Towards Intersections: Negotiating Subjects, Objects and Contexts is curated by Thembinkosi Goniwe and features a range of renowned artists, working in a variety of mediums, from all over Africa. Goniwe said, “Towards Intersections explores a conversation among artists, intellectuals and cultural brokers operating in Africa and its diaspora.”
These exhibitions will explore the themes of socio-political and historical shifts, cultural and aesthetic concerns, human relations, experiences, ideals and more. The artists involved come from all corners of the continent and include Kay Hassan, Mary Evans, Aida Muluneh and Ed Young, to name a few.
“The exhibition operates as a platform to promote the conversations between artists in the continent and the diaspora. The artworks selected are also a means to promote continental understanding of our heritage, as well as engender respect for our different cultural backgrounds,” !KAURU’s project director Tshepiso Mohlala said.
Although the artist walkabout is on 22 May at Unisa Art Gallery from 11am, the rest of the month is packed with must-attend events for all art lovers out there.
The events are as follows:
22 May – Jazz, poetry and art, with a performance by Malcom Jiyane at the Afrikan Freedom Station at 8pm. Find it at shop 3, 91 5th Ave, Westdene, Johannesburg.
25 May – Panel discussion with key industry players, students, media and artists including Berry Bickle, Dana Whabira, Mary Evans, Rael Salley and Buhlebezwe Siwana at Unisa Gallery at 11am. Find it at the Muckleneuk Campus on Preller Street in Pretoria.
27 May – Art and finance panel discussion with Business Arts South Africa’s Michelle Constant, art collector and Black Collectors Forum member Makgati Molebatsi, Monna Mokeona of Gallery MOMO and Bongani Mkhonza, curator of Unisa Art Gallery. It will be held at The Gordon Institute of Business Science at 6pm. Find it at 26 Melville Road, Sandton.
28 May – Introspection … Where Art Thou exhibition, curated by Ruzy Rusike, opens at the Wits Art Museum at 6pm. It features works from young artists including Palesa Mopeli, Quinton Edward Williams and Asanda Kupa, to name a few. The exhibition closes on 30 June.
29th of May – Exhibition opening at the Museum Africa, with pieces by Anthea Moys, Nelisiwe Xaba, Ato Malinda, Buhlebezwe Siwana, Breeze Yoko and Rael Salley at 6pm. The exhibition closes on 30 June. Find it on Bree Street, Newtown Johannesburg.
All events are free and open to the public.
Details: www.unisa.ac.za
