Don’t miss Usha Seejarim @ Gallery Momo
While waiting for a very important pitch (VIP) at MTN headoffice a few years back (that big bold building situated way too far outside of our Jozi bubble but it’s ok cos they got larney furniture and fittings…) we were met in the foyer by an amused client who found the bunch of us staring awestruck, mouths agape at this massive cascading paperclip chandelier suspended from the roof. That was when we first heard the name Usha Seejarim; and we’ve never forgotten it since. Flash forward to 2009 and you too can stare dumbstruck at her work at the Momo Gallery – I miss going there for opening nights – always lots of wine, a fab crowd and good Jozi vibe. Wine is important. Oh ja, and by the way, of course we won the pitch. Usha Seejarim – Mine over Matter opening 5 november @ 18h30 – 20h00 concludes 30 november 09 # 52 7th Avenue, Parktown North, 2193,...
Represent Recommends: Theresa-Anne Mackintosh
Catch MENAGERIE from exciting upcoming young artist Theresa-Anne Mackintosh at the fab Momo gallery – it opens Thursday 8 November @ 18h30 and closes 26 November 2007. Theresa-Anne Mackintosh “Each has his or her own thoughts, as we know daydreams and visions are part of us all. These secret daydreams are revelations known only to the thinker. Everybody deals with something private in his or her head”. After having completed her MA (Fine Arts) degree at the University of Pretoria, Mackintosh joined a broadcast design and animation company in Johannesburg to further explore her interest in animation. Currently she is a full-time artist involved in various projects. Mackintosh works in various media, including painting; sculpture and animation. http://www.gallerymomo.com/ 52 7th Avenue Parktown North Johannesburg T: +27 11 327...
Design meets Art at Momo
WOW – Gallery Momo just keeps blowing us away with their vision and work. Up next is an awesome furniture exhibit featuring some of SA’s top furniture designers such as Gregor Jenkin. Buzzing, inviting and full of promise and inspiration, the “Design meets Art” kicks off on the 16 August. Go Go GO. PHILIP NEL EGG DESIGN TONIC DESIGN GREGOR JENKIN & STEVEN TANCHEL OPENING THURSDAY 16 AUGUST @ 18H30 52 7th Avenue Parktown North Johannesburg T: + 27 11 327...
Represent Recommends: Gallery Momo
There was something so authentic about the Gallery Momo, the second last stop on our whirlwind 5 gallery tour in Rosebank on a Saturday afternoon. Our souls were already topped up by the mind-blowing artistic talent we had witnessed at the Alliance, the David Krut (MUST SEE!) and the Goodman (MUST SEE!) and we wondered why all the galleries were so empty when they should have been buzzing. Then we got to the MOMO gallery in 7th ave Parktown North – we have been meaning to visit for ages. One of the true highlights of our gallery adventure was just how welcoming and friendly the faces at nearly all the galleries were – and Momo was no exception when, within minutes, the interesting and charming down-to-earth owner Monna Mokoena, came out of his way to chat to us and welcome us to his beautifully designed gallery that is home to many an unusual contemporary artwork. Monna had us hook, line and sinker- his tales of contemporary hot and happening South African artists and their backstories keeping us wide-eyed and wanting more. That’s why we’ll be going back this Thursday to the opening of Andrew Tshabangu’s photographic exhibition and that’s why you should be joining us too. For what happiness is there in life without the arts? (Editorista’s latest existential theory!) See u there. Andrew Tshabangu – biog: Born in 1966 in Soweto, Andrew has studied at a number of institutions, amongst them at the Institute of Advancement for Journalism in 1998 and at the Alexandra Community art centre in Johannesburg. He taught photography at the Children’s Photography Workshop, 1995 and in 1998 and 1999 he taught at both the Market Photo Workshop and post Matric photography courses. In 1998 he was an artist in residency at the Gasworks Art Studio, London. Tshabangu’s experience in documenting the spiritual ceremonies of black communities came into play in capturing the rituals of daily life in an African metropolis. As a photographer he is renowned for smoky, atmospheric lighting that lends a mystical element to his images. ANDREW TSHABANGU @ MOMO CITY IN TRANSITION 14 JUNE – 07 JULY OPENING THURSDAY 14 JUNE @ 18H30 52 7TH AVENUE PARKTOWN NORTH JOHANNESBURG T: +27 11 327 3247 http://www.gallerymomo.com/...
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