Art-Scene

Body Worlds and The Cycle of Life at Sci-Bono, Newtown

28 February, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

The Body Worlds & The Cycle of Life Exhibition has attracted 36 million visitors across the globe. It presents an unbelievable mix of art and anatomy, displaying real human bodies in a fascinating celebration of humanity. This March, the exhibition is coming to Joburg where it will take pride of place at The Sci-Bono Centre in Newtown. The specimens on display are those of real people and have been preserved through the unique process of plastination. Referred to as ‘plastinates,’ the bodies have been flayed, meaning the skin has removed to facilitate a realistic and authentic look into the inner workings of the human body. In The Cycle of Life, visitors will learn about the natural progression of our lives, from

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Anthea Pokroy’s ‘I Collect Gingers’ Exhibition now on at Circa on Jellicoe

20 February, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Redheaded human beings have had a difficult few centuries. From being called names and stared at by children to having to endure an unending list of jokes about carrots, freckles and gingivitis, there are precious few occasions where these individuals are actually celebrated. There is currently an exhibition taking place at the popular Circa on Jellicoe gallery that does exactly that. ‘I Collect Gingers’ is a project that as been two and a half years in the making. Its creator, the photographer and artist Anthea Pokroy- yes, she is a ginger- has spent this time ‘collecting’ gingers by photographing redheads of all ages from every corner of South Africa. Pokroy explains that the exhibition is rooted in exploring the

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The Art of Peter Barrett at The Picture Workshop

18 February, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

The Work of Peter Barrett at The Picture Workshop

Peter Roberts is a well-known man. Whenever anyone in the Parkview area has a picture or painting to frame, a visit to his popular The Picture Workshop is the next logical step. Aside from his framing prowess, Peter is also a lover of art and, in the 20 years that he has owned the business, has hosted a handful of exhibitions. With the busy nature of his work- evident from the photos, pictures and paintings that consume his work spaces- regular exhibitions are simply not practical. This time around, however, Peter has made an exception. Inspired by the talent of Peter Barrett, he has decided to exhibit the artist’s work in his shop on 26 February 2013. Peter Barrett has an inspiring story. He retired to Knysna several years

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Edwards Fine Art Exhibition at Hartbeespoort Dam

7 December, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Hartbeespoort Dam and its surrounds do not naturally conjure up images of artistic expression. Rather, this region is associated with jet skis, golf, speedboats and a stop on the way to Sun City. How wrong we are. Until January 4th 2013, Edwards Fine Art is presenting an exhibition that features the work of some of the best local artists, just around the corner from the famous dam itself. Edwards Fine Art is situated at Hartbeespoort’s popular Xanadu Crossing Shopping Centre. The gallery currently boasts a thrilling exhibition that features the work of some of South Africa’s most respected artists. These include William Kentridge, Marlene Dumas, Cecil Skotnes, Robert Hodgins and Anton Smit. With such excellent work on

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I Art Joburg at The Maboneng Precinct

18 October, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Big cities are synonymous with industry, survival and an inimitable blend of cultures and expression. Till the end of this month, you have the chance to visit an art exhibition like no other- one that reflects the unique urban environment of Johannesburg. It’s the fantastic I Art Joburg. I Art Joburg is presented by Adidas Originals and brings together five world-renowned artists in a totally unique, urban setting. The artists have produced six large, outdoor murals, which adorn the buildings, walls and streets of the city’s popular Maboneng Precinct. The artists on show include the international flavours of New York’s Steve ‘ ESPO’ Powers, Spain’s Remed, Belgium’s Roa and the local talents of Durban’s Cameron

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Visit the Latest Exhibitions at the Wits Art Museum

2 October, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

The Wits Art Museum, better known as WAM, is a striking space, perfectly positioned on the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Jorissen Street. The museum works so well in its current context that it's hard to believe that, just a short times ago, it was a bustling Braamfontein petrol station. Now that the taxis, petrol fumes and oil stains have gone, what is left is an exciting exhibition venue, perched right at the gateway of the city. The Wits Art Museum is currently home to two exhibitions, running until October 14th. The first is the Wits 90 Treasures Exhibition. This collection is presented in honour of Wits University’s 90th birthday and includes many of the treasures that the institution boasts. These include fascinating

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The Other World

29 May, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

It has been an interesting time for Art in Joburg in recent weeks, to say the very least. With political interest, public opinion and the age-old practice of defining and re-defining ‘art’ surfacing everywhere you care to look, it is clear is that this creative medium continues to be a thing of power that demands respect as it provokes, questions and entertains in equal measure. This week sees the opening of a new, thought-provoking exhibition at Birdhaven's In Toto Gallery. This latest collection presents work from a selection of artists, all of whom have contributed pieces that are linked to the imaginative- sometimes euphoric, sometimes frightening- realm that is the mysterious alternative to our reality-

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State of The Art

2 February, 2012 by whatsupjozi Leave a Comment

It is often difficult to find time to slip out and visit an art gallery. If you are lucky enough to get to one, you are often made painfully aware of the orthodoxy and elitism that hangs around in those echoing chambers. Well, today comes an innovative and original solution in the form of State of the Art. This is one of the most accessible art galleries in the world, as it is a purely online and virtual space. State of the Art presents, sources and sells original and contemporary South African artworks. These are rigorously selected from a pool of local, emerging artists and are sold to you, at affordable prices, through the website. Each month, one of the curators picks a selection of artworks for

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‘Skeem’ wins coveted Audience Choice Award @ Abu Dhabi.

24 October, 2011 by whatsupjozi Leave a Comment

Acclaimed South African director, Tim Greene’s much anticipated second film, SKEEM walked away with the Audience Choice Award at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival this week. Greene is best known as the film maker who convinced 1000 people to each invest R1000.00 in his first feature film, Boy Called Twist. Twist was released to critical acclaim in 2003 and went on to screen at Cannes and festivals around the world. SKEEM was selected to compete in the Showcase section of the festival, putting it in competition with films by such legendary directors as Martin Scorsese, Wim Wenders, George Clooney, Steven Soderbergh, Werner Hertzog and Terry Gilliam. “It was such a great honour just to be included,” says producer Zaheer

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Hilarious New Farce “SKEEM” to release October 28th.

11 October, 2011 by whatsupjozi Leave a Comment

Tim Greene’s new feature film to release through U.I.P. Halfway home from a drug-sale in Jo'burg, two wannabe gangsters run into trouble when their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Forced to spend the night at a creepy old holiday resort, their problems escalate when, unpacking the car, their box of cash splits open, spilling a million bucks in eye-catchingbundles all over the driveway. They scoop it up, head inside and slam the door, but the damage is done. Greedy eyes have spotted the cash, and in five neighbouring chalets, people begin to skeem… So begins a night of madcap mayhem in this new South African farce about a motley

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