated unrest Kenya had seen in a long time. At the time Kibera was not easily accessible since it had been the main location of all the violent protest. During my visit in 2009, I was invited to a play, a musical production titled ‘More Fire’ that dealt with issues around the political and social landscape of Kibera post 2008. After viewing this play, I was drawn even more to exploring the socio-political disposition of Kibera and its inhabitants. This exploration is a continuation of my travels around African cities and villages, which have taken me to Botswana, Cameroon, DRC, Madagascar, Mali, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Senegal and Reunion Islands. My aim is not to conduct comparative case studies of African cities or specifically informal settlements or hostels; my interest is solely based on my curiosity about the African continent. This study of Kibera stems from my desire to continue exploring the rich socio-cultural diversity of the African continent.” Please feel free to contact Gallery MOMO on +27 11 327 3247,...
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