Dynamic Africa
Formerly, "This is Africa/fyeahAfrica".
(Profile Photo by Mama Casset)
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I do not endorse any of the products or opinions shared on this site, nor do I claim any of the work posted here to be my own - except where stated. All posts originally made by me are credited. If no credit is given then the work is either my own/written by me or reblogged from another source.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME:
Student, 24
Based in Cape Town, South Africa
From Lagos, Nigeria
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(As an unemployed media student, all donations go into ensuring my survival in this cruel world and future projects I hope to embark on).
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CAPE TOWN: HEADLINES (15/05/2013)
Derrick Watts & The Sunday Blues team headed down to Justin Bieber’s first ever South African concert at the Cape Town Stadium to interview some die-hard Beliebers.
Really incredible Oliver Tambo exhibit at the Slave Lodge #Museum in #CapeTown. #southafrica (at Slave Lodge Museum)
Good Health: Impilo Engcono
Wednesday 27 March, 18:00 - 21:00
Impilo Engcono results from a three day workshop undertaken by Zwelethu Mthethwa at the Africa Centre in rural KwaZulu Natal in June 2012. During this workshop, Mthethwa worked closely with 10 talented youths from the Mtubatuba area, training them in the art of photography with the intent of empowering them through the nurturing of a sustainable skill set.
The digital cameras used in these workshops were sponsored by Wellcome Trust, ORMs and Nikon. The artists engaged with the theme of “good health” in their work, looking at the implications of this phrase when applied to the challenges facing the Mtubatuba community.
The project extends Africa Centre’s goal of working with poor rural communities to provide opportunities for development that would not otherwise exist.
Participating Artists: Zwelethu Mthethwa with Sizwe Magcaba, Sanele Mbokazi, Mpumelelo Mkhwanazi, Lungani Ndwandwe, Sebenzile Nkwanyana, Nothando Sabela, Siboniso Bhekumusa Sibiya, Khumalo Sinethemba and Thabile Portia Mnyeni.
Curated by Amanda Botha
Presented by Africa Centre (Mtubatuba) as part of the Art in Global Health project
Sponsored by the Wellcome Trust, London
Kenyan art stall
Stellenbosch, South Africa
WHATIFTHEWORLD GALLERY: OLAF HAJEK - Strange Flowers
Opens Thurs 14 March 18H00 - 20H00, ends 20 April 2013
FIRST THURSDAYS IN CAPE TOWN AT BRUNDYN + GONSALVES
As part of First Thursdays Cape Town, BRUNDYN + GONSALVES will be screening Dying Minutes, a video collaboration between Zwelethu Mthethwa and Matthew Hindley. The work has previously been exhibited in the United States as part of ‘Global Groove 1973/2012’ at the new Eli and Edythe Broad Museum in East Lansing, Michigan and at the ‘FIVAC – 4th International Video Art Festival’ in Cuba. More information about this work can be found here.
Duration: Approximately 15 minutes
Alongside the screening will be a salon exhibition featuring new and previously unseen work from Zwelethu Mthethwa & Louis Jansen van Vuuren, Chad Rossouw, Matthew Hindley, Tom Cullberg and Sepideh Mehraban among others
This Pride season HOLAA! is getting involved. It’s not about AfroQueers feeling isolated in “Queer” spaces, it’s not about body policing, it’s not about identity policing, it’s not about “go back to your lokshen” and it’s not about creating some exclusive club.
What it is about it LOVE.
Everybody is welcome to come celebrate with us, Womandla and Twin Souls. We are creating community here and defining ourselves for ourself through art.
Come experience Pride Ya Rona this March.
DOCUMENTARY: “Portrait of a Projectionist” by Philip Bloom
Ridwaan Fridie is a film projectionist at a small independent theatre in Cape Town called “The Labia” - one that I frequent and absolutely love - that screens arthouse movies, and has been working there for the past 24 years.
However, with the advancement of digital technology Fridie fears for the future of his life’s passion.
This is his story.
The documentary is one of four documentaries Bloom shot whilst in South Africa.
Use this tag to track them.
Promo video for the upcoming annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival happening from April 5 & 6, 2013, with over 40 artists including:
Thandiswa Mazwai, CéU, Jill Scott, Mafikizolo, Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club featuring Omara Portuondo, Brand New Heavies and Cheikh Lô.
EVENT: Opening of SERGE ALAIN NITEGEKA’s BLACK CARGO exhibition
EVENT: BRUNDYN + GONSALVES FIRST THURSDAY’S at 71 Loop Street Cape Town
Thursday 03 January, 17h00 - 21h00
BRUNDYN + GONSALVES will be open this evening from 17h00 to 21h00 as part of the First Thursdays in Cape Town initiative.
First Thursdays will see participating art galleries and shops in Cape Town’s CBD open their doors until 21h00 on the first Thursday of every month. Click here for more information.
PARTICIPATING GALLERIES: Youngblood, G2 Art, Erdmann Contemporary, and Dear Me who will be hosting a Future Cape Town exhibition.
t +27(0) 21 424 5150
www.brundyngonsalves.com
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Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm / Sat 10am - 2pm
