Encore: Kim Berman
Kim Berman has been recently appointed Professor in the Visual Art Department of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) at the University of Johannesburg and the Creative Feel
William Kentridge in conversation with Kim Berman
For the closing of the exhibition Artist Proof Studio: A Journey in Co-creation, Artist Proof Studio (APS) and Visual Identities in Art and Design (VIAD) at the University of Johannesburg’s
SA Contemporary Jewellery Awards Exhibition 2019
The University of Johannesburg Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) Gallery, Creative Feel and the Contemporary Jewellery Forum congratulate Marlene de Beer, the winner of the annual 2019 SA
21 Years of Curating the Cube at UJ
It is a beautifully warm autumn afternoon when we meet Annali Cabano-Dempsey, curator of the UJ Art Gallery. As always, the University of Johannesburg’s Art Centre is busy with students, but Cabano-Dempsey
Everything fits in the room
After two decades under the successful leadership of Nicola Danby and then Michelle Constant, Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) will be helmed by Ashraf Johaardien from 1 March 2019.
Business and Arts South Africa appoints new CEO
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has announced who will succeed current CEO Michelle Constant when she steps down end February 2019. Says Charmaine Soobramoney, BASA Chairperson: “When Michelle announced
Serenading The City: Johannesburg’s Grand Night for Singing in Aid of Education
With good quality, affordable education forming an essential foundation for an inclusive society and long-term sustainability of democracy, a kinship of Johannesburg’s world-class musicians gather for the 3rd annual Dean’s
What’s your Joburg?
The competition for our cover was a huge success, and we were spoilt for choice with many Joburg-inspired images to choose from. While we could only choose one work for
The MTN Foundation & UJ Continue Conversations
Last year, the University of Johannesburg and MTN Foundation were Shifting Conversations, this October they have brought even more artworks out of both institutions’ collections for an exhibition and development
Rediscovering the cutting edge: A retrospective of Christo Coetzee at Standard Bank Gallery
Despite Christo Coetzee’s vibrant and multi-faceted career as an artist, his work has all but disappeared from a generation’s public imagination. A new retrospective exhibition at Standard Bank Gallery is
Art in the Time of Africa
Art in the Time of Africa: A post-colonial gaze on contemporary African art practice, criticism, publishing, theory and philosophy of art, within a Pan-African context, is a one-day colloquium taking
UJ & MTN are ‘Continuing Conversations’
The MTN Foundation and the University of Johannesburg Art Gallery will once again partner to host an exhibition titled Continuing Conversations, from 17 October to 21 November 2018. Curated by
UJ Choir wins at the World Choir Games 2018
The UJ Choir distinguished itself once again at this year’s World Choir Games. The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Choir took part in the 10th World Choir Games 2018,
Looking towards a more inclusive future in the arts
Being at the helm of one of the country’s most important non-commercial galleries can be a daunting task, but it can also be an exhilarating experience. It’s been just over
African Celebrations at UJ Weekend of Jazz
Joburg audiences are in for a treat with UJ Arts & Culture’s inaugural Weekend of Jazz at their Auckland Park Campus in Johannesburg, 25-27 May. Curated with the
Talking Art at Keyes in partnership with Skira presents “Art Criticism: The Future”
The second Talking Art at Keyes series will see acclaimed author Ashraf Jamal in conversation with internationally published art critic and editor Sean O’Toole. Coming together to mark
SA Contemporary Jewellery Awards Exhibition 2018 Winners Announced
FADA gallery, Creative Feel and the Contemporary Jewellery Forum congratulate Joani Groenewald, the winner of the inaugural SA Contemporary Jewellery Awards. She received the coveted award for her jewellery pieces
SA Contemporary Jewellery Awards Exhibition 2018: Runner-up Mariam Bibi Khan
For her piece Interlacing Identities, Mariam Bibi Khan chose to investigate gendered and feminine identities and its associations to metallic and lace inspired jewellery. Her inspiration is derived from the
Harmonia: Sacred Geometry, the pattern of existence
Gordon Froud, artist, senior lecturer in Sculpture at The University of Johannesburg (UJ) and curator, has been working on an exhibition that investigates various aspects of sacred geometry in the
Johannesburg’s theatres define the soul of the city
Artlooks & Artlines is a monthly column written by Ismail Mahomed, CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation. With a growing circuit of independent theatre venues and newer arts festivals popping up in some of
UJ Arts & Culture’s #METAMORPHOSIS
Drawing inspiration from the theme of #METAMORPHOSIS has seen UJ Arts & Culture plan to change more than its content. The 2018 programme features two new festivals as well as
Black Chronicles IV
Black Chronicles IV is an Autograph ABP touring exhibition curated by Renée Mussai, presented by the Visual Identities in Art and Design Research Centre (VIAD) at the University of Johannesburg
Meet the Formidable Judges of the 2018 PPC Imaginarium Awards
Ever since its inception, the PPC Imaginarium Awards has showcased some of South Africa’s top rising talent in art and design. Each year, the judging of the competition falls to
South African Contemporary Jewellery Awards Exhibition to promote innovation and cutting-edge concepts
FADA Gallery in association with the Contemporary Jewellery Forum is proud to announce the launch of the first ever South African Contemporary Jewellery Awards Exhibition. Created to promote jewellery as
Finding Voice by Kim S. Berman
Kim Berman, the author of the fascinating and inspirational book Finding Voice, is the well-known founder and executive director of Artist Proof Studio (APS), a community-based printmaking centre in Newtown,
A new avenue for contemporary art jewellery
Creative Feel in partnership with FADA Gallery is proud to announce the inaugural South African Contemporary Jewellery Awards Exhibition. The South African Contemporary Jewellery Awards Exhibition will showcase