An interview with Angus from a 1000 Drawings.
Represent got in touch with Angus, the man behind a 1000 drawings. Read the interview below. 1. Hi Angus, please tell me who inspired the 1000Drawings project? I have taken this off of our website – I think it is a good summary of how we started 1000drawings: In 2006, Paballo, an inner-city charity faced a big problem. Its bakkie had been stolen. Paballo ya Batho (sotho for “caring for the people”) organises a mobile soup kitchen every Wednesday night to support the Jozi homeless community. The loss of the bakkie made transport of soup and bread to inner-city homeless people near impossible. Something had to be done. A little rescue plan was dreamt up. It was hoped that a fundraiser would collect enough money for a new bakkie. In addition, it was hoped that money would be raised to help pay off some of Paballo’s debts and allow Paballo to put time and money into new endeavours. It was in an effort to address these needs that the Night of a 1000Drawings came into being. The name originates from an existing commercial model that began in America but the 1000Drawings concept now has a uniquely South African flavour as it grows and spreads around the world. 2. I see there’s a story behind a 1000 drawings, in turn, who do you aim to inspire with it? 1000Drawings seems to have a powerful appeal and attraction for those who work in typically creative industries. It allows people to explore art and drawing and engage with people who share this interest but most importantly it allows people to make an impact or change lives through interaction with the charities involved. 3. Who are the driving forces behind this project? The project was conceptualised by Felix Frankenberger and Dave Chong and they, along with some great supporters and sponsors, managed to get volunteers together to put it all together from 2006. The project has grown and now each region has its own committee and volunteer group who put it all together. 4. Who’s eligible to draw or submit a drawing? Absolutely anyone. 5. Will this people be credited for their artistry? Some of the A5 drawings are donated by well-known artists but we display all the pieces together and sell each drawing for R100. Generally you would only know that you had acquired a drawing from a well-known artist after you had purchased it. We are quite strict about this as we aim to give exposure and opportunity to every artist and we want people to understand the main objective of 1000Drawings is to raise money and support charity. 6. How can...
adidas and AREA3 present “City Walks” Public Art Walks
adidas Originals in conjunction with Main Street Walks will be conducting free weekly guided tours departing from AREA3 every Sunday at 14h30PM. The guided tours are an hour long and conducted through the inner-city streets of Johannesburg. Landmarks along the tour include unique street art murals including those commissioned by adidas Originals as part of its month long I ART JOBURG mural art project in September 2012 as well as historic buildings in the once Jewish suburb of Doornfontein. Tour guides Bheki and Jabu share their excitement for the history and beauty of the inner city as well as share their expansive knowledge on the subject. AREA3 Public Art Walks introduces the city of Johannesburg in an exciting new light; encouraging Johannesburg residents to explore their city as tourists. Follow @adidasZA #AREA3 For more information on adidas-related news visit the adidas News Stream Unlock the adidas vault to find out more about the brand’s...
Tour of Johannesburg city at night.
We have a really exciting event happening on Saturday evening and I hope you can join. Also our Architectural tour was rescheduled due to consistent rain, please find the details below. 4th May 2013-Saturday- Joburg Inner City Night Walking Tour. Join Past Experiences on an evening walking tour of the Inner City! We will start at the Mapungubwe Hotel where you can grab a warm drink before we head out for our night time exploration of the Financial District. This 2 hour tour will look at the history, public art and architecture of one of Johannesburg’s oldest areas. We recommend bringing a torch so you can get a good look at all the Inner City attractions and bringing a warm jacket as the weather could be getting a little colder. The tour will end with a Mojito in the Hotel Vault Bar- the original bank vault of the French Bank! You are then welcome to have a few drinks at your own cost, to see the night out in style! Price: R170 (Includes Mojito) Time: 18h30- 20h30 (followed by drinks) Meeting Point and Parking: Mapungubwe Hotel, Marshalltown Address: 50 – 54 Marshall Street, Cnr. Marshall & Ferreira, Marshalltown GPS: S 26° 12′ 30.66″, E 28° 02′ 14.17″ Past Experiences does not endorse drinking and driving. We strongly recommend a sober designated driver or the use of a taxi company. For more info or to book, email us onpast.experiences@hotmail.com or phone us on 011 678 3905. And here are the details for the rescheduled Architectural tour: 25th May 2013- Saturday- Spotlight on Jozi Inner City Architecture (with Heritage Architect Brian Mckechnie) We are very excited to have Inner City Architect and Heritage Fundi Brian Mckechnie join our guides on a tour of the Inner City, to impart his expert knowledge on the architecture of the Joburg Inner City. Brian will choose some of his favourite buildings and discuss their history and architecture. The tour will also include a visit to the Ansteys building (one of Joburg’s Premier Art Deco Buildings) where Brian owns a number of apartments. Here we will enjoy light refreshment on the rooftop overlooking the city. Brian will choose some of his favourite buildings and discuss their history and architecture. The tour will also include a visit to the Ansteys building (one of Joburg’s Premier Art Deco Buildings) where Brian owns a number of apartments. Here we will enjoy light refreshment on the rooftop overlooking the city. Price: R170 Time: 09h30- 12h30 Meeting Spot: Outside the Rand Club (Cnr Fox and Loveday Street) Parking: Surrey House (Cnr Rissik and Loveday Street- please have cash to pay minimal parking fee)...
Experimental project space opens in downtown Jozi
GoetheonMain is opening tonight as part of the Arts on Main development in downtown Johannesburg. The 273 m2 space is intended as a multi-disciplinary project room, tonight’s launch will feature Isicathamiya and Oswenka performances and a photo projection of Sabelo Mlangeni’s new body of work Men Only, which will be followed on 8 to 10 May by the Informal Architecture master class – an architecture workshop on the structures that fills the gaps left by city planning. Ismail Farouk’s Trolley Works, the first of eight projects chosen by an independent jury, will open on 29 April. Opening Night: Mai Mai goes Main Isicathamiya and Oswenka Performances & Men Only – a photo projection of Sabelo Mlangeni’s new body of work on the George Goch hostel When: 8 May, 6 pm Where: GoetheonMain, Arts on Main, 245 Main Street (Closest corner Berea Street), City & Suburban, Johannesburg. From May onwards GoetheonMain will host eight projects selected from the open call for proposals that was launched in early March. The process will be repeated later in the year and is set to run twice a year. The distinguished jury consisting of Paul Grootboom, Sibongile Khumalo, Melissa Mboweni, Simon Njami and Hans-Georg Knopp met to decide the projects to be realised at GoetheonMain this year. The chosen proposals are reflective of the multi-disciplinary nature of GoetheonMain and the urban space that surrounds it. Art outreach project Sutherland Reflections; city intervention Trolley Works; a music and dance performance entitled Trespassing Permitted; visual art exhibition dedicated to Women’s day; Rhythm Tap. Multimedia Dance Project; a performance piece Fragile and Selogilwe; interdisciplinary presentation Merry Christmas Minister!; as well as Red Arts photography presentation and literature workshops, found the judges’ favour. With GoetheonMain, the Goethe-Institut engages with issues central to metropolises all over the world, and in particular Johannesburg. Through an engagement with the arts, urbanity is looked at: the hybridity, frenetic energy and constant transformation that make up our cities. Informal Architecture Master Class When: 9 & 10 May Despite the UN-Habitat’s call for “cities without slums” pronounced in 1999, the number of informal settlements has drastically increased. Similar ambitions are expressed closer to home: In South Africa housing lists dating back to 1998 demonstrate that formal approaches to housing delivery are not effective enough. The informal city fills the gaps left by what the formal city does not and cannot provide. Yet it is largely condemned and outlawed – its potential hidden. 26’10 south Architects has, in partnership with the Goethe-Institut, embarked on a research project to gather information in the form of mappings and drawings which capture the spatial and functional qualities of...
Introducing Vula Malinga
We recently stumbled across the soulful vocalist Vula Malinga who’s stirring up some musical waves in the UK after her success recording with Basement Jaxx. She’s an East London girl, as in Hackney luv, London, not the Eastern Cape, but born to South African parents in the States… Kinda pop meets RnB with the potential to do something different, she’s got some serious range on her- with her oodles of talent, we’re hoping she heads for an original sound. We’re hustling an interview with her soon, watch this space. Bit of PR on Vula – you can catch her on Facebook here : If you don’t already know about Miss Vula Malinga, chances are you’ve seen her everywhere and just didn’t realise. With an impressive catalog of work already under her belt with collaborations with UK heavyhitters such as Basement Jaxx and MJ Cole, she has gained respect in the UK music scene as one of the most gifted singer/songwriters on the scene and now after a sell out tour supporting Sam Sparro, Vula has dropped her long awaited E.P. “If You Want It” released under her own label “DivaGeek Records”. With a new single due out early 2009, Keep your ear to the streets…. Vula Malinga Live on Radio –...
It’s the Festive season – PARTY PEOPLE!
Your Xmas pressie from one of SA’s most rooted body and mind party experiences is the chance to get down to Party People twice, in two cities in two days. Oh yes, so if you’re in Cape Town on Boxing day and go home to Joburg on the 27th, you get to shake your touche to their soulful grooves twice in a row. If not, we assure you, just one night at Party People will fill up your party quota for 08 … we look forward to seeing what other suprises they bring us in 09. Click on the flyer on the left and below for more info… all the info actually. 26th December 2008, Cape-Town Santa has come to Africa delivering to all the good little boys and girls gifts coming all the way from Canada and the USA. As always, every single year, DJ Kenzhero invites the illustrious Dj OP to share the turntables with him, both making sure that the Party People end the year off on a few good notes. This year the hero has managed to provoke South African born, Canadian resident Miss Zaki Ibrahim herself. Miss Ibrahim along with Dj Nana will be joining the massive forces in welcoming all Party People into 2009. The soothing vocalist will be performing at Zula Bar, on 194 Long Street Cape-Town, on the 26th of December 2008. Doors will be opening at 9:00pm and the cost to get you through those doors will be R70. \ Party People 27th December 2008, Johannesburg The following night of the 27th of December 2008, the big old man in his red suit transports to Jo’Burg those lovely little gifts he presented to the Cape-Town’s Party People, and drops them off comfortably at a petite venue known as Roka lounge, residing on 44 Staley Ave Milpark. Zaki, Dj Nana, Dj OP and Dj Kenzhero will all assist each other in providing a quality driven night of Partying at Party People for the final time in 2008. Pearly gates open at 9:00pm and tickets at the door will be R100. Again for more info see: www.myspace.com/partypeoplesa www.myspace.com/zakiibrahim, www.districtsixmusic.com or...
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