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Mirror in Context by Rodan Kane Hart : Rodan Kane Hart is opening an exhibition at the Nirox Foundation on 13 January. -
Corner Of by Josh Miles : Showing at the South African Print Gallery until the end of January. -
I Collect Gingers by Anthea Pokroy : Opening at Circa on Jellicoe on 17 January. -
I'd Rather Be Swimming : Group exhibition at Salon91 until 26 January 2013. Photo: David Hecker -
Entropy by Egon Tania : The Summer Show at Casa Labia runs until 24 February. -
Cape Tattoo Expo : From 25 to 27 January at the Cape Town City Hall. -
Planting Seeds to Hunt the Wind exhibition : Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein -
Serge Alain Nitegeka exhibition: 17 Jan to 23 Feb -
Making way exhibition- opens 30 January : Dan Halter, Rifugiato Mappa del Mondo, 2011. New and used plastic mesh bags. This work was stitched together by Sibongile Chinjojo, a Zimbabwean refugee currently living in South Africa. Gallery. -
Making way exhibition- opens 30 January : Gerald Machona, "If you travel east far enough you end up in the west and if you go far enough west you end up in the east" (2012). Decommissioned Zimbabwean dollars, USA dollars, Chinese RMB, fabric, foam padding, Velcro and nylon thread. -
Making way exhibition- opens 30 January : Doung Jahangeer, "The Other Side with the Matebese Family", 2012 -
Exhibition by Frances Goodman : Opening at Whatiftheworld on 31 January.
It’s a new year with with fresh opportunities and energy. More laid-back than the crazy festive season, it is a time to reconnect with friends and colleagues after a rejuvenating holiday. Check our guide to the most stylish and designer dos in town.
Ongoing
Neighbourhood Goods Market
The Old Biscuit Mill, 373 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9am to 2pm, this is the hotspot for locavores. Features over 100 specialty traders including local farmers, fine-food purveyors, organic merchants, bakers and distributors, grocers, mongers, butchers, artisan producers, celebrated local chefs and micro enterprises – not to forget the designers. Get there early for parking!
Neighbourhood Goods Market
73 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9am to 3pm, this is the younger cousin of the Cape Town mother event. Not quite as big and epic, but steadily growing alongside the exciting Maboneng Precinct.
I Heart Market
Moses Mabhida Stadium, Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Durban, thejoyteam@gmail.com
On the first Saturday of every month from 9am to 2pm, Durban’s design and food artisans share their wares at this funky market.
Bubbly and oysters
Cuvée Restaurant, Simsonsig Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, 021 888 4932
Every Saturday from 3pm to 6pm, enjoy bubbly, oysters and live music on the terrace, with the majestic Simonsberg Mountain in the background. Divine!
Fiction As Fiction
Stevenson, 160 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 021 462 1500
Until 12 January is the gallery’s third and final installment of their Trade Routes Project, which reflected on the 1997 Johanneburg Biennale. With artists Dineo Seshee Bopape, Peter Clarke, Nicholas Hlobo, Robin Rhode and Penny Siopis, among others, this exhibition proposes what the biennale would have looked like in the present day.
Building Bridges
Durban Art Gallery, City Hall, Smith Street, Durban, 031 332 7286
Until 18 January this exhibition celebrates the 15-year collaboration between documentary photographers Andrew Tshabangu from South Africa and René-Paul Savignan from Réunion.
10th Annual Affordable Art Show
artSPACE, 3 Millar Road (off Umgeni Road), Durban, 031 312 0793
Until 19 January a range of oil paintings, ceramics, sculptures, prints and photographs are on exhibition and for sale at a maximum price of R3 500 – pick up a steal!
Material / Representation
Brundyn + Gonsalves, 71 Loop Street, Cape Town
Running until 23 January, this group summer exhibition includes artists Sanell Aggenbach, Beth Diane Armstrong, Kevin Brand, Dillon Marsh, Mohau Modisakeng, Chad Rossouw, Zwelethu Mthethwa and others.
I’d Rather Be Swimming
Salon91, 91 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 021 424 6930
Until 26 January, a light-hearted group exhibition of indie artists celebrating water in aid of the I Am Water Ocean Conservation Trust. Join in a beach clean-up on Sunday 20 January at 10am (RSVP).
Cape Beauty
The South African Print Gallery, 109 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 021 462 6851
Master woodblock printer Joshua Miles shows a collection depicting the landscape of the Cape until the end of January.
Not, it is
Goodman Gallery, third floor, Fairweather House, 176 Sir Lowry Road, Woostock, Cape Town, 021 462 7573
Until 2 February, flipbook films, silk-screenings, drawings and kinetic sculptures make up the exhibition of William Kentridge’s recent work.
Summer Show
Casa Labia, 192 Main Road, Muizenburg, Cape Town, 021 788 6068
Until 24 February this group show by curator Joao Ferreira features artists Brett Murray, Jane Alexander, Beezy Bailey, Egon Tania, James Webb, Robert Hodgins, Julia Rosa Clarke, Justin Fiske, Cameron Platter and a range of other distinctive talents.
Fragments of a Burnt History
David Krut Projects, 142 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Johannesburg, 011 880 5648
Due to popular demand, Faith47’s exhibition has been extended until 9 February. Read our interview with her here.
Tuesday 8 January 2013
Postcards from Molotia
A Word of Art, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock Exchange, Cape Town, 083 300 9970
From 8 to 17 January, the untouchably cool Blackheart Gang are treating Cape Town to a rare solo exhibition of their intricate illustrations, fantastical sculptures and eye-tantalising animations – don’t miss!
Saturday 12 January
Le Creuset sale
Boutiques nationwide, as well as online
Until 31 January, 25% off on selected products.
Sunday 13 January 2013
Structure
Nirox Projects, 249 Fox Street, Arts on Main, Maboneng Precinct, 082 854 6963
An exhibition of art by Rodan Kane Hart from 13 to 26 January.
Thursday 17 January 2013
I Collect Gingers
Circa on Jellicoe, 2 Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 011 788 4805
Photographer and artist Anthea Pokroy has been “collecting gingers since 2010”. Over the past two years, the redhead has captured over 500 gingers from around the world, including attending the international Redhead Day in the Netherlands. If you miss the opening on the 17th, you can still drop in and see the show until 2 March.
Black Cargo exhibition
Stevenson Gallery, Buchanan Building, 160 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 021 462 1500
Until 23 February Serge Alain Nitegeka’s solo exhibition shows his latest work, where he has created a series of installations from black wood that serve to challenge the viewer who wishes to enter and experience particular spaces.
Sunday 20 January 2013
I’d Rather Be Swimming
Salon91, 91 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 021 424 6930
Until 26 January, a light-hearted group exhibition of indie artists celebrating water in aid of the I Am Water Ocean Conservation Trust. Join in a beach clean-up on Sunday 20 January at 10am (RSVP).
Monday 21 January 2013
Phoneography 2
artSPACE Durban, 3 Millar Road, Durban, 031 312 0793
Opening at 6:30pm and running until 9 February, this group exhibition of smartphone camera images promises to be fun. A prize of R500 will go to the most voted work.
Wednesday 22 January 2013
Wild Things and Other Stories
Tokara Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, 021 808 5959
Until 24 March, Julia Meintjes Fine Art is hosting an exhibition of local artists at Tokara Wine Estate, including Johannes Mashego Segogela, Roxandra Dardagan and Fancy Stitch (a community business enterprise).
Thursday 24 January 2013
Ways of Seeing
A Word of Art, Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 083 300 9970
Until 9 March, this exhibition shows the progression of a month-long mural painting project in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The project was a collaboration between a local artist and activist, Ricky-Lee Gordon, and three international mural painters.
Friday 25 January 2013
Cape Town International Tattoo Convention
Cape Town City Hall, Darling Street, Cape Town
Until Sunday 27 January, tattoo artists and vendors from the world over will be sharing their skills and insights about choosing, designing and creating permanent art on your body. More than 80 renowned tattoo artists representing 15 different countries will be part of expo, which promises to be the best one yet.
Le Bonheur film evenings
Le Bonheur Estate, R44 between Paarl and Stellenbosch, 021 875 5478
Month-end visits to the wine estate feature a movie, dinner and some wine. The combo will cost R125, or alternatively R45 for just the film. Call for bookings.
Saturday 26 January 2013
Harvest Festival at Delheim
Delheim Wine Estate, Knorhoek Road, Stellebosch, 021 888 4600
Starting from 12pm on Saturday and Sunday is the fourth annual Harvest Festival at Delheim. A whole day of activities is lined up, including the main event – a grape-stomping competition. Tickets are R150 for adults and include a picnic, drinks, a cellar tour and various entertainment. Only 130 tickets available, so book soon.
Sunday 27 January 2013
Planting Seeds to Hunt the Wind
Khwattu San Culture and Education Centre, R27, Yzerfontein
Opening at 3pm, this exhibition of photographs and audio-visual recordings also includes a live plant installation.
Wednesday 30 January 2013
The Lifestyle Experience Evening
The Pick’n’Pay Festival Square at Die Braak, Stellenbosch, 021 886 4310
The Lifestyle Experience Evening is an official event of the Stellenbosh Wine Festival to promote local restaurants, local culinary artists and wines from Stellenbosch American Express Wine Routes members showcasing the local Stellenbosch lifestyle. The night kicks off at 5pm, R120 per person, tickets limited.
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Brundyn+Gonslaves, 21 Loop Street, Cape Town, 021 425 5150
Opening at 6pm and running until 6 March, this exhibiton presents the work of recent graduates from Michaelis School of Fine Art, the Ruth Prowse School of Art and the University of Stellenbosch.
The ultimate mixology contest
The Orphanage Cocktail Emporium, corner of Bree and Orphan streets, Cape Town, 021 424 2004
This mixology event promises to be pure bar-theatre. Starting at 8pm, this is not an event to miss if you appreciate a great cocktail.
The faces of Woodstock, Salt River and Observatory
The Alex Hamilton Art Studio, 9 Barron Street, Woodstock, 021 447 2396
Mark Hilltout, a woodstock resident and artist, has documented the landscape of these three suburbs by creating detailed drawings of every business, restaurant and residential facia stretching a total of 18km through Woodstock. The exhibiton opening evening is on from 5pm till 9pm, and thereafter Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, and on Saturdays 10am to 1pm.
Making Way: Contemporary Art from South Africa and China
Standard Bank Gallery, corner of Simmonds and Frederick streets, Johannesburg, 011 631 4467
Until 28 March, this exhibition explores the ways in which contemporary artists based in South Africa and China engage with new paths of movement, with economic and cultural shifts, and with the rise of new regimes, new leaders and new social and urban spaces.
Aurora
Salon 91, 91 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 021 424 6930
Aurora is an all-female illustration show by Kirsten Beets, Maria Lebedeva, Adrie le Roux and Kirsten Sims. It is running until 23 February.
Thursday 31 January 2013
Cars and Girls
Whatiftheworld Gallery, 1 Argyle Street, Woodstock, 021 802 3111
Opening at 6pm, artist Frances Goodman’s multimedia works explore issues of female identity by marrying the glittering allure of cars with that of women as symbols of desire, sex, success and promise.
Creative Mornings Cape Town
Cape Town Creative Academy, The Old Biscuit Mill, 373 Albert Road, Woodstock, 021 201 1150
The guest speaker is Jessica Bonin of Lady Bonin’s Tea Parlour. Meet-and-greet upstairs at the Academy for a complimentary coffee and breakfast at 8am, and the talk will be finished by 10am.
Read the February 2013 diary here.
Key events in 2013
Wednesday 27 February to Friday 1 March
Design Indaba Conference
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
Thursday 28 February to Sunday 3 March
Homemakers Expo Gauteng
The Coca-cola Dome, Northriding, Johannesburg
Friday 1 March to Sunday 3 March
Design Indaba Expo
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 March
Decorex Durban
Durban Exhibition Centre, Durban
Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 April
Decorex Cape Town
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
Thursday 7 to Sunday 11 August
Decorex Joburg
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg
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