BUSINESS MARCH 2010 | E-mail: [email protected] | Member of the Global Art Information GroupART DAC kills NAC’s funding ability

Arts funding is now greatly compromised

“The fact that a R14 million NAC budget equates to only R 2 million for individual arts and cultural initiatives suggests that over 85% of the NAC budget is being used elsewhere, presum- ably for paying fat cat salaries. While it’s easy to express distaste for the Department’s budget cuts, one also can’t help wondering what the NAC is doing with the money it does have”

The Department of Arts and Culture has cut the National Arts Council budget in half for the 2010/2011 financial year, leaving only R 14 million in the NAC budget. Furthermore, the NAC has calculated that this will leave only R 2 million across all provinces and all 7 disciplines (including film, theatre, music and visual arts). The NAC will thus only be having one funding call this year, and, as anyone who has organised a large-scale project, event or exhibi- tion will attest, R 2 million is close on what one large-scale cultural project requires, an amount now intended to serve all proposals across the country.

The Chairperson of the NAC, Adv. Brenda Madumise exclaimed that “We are of course disappointed at this reduction to the NAC and the sectors we support, and even more distressed by the painful consequences that this will automatically have for our artists.” She went on to say that “the NAC will continue to make a strong case to government on behalf of the creative industries during the Council’s remaining term of office. However, given the political consensus already reached on the overall budget, we recognise that we must all prepare for difficult times ahead.”

In a slew of mismanagements and budget cuts (this announcement comes shortly after the DAC’s termination of the 2010 Task Team), this new hurdle only confirms government’s lack of commitment to the Arts and Culture sector, particularly in 2010, despite President Zuma’s proclamation at his November adress to the Arts and Culture Sector that: “The cultural industry sector is a very important partner in our drive to build a social and cultural identity for our nation. Any foreigner who wants to understand South Africans better is likely Dutch disease 2010, Bronze, taxidermied African Crow, antelope hair, nylon leaves, timber, epoxy, enamel paint. by Michael McGarry from his to listen to our music, watch our films or television dramas. That is show entitled: “This is the world in which we grow and we will grow to hate you.” to be seen at The Brodie/Stevenson Johannesburg. how important you are to the image of this country and its identity.” Major Tretchikoff Exhibition planed for end October Furthermore, the fact that a R14 million NAC budget equates to only R 2 million for individual arts and cultural initiatives suggests that over 85% of the NAC budget is being used elsewhere, presuma- Rumours have been circulating exhibition end October. Billed in the annals of South African bly for administrative costs (read paying salaries), so while it’s easy for some time about a major as a major retrospective, the art history, not only a a market- to express distaste for the Department’s budget cuts, one also can’t Tretchikoff exhibition in 2010, exhibition will present many ing genius, but as an artist as help wondering what the NAC is doing with the money it does have. and yesterday during his Pecha of Tretchikoff’s rarely seen well. Kucha talk at the Design Inda- paintings, as well as multiples Lamprecht confirmed that he The NAC Communications and Marketing manager was ba, curator to the stars, Andrew and responses to Tretchikoff’s is “in negotiation with a major unavailable for comment at this time. Lamprecht, confirmed that he oeuvre by other South African gallery” to host the exhibition. is working with the Tretchikoff artists. The exhibition is set to See www.arttimes.co.za to Foundation on launching the re-examine Tretchikoff’s place follow this story.

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Illustration by Nils Burwitz, reproduced in The South African Art Market 1971/72. Image courtesy: Esmé Berman

“I got myself into hot water”, she replied in reference to “handbook for collectors”. “Among several informative articles contributed by knowledgeable writers was a segment for which I had called upon half-a-dozen nationally respected art experts to evaluate the collectibility of the artists whose works had been sold in various notable commercial galleries and on auc- tion sales during the preceding year. Their selections were carefully collated and the top recommendations in the fields of painting, sculpture and graphic arts were presented in declining sequence. The outcome? I was not among the arbitrators, but I was pilloried by artists who considered themselves far more important than the experts had decreed. My good friend Cecil Skotnes actually expressed the fear that my career in art was over!”

South African art market, 1971/72: a handbook for collectors (Jo- profit to be gained from its increased financial value.” hannesburg, Art Institute of South Africa, 1972) it was an attempt Who’s the next “sure thing”, I dared to ask. “When it comes to I am almost completely convinced that most to answer the questions most frequently put to her by the public. ear-marking the potential ‘Blue Chip Artist’, the reckless stick ROI. But search as I may, I could not find a copy of this rare little gem. their neck outs. The wisest dealers did not recognize the invest- of you would know what those three letters stand for, but until a few days ago, I did not. “What’s the expected ROI?”, I was asked So, I took the plunge and e-mailed Mrs Berman with a list of ques- ment worth of Vincent Van Gogh during his life-time. Who by a board member at a meeting I attended to discuss a potential tions pertaining to the so called “blue chip artists”. dreamed during the 1930s that the ‘appalling’ Irma Stern would branding and marketing project I have become involved in. I could “I got myself into hot water”, she replied in reference to “hand- ultimately become the highest priced South African artist.” not answer her question. I had no clue what an ROI was - the book for collectors”. “Among several informative articles “‘Blue Chip Artist’ certainly does not apply to the Flash-in- boardroom and it’s jargon is an alien world to me. It turned out to contributed by knowledgeable writers was a segment for which I the-Pan, to the Politically Correct or to the current Wunderkind mean Return On Investment. had called upon half-a-dozen nationally respected art experts to – voguish figures that can more appropriately be described as Unlike me, terminology like “Return on investment” clearly evaluate the collectibility of the artists whose works had been sold ‘Hot’! And it is the case of the ‘Hot Artists’ that confuses the is- belongs in a boardroom, but like all else in a world possessed by in various notable commercial galleries and on auction sales dur- sue – and reinforces my personal disinclination to associate myself the notion that anybody can do anything (did you hear that Britney ing the preceding year. Their selections were carefully collated and with financial values. I was very much aware, for instance, as I Spears has now written a children’s book?), jargon seems to seep the top recommendations in the fields of painting, sculpture and observed the art scene during many years in Los Angeles, that sev- and creep across borders and boundaries – moving effortlessly be- graphic arts were presented in declining sequence. The outcome? eral of the most prominent collectors there – determined to be seen tween boardroom and auction room, gambling hall and art gallery. I was not among the arbitrators, but I was pilloried by artists who to be on the cutting edge – made a beeline for the ‘Hot Artists’. So, it probably comes as no surprise that ROI is now a recognized considered themselves far more important than the experts had Indeed, in many cases it was their patronage that accounted for incentive for buying works of art or that the term “blue chip” is decreed. My good friend Cecil Skotnes actually expressed the fear the artist’s ‘Heat!’ Yet, I was often dubious about the durability of used not only to refer to casino money, but to a secure investment that my career in art was over!” the talents they espoused. ‘Blue Chip Art’ implies stability, which as well. It is ironic that she had to take the blame for other’s opinions as usually requires a certain test of time. And, by then, the apposite “Did you know that the expression “blue chip” comes from the she, like most others with an academic or creative inclination, has artists, more often than not, are no longer active – or alive!” game of Poker - thereby retaining hints of the element of risk? But never been comfortable with the commercial aspects of art. Yet, “How then does one make the wisest choices?” She posed the in referring to the highest value chips, it also implies an assured with the wisdom that only experience brings she warns against question. “My advice to prospective investors is – and always was choice.” The source of this wonderful tit-bit? None other than the casting the first stone. “It would be incorrect to hold contemporary – “Educate your eye!” While keeping track of market factors, (and here, dear reader, please allow me to gush) doyenne of South collectors responsible for “commoditising” art. That began a long cultivate your personal judgment by looking, looking, looking – in African art books, Esmé Berman. time ago – the tendency merely intensified as the 20th Century important art books, at significant exhibitions, in the company of A few weeks ago my editor suggested I write an article about proceeded – and ultimately it brought about a radical reaction. The expert commentators. No matter how ‘hot’ an artist make appear, “Esmé Berman’s idea of blue chip art and artists”. I was little bit 1960s witnessed the rise of movements that deliberately em- remember that you have to like the work, after all, you have to live perplexed but did not want to sound completely out of the loop (I phasized process and/or abstract concept, to the detriment of the with it. And could you really live with a bottled cow in your liv- imagined that it was a term Berman used in her comprehensive end-product or art object. Hence, Conceptual Art, Performance ing room?! Buy works that give you pleasure – if you have done anthology/bibliography), so I did not question the origin of “blue Art, etc.” the necessary work on developing your aesthetic appreciation, it chip artists” - I just believed that when I start doing my research I Mrs Berman has no quarrel with the practice of investing in art, is more than likely that financial appreciation will accompany the will come across the reference and take it from there. But alas, in she assured me. There is, however, a definite distinction between rewards that you derive.” Berman’s Art and Artists of South Africa (An illustrated bio- ‘investing’ and ‘speculating’, she hastens to add. “For genuine in- graphical dictionary and historical survey of painters, sculptors vestment offers the promise of more than financial appreciation.” Thank you, Esmé Berman. As always, a pleasure to work with a & graphic artists since 1875) no such category or list was to be Most “good” art appreciates in financial value over time – even master of their craft – especially when they are wise and wonder- found. I realized soon enough that the most likely source for such if the appreciation is not spectacular and worthy of a newsflash. ful as well! a selection of (lucky) artists might be found in a small handbook What is infinitely more valuable is the aesthetic pleasure it pro- for collectors she edited and published in 1972 . Entitled The vides during that time, she suggests. “It may actually exceed any

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The South African Print Gallery: 107 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town. View the show at www.printgallery.co.za BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 Page 03 Robert National ‘Prodigal son”, Kendell Geers “Freeballs” FIFA

Watermeyer Kendell Geers was in Cape When challenged as to the Gallery Town to deliver a paper at the ethics of making a commercial Selected for Dada South? Symposium this print for FIFA (a capitalist month (entitled Much ado giant of questionable eth- Acclaimed Closes for about nothing, the secret ics), considering Geers’ much history of Fuck). publicised love of anarchy, the International once-controversial artist stated 6 weeks for Speaking at a surprisingly that he had managed to subvert low-key, though very packed, the organisation by titling the Photography lunchtime lecture at the poster ‘Free Balling’, which, rehanging Michaelis School of Fine Art unbeknownst to Fifa, appar- Exhibition today, Geers drew attention to ently refers to men not wearing his Fifa Art Poster, a decid- underwear, thus letting their edly innocuous image made balls hang free 2008 Michaelis Prize Winner, The South African National by covering a soccer ball in Robert Watermeyer has been Gallery will be closed for six ink and bouncing it around on (see http://www.freeballing. selected for the second install- weeks from the 1st March white paper. com/): Anarchy-lite perhaps? ment of the Aperture Founda- for both a refurbishment and tion’s reGenerations 2: Tomor- rehang in preparation fr the row’s Photographers Today. World Cup. The show is an elite travelling exhibition accompanied by a Instead of hosting yet another Nadja Daehnke leaves SA National shiny Thames & Hudson cata- soccer themed exhibit, Riason Gallery for UCT Michaelis Gallery / logue, which claimss to exhibit Naidoo has chosen to rehang the 80 best young photogra- the entire gallery so that it will GIPCA phers in the world. be filled with South African art, a bold and exciting move for Nadja Daehnke worked her last world, with Daehnke joyfully In 2006 famed photography a gallery positioning itself to day at the Iziko South African coming out on top. curator, William A. Ewing represent the country to both National gallery last Thursday, and his two fellow-curators locals and tourists. and has now taken up her posi- When asked for her thoughts at lElysée sought out the 50 tion as curator of the Michaelis on the move, Nadja said that photographers of tomorrow When asked about the aims of Gallery on Hiddingh campus. although she was going to miss that they included in reGenera- the re-hang, Naidoo stated: With the Michaelis Gallery her collection, she was “very tion by deciding, in association much in need of real curatorial excited for the opportunity to with the museum’s director of “The aim of the re-hang, which attention and management for work in such a new and chal- education, which were the 60 overlaps with the period of some time, this new GIPCA lenging environment”, best photography schools in the world Cup, is to showcase post was hotly contested and is looking forward to the the world. They then invited South African art during this amongst the South African art year ahead. each school to submit 10 of period. The exhibition covers their students. Then the three the period from when modern curators took their pick of South African art started to the submissions. Though this articulate itself and assert a approach was criticised, this unique identity in relation to Barbara Jackson: ‘Visionary rebel with a cause’, artist dies year’s organisers have at least the rest of the world. broadened their search to over al art” creator Carrol Boyes, Decoratif, in Montreal, Canada. Meltzer said. 120 art schools, ending up with The selection will be based died at the home she shared 80 young photographers who primarily on the Iziko SANG with Boyes and their daughters Together with Shirley Fintz, “She connected to the person represent 30 nationalities and Permanent Collection, a rare Kim Jackson-Meltzer, 34 and both passionate collectors on the street as well as the 48 schools from 25 different opportunity to display treasures Martine Jackson-Clotz, 31, on of African beadwork and celebrity. She was herself. She countries. from the storeroom”. Saturday morning. art, she created a non-profit never attempted to be anyone income-generating bead project else and she always followed The first edition of reGenera- Many will be no doubt disap- Jackson was a well-known Monkeybiz in 2000 for a com- her heart,” she said. tion was seen by over 120 000 pointed to note the absence artist, famous for her ceramic munity of more than 450 bead visitors. Between 2005 and of the Abe Bailey Collection pieces and her work with craft- artists. The family held a private fu- 2009, it travelled to 10 differ- both currently and in Naidoo’s ers in Cape Town’s townships. neral for Jackson on Sunday. ent cities in North America, proposed schema. She had exhibited her artwork These artists, many of whom Europe and Asia. This year it in the UK, the US, France, were sole breadwinners, create This article first appeared in will be presented at the Musée Commenting on this, Naidoo Holland, Switzerland, Germany unique, signed artwork to sell The Cape Times, February. de l’Elysée from 19 June to 31 confirmed that: “As our time- By Jason Warner and Italy. while the profits are funnelled October 2010. From November line starts with modern South back into Khayelitsha, Philippi Photo: Michele Horwitz 2010 reGeneration 2 will be African art, we have come to After a short battle with cancer, Her work is displayed as and Mandela Park. traveling, apparently “with the an agreement with the Bailey one of South Africa’s respected permanent collections in the high possibility of being hosted Trust that the Bailey Collection artists, described as a “vision- South African Cultural History “During the last few years she by the Michaelis School of will not be on display during ary rebel with a cause”, has Museum in Cape Town, the felt very responsible for all the Fine Art”, where Watermeyer this time, and as the works died. Johannesburg Art Gallery, women who were involved in would no doubt be happily from the Bailey Collection do South Africa House in London, Monkeybiz. One of her dreams received by his South African not fit into this timeline”. Barbara Jackson, 60, life part- the National History Museum was to have a travelling exhibi- contemporaries. ner of world-famous “function- in Taipei and Musee des Arts tion,” her daughter Jackson-

The South African Print Gallery Presents: Black on White Recent prints from Kwa Zulu Natal Courtesy African Art Centre, Durban 06 March - 03 April Linga Diko: Water the Need “Black on White” Straight from the African Art Centre, Durban. The group exhibition of eleven artists represented by the African Art Centre, namely Ezequiel Mabote, Gabisile Nkosi, George Msimang, Judas Mahlangu, Linga Diko, Malibongwe Shangase, Thabani Msomi, Mxolisi Sithole, Thulani Makhaye, Vukile Teyise and William Zulu. Sandile Goje: How can humans fly The South African Print Gallery: 107 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town. View the show at www.printgallery.co.za PAGE 04 FREE STATE, GAUTENG AND MPUMALANGA GALLERY LISTINGS BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010

Pauline Marcelle (Dominica, CO-OP Gallery MOMO Graham Fine Art Gallery “Driving with Fanon” a movie Free State Austria), works in a variety of 11 Feb-13 March, Peter Eastman 11 Feb-08 March, Photographic Will be at the Joburg Art Fair. by Steve Kwena Mokwena in co- mediums. “For The Term Of Their Exhibition featuring Sammy Shop 31, Broadacres Lifestyle operation with “Bioscope” and 10 Mahlatini Street, Fordsburg, Natural Lives” Baloji centre, Cnr. Valley & Cedar Rd’s the “TriContinental Festival” Bloemfontein Johannesburg. T. 011 834 9181 68 Juta Str., Braamfontein Until 08 March, Fourways, Johannesburg. @ 8pm.( Bioscope Cinema in [email protected] T. 011 023 0336 Group Show with Patricia Dris- T.011 465 9192 the Main Street Life building on Oliewenhuis Art Museum www.bagfactoryart.org.za www.co-opjoburg.com coll, Derek Mawudoku, Johan- www.grahamsgallery.co.za Fox Street, one Block from Arts 28 Jan-14 March, “Ten years nes Phokela, Lyndi Sales, Mary on Main.) later” paintings by Walter Meyer Brodie/Stevenson David Brown Fine Art Sibande and Ransome Stanely. Johannesburg Art Gallery 245 Main Street, Johannesburg. 11 Feb-04 March, “Umshotsho” 18 Feb-19 March, “This is the 18 March-18 April, “Passages” 07 March 3-6pm, 07 Feb-25 April, In celebration Cell: 082 972 2111 an installation of works made world in which we grow and we an exhibition by Carl Jeppe and “Vandalism” live performance of the MarketPhoto Workshop’s from Rubber inner tube, ribbon, will grow to hate you.” Solo ex- Ariana van Heerden. presented by The Zimology 20th anniversary, the acclaimed Market Photo Workshop organza, lace, found objects, hibition by Michael MacGarry, 36 Keyes Avenue, off Jellicoe, Institute and film by African Noise photography exhibition “I am 07 Feb-25 April, steel and a couch by Nicholas who won the Standard Bank Rosebank. Foundation featuring musicians not afraid.” The exhibition is The exhibition “I am not afraid” Hlobo. Young Visual Artist for 2010. T.011 788 4435 Zim Mgqawana and Kyle Shep- curated by Christine Frisinghelli is being Exhibited at the 18 March–18 April, 23 March-30 April, Latest work [email protected] herd, filmmaker Aryan Kaganof and Walter Seidl to celebrate the Johannesburg Art Gallery. Free State Ceramics Competi- by Sabelo Mlangeni (the winner www.davidbrownfineart.co.za and photographer Andrew publication of no.100 of the jour- 10 Feb-02 April, tion, Exhibition and Workshops. of the Tollman Award for the Tshabangu. nal Camera Austria, which was “Considering documentary” is 08–23 April, Visual Arts 2009.) David Krut Projects 11 March-12 April, dedicated to this exhibition. the third in a series of exhibi- “TERRA: Above and Below” 373 Jan Smuts Ave., 17 Feb–10 Apr, William “Blur Zone” an exhibition 21 Feb-02 May, tions commemorating the 20th Very large drawings and infused Johannesburg T. 011 326 0034, Kentridge, The ‘Nose’ Series, of new works by Lyndi Sales. “Gae Lebowa” an exhibition by anniversary of the Market Photo glass works by Jeanette Unite. www.artextra.co.za 2007—2010. New Etchings by (Opening on Thursday 11 March George Mahashe. “Gae workshop. 22 April–30 May, www.brodiestevenson.com William Kentridge. The prints @ 6pm –8pm) (Market Photo Workshop “Retrospective” Melted plastic, Gallery) wall-hung works by Mbongeni Market Photo Workshop Buthelezi.(Main building) 2 President Street, 16 Harry Smith Str., Bloemfontein Newtown, Johannesburg. T.051 447 9609 T. 011 834 1444 [email protected] Clarens www.markettoworkshop.co.za Manor Gallery Johan Smith Art Gallery 06 Feb-06 March, A fine selection of paintings, ce- “Love Story” at Manor Gallery ramics, glass, bronze and other Fourways. A mixed media exhi- works of art. bition, honouring the “power of Windmill Centre Main Street love”, includes paintings by top Clarens South African artists. T. 058 256 1620 14 March-30 April, www.johansmith.co.za 83rd National Open Exhibi- tion of the Watercolour Society Blou Donki Art Gallery of South Africa. Arthur Atkins, Contemporary Art, Steel Colleen Dryer, Helen Lamprecht, Sculptures, Functional Art, Margaret Mason and Susan Photography, Ceramics. Kimber. Edward Selematsela, Windmill Centre Main Street Malaki Ndlovu and Elias Sewape Clarens T. 058 256 1757 from the Black Like Us group www.bloudonki.co.za will also display their work. Norscot Manor Centre, Penguin Drive. T. 011 465 7934 [email protected] www.wssa. Gauteng org.za

Michael McGarry 2010 The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, 2010 Pigmented urethane, quartz crystal, taxidermied Vervet Monkey, epoxy, Museum Africa Johannesburg cotton 52 x 48 x 18 cm from the show: “This is the world in which we grow and we will grow to hate you.” Solo exhibition by 25 May 2009-24 Dec 2010, Michael MacGarry, to be seen at The Brodie/Stevenson Until 19 March, “l’Afrique: A Tribute to Maria Alliance Francaise of Stein-Lessing and Leopold Johannesburg Spiegel” co-curated by Nessa Gallery Gerard Sekoto will be launched, along with 26-28 March, Gallery MOMO at Lebowa” translates to “home Leibhammer and Natalie Knight. 02-06 March, “Wild Dreams” Carol Lee Fine Art: Upstairs@ the book Nose: Thirty Etchings. Joburg Art Fair. North” in this exhibition George 121 Bree Str., Newtown, a photographic exhibition by Bamboo 140 Jan Smuts Ave., Parkwood, 52 7th Avenue, Parktown North, Mahashe begins his travels Johannesburg François d’Elbée 24 Feb-03 March, “Absurd Johannesburg Johannesburg north to seek the wisdom of his T. 011 833 5624 17 Lower Park Drive, Cnr of objects and other relics for the T. 011 447 0627 T. 011 327 3247 ancestry. www.knightgalleries.net Kerry Rd., Parkview- opp. future” An exhibition of modern www.davidkrutpublishing.com www.gallerymomo.com 21 Feb-18 April, Zoo Lake sculptures, puppets, drawings 23 Feb–10 Apr: David Krut ‘Time’s Arrow live readings of Resolution Gallery T.011 646 1169 and paintings made by Peter Projects, 526 West 26th St, New Gertrude Posel Gallery the JAG collection’ curated by 11 Feb-24 March, “Velocity” an [email protected] Mammes. York, NY, with a book signing This gallery has a permanent ex- Anthea Buys. exhibition of new photographic 06-14 March, “Here & there” on 27 February. hibition of traditional Southern, Opening @ 5pm on 21 Feb. work by Paul Freinkel and Art on Paper featuring works by Guy du Toit, [email protected] Central and West African art. King George Str., Joubert Park, Michael Smith. 06-27 March, “Beast at Home” Diek Grobler, Jaco Benade, 28 Feb- 17 May, Museum of University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg T. 011 725 3130 24 March-01 June, works by Bonita Alice Cobus Haupt, Liekie Fouche, Modern Art, New York Senate House, Jorissen Street, Email: [email protected] “Foreign Affair” featuring 44 Stanley Ave., Braamfontein Kobus Walker, Angela Banks, Everard Read gallery Jhb Braamfontein www.joburg.org.za works by Rodney Place and Werf (Milpark), Lori Schappe-Youens, Phillipa 05 Feb-01 March, Tel: 011 717 1365 Leila Anderson. T. 011 726 2234 Allen, Louis Olivier, Kagiso Pat Anton van Wouw [email protected] Johannesburg Arts on Main Opening @ 6:30 pm. www.artonpaper.co.za Mautloa, and Eugenie Marais. 19 March-19 April, 01-24 March, 142 Jan Smuts Ave., Parkwood, Upstairs at Bamboo, 53 Rusten- The Great South African Nude Goodman Gallery “Right on the Rim” Georg Johannesburg T. 011 880 4054 The Artists Proof Studio burg Rd, Melville, Johannesburg. “Group Show” 20 Feb-29 March, “Halaal Art”, Bernsteiner, Austria, and James www.resolutiongallery.com 16-31 March, “Critical Mass” T.082 401 4213. 18 February–07 March, an exhibition of photographs de Villiers, South Africa will be Monotype prints and Etchings by Works by Keith Joubert and a video installation by twin working in Right on the Rim on Rooke Gallery Cheryl Gage. Centurion Art Gallery 11 March–04 April, brothers Hasan and Husain the different dimensions of liv- 18 March-31 May 3 President Street, Newtown 01-26 March, TUT Annual Pho- Works by Kerri Evans Essop. ing in Johannesburg. James de “Chaos” paintings by Olaf Cultural District, Johannesburg, tography Exhibition 26-28 March, 163 Jan Smuts Avenue, Villiers will also be showing his Bisschoff T. 011 492 1278 Opening @18:30 JOBURG ART FAIR @ The Parkwood, Johannesburg, 2193 “Earth & Sky” exhibition deal- By Appointment, the Newtown, [email protected] c/o Cantonment Rd & Unie Ave, Sandton Convention Centre 06 Feb-06 March, ing with decay, transformation 37 Quinn Str., Newtown, www.artistproofstudio.org.za Lyttelton 6 Jellicoe Ave., Rosebank, “FICTION #1-The autobiogra- and random patterns in nature. Johannesburg T. 072 658 0762 T. 012 667 3743/3374; Johannesburg phy without form of Bernardo 13 March, www.rookegallery.co.za Artspace -Jhb 012 358 3477 T. 011 788 4805 Soares.” By Bili Bidjocka. Artist talk Georg Bernsteiner and 27 Feb-27 March, “Last one www.everard-read.co.za (Project Space at Arts on Main) James de Villiers on their artistic SPAZA Art Gallery standing” an exhibition of works CIRCA on Jellicoe 18 February-10 May, Kudzanai response to life in Johannesburg Exhibits work including paint- by Tanya Poole. 20 Feb-15 March, “New York” Gallery Le Rouge Chiurai. @ 2 pm. ings, sketches, drawings, stone Chester Court, 142 Jan Smuts new works by Angus Taylor. 25 Feb-24 March, (Project Space at Arts on Main.) 20 March, work from Lesotho, recycled Ave., Parkwood, Johannesburg 2 Jellicoe Ave. ‘Anemone & Clay’ Collaborative (Arts on Main Precinct, Corner Opening of Georg Bernsteiner’s works, decorated iron furniture, T. 011 880 8802 T. 011 788 4805 works by Nic Sithole and Wilh. Main Street and Berea Street, exhibition of his work in Right on mosaic pieces, jewellery and lots www.artspace-jhb.co.za [email protected] Opening @ 6pm Downtown Johannesburg, the Rim’ @6pm more. Spaza Gallery is a commu- 28 6th street, Parkhurst 163 Jan Smuts Ave., Parkwood, 20 March, nity gallery that runs mosaic Bag Factory Artists’ Studios Cool Art Space [email protected] Johannesburg Screening of a documentary film 25-31 March, “Losing Virgin- 12 Feb-14 March, “Israel” T. 011 788 1113 work in progress by Steve Kwena ity” international visiting artists works by Trevor Coleman www.goodman-gallery.com Mokwena about two Johannes- - Beate Spitzmüller (Germany) 17 6th Street, Parkhurst. burg poets @ 7pm. , Su Tomesen (Netherlands) and T. 011 422 6469 22 March, BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 ALEX DODD’S COLUMN Page 05 workshops, has Sunday lunches, 232 18th Str., Rietondale, music sessions and shows. Dur- Pretoria ing March, SPAZA is celebrating T. 084 764 4258 its sixth birthday. www.platformon18th.co.za 19 Wilhelmina Street, Troyeville T. 011 614 9354 Pretoria Art Museum Cell.082 494 3275 From 04 March, “Enter Exit” photography Seippel Gallery exhibition by Pierre Crocquet De Alex Dodd 22 Jan-10 April, Rosemond. “Shape Dialogues” works by 05 March-31 April, Pedro Calapez. “Lady Michaelis” Paintings by 11 Feb-30 March, Dutch and Flemish masters from Bob Gosani: Retrospective. At the 17th Century. the Bailey Seippel 05 March-31 April, Cnr of Fox and Berea, “South African Art” –North Johannesburg T. 011 401 1421 Gallery featuring Various South www.seippel-gallery.com African Artists and a variety of mediums. Standard Bank Gallery Permanent exhibition, South 10 Feb-13 March, African Art. From the earliest “Symphony of Soweto” by artworks up until now (School Ephraim Ngatane Syllabus) – South Gallery. 30 March-08 May, “Corobrik Collection” Ceramic “Umtshotsho” by Nicolas Hlobo artist in South Africa. This col- (SBYA) lection represents the develop- Cnr of Simmonds & Frederick ment of studio ceramics and the Str.’s, Johannesburg, 2001 work of the rural traditional T. 011 631 1889 potters of South Africa. www.standardbankgallery.co.za North Gallery and Preiss Hall, T.012 344 1807/8 Unity Gallery www.pretoriaartmuseum.co.za This gallery exhibits works by emerging artists, young and old, Pretoria Trent Gallery handcrafted figures and hosts 20 Feb-04 March, spoken-word events. “Works on paper” featuring Address: 19 Harries Street, Cnr works by Johann Louw Diane Kruis, 2nd floor of Kruis House, Victor, Robert Hodgins, Kim Ber- Marshalltown man, Claudette Schreuders, Tel: 082 584 9924 Conrad Botes, Sam Nhlengethwa [email protected] and Judith Mason. www.unitydesign.co.za 06-18 March, “Time lapse landscape” by Hardus Koekemoer When I heard that Peter Eastman was exhibiting at Co-op, What- University of Johannesburg 20 March-08 April, Botanical iftheworld’s sleek new Joburg satellite, I was quick to diarise the Art Gallery Exhibition, Gillian Condy and date of his Thursday evening opening soiree in Braamfontein. 10-31 March, her art group Although my appreciation of his work has always been something “White City” oil paintings, 198 Long Street, Waterkloof, of a staccato affair, punctuated by the blur of distance between prints and mixed media work by Pretoria. Joburg’s 26˚10 South and Cape Town’s 33˚55 South, I’ve often Left: Peter Eastman’s Fifa Poster. Samson Mnisi. T. 012 460 5497 been struck by his fleet and streety, clean cut graphic approach to Above and Below: Nathaniel Stern & Jessica Meuninck-Ganger.. University of Johannesburg [email protected] creative production. Woodcut, LCD with video. 305X355mm Auckland Park Kingsway, www.trent-art.co.za Campus Cnr. Kingsway and I say ‘creative production’ here, because I first encountered East- Universiteids Rd., Auckland. The Tina Skukan Gallery man as a jeweller whose cult South African rings, fashioned from T. 011 559 2099/2556 14 Feb-11 March, Sculptures coins are covetably contemporary and layered with history in the The show, which runs until 13 March, is morbidly entitled For the www.uj.ac.za/artsacademy by a young Shona sculptor from same breath. Term of Their Natural Lives, conjuring a faint stain of criminality Zimbabwe-Felix Mlungisi or badness. On initial impression, caught at a particular angle, the 6 Koedoeberg Rd, Faerie Glen, I was also very taken with his image, Stadium, one of the more large shimmering acrylic canvases could be mistaken for being Pretoria. successful contributions to the FIFA 2010 Official Poster Art Edi- Pretoria www.tinaskukangallery.co.za tion (available in limited numbers in South Africa at David Krut empty tabula rasa. But as you move before them, the impressions Alette Wessels Kunskamer Projects and Bookstores). Six local and eleven international artists of figures emerge from these shallow pools of sleek blackness, UNISA Art Gallery Exhibition of Old Masters and – including William Kentride, Marlene Dumas, Kay Hassan and the outlines of facial features in acrylic relief catching the light in 13 March-30 April, selected leading contemporary Kendell Geers – were selected to create this poster selection, and intriguing ways so the image slips in and out of focus. Only for “An Evolving Consciousness” artists. Eastman’s work stands out as being one of the least literal and a moment does the face appear, like a quick pop phantasm in the exhibition in collaboration with Maroelana Centre, Maroelana. gimmicky interpretations of the World Cup theme. Football aside, spotlight, but one step to the left or right, and it’s gone again into the Johannesburg Art Gallery. GPS : S25º 46.748 EO28º 15.615 his alluring cityscape features a deeply serene blue sky over a the anonymous blur of obscurity. I enjoyed the game of dodg Artists on show include Maggie T. 012 346 0728 darkening post-dusk Cape Town, rendered with the clean graphic ing and darting around the gallery, making myself tall, then short Laubser, Lefifi Tladi, John Mua- C. 084 589 0711 lines of a mystery comic book. again, playing with the interactivity of the images which appear fangejo and others. www.artwessels.co.za and disappear based on the position of the viewer and the play of Main Campus, Theo Van Wijk I didn’t allow my impressions to be shaped by any adjectival pre- light. Building B-block, 5th Floor +27 Design Café publicity or descriptions of his current modus operandi. Decided T.012 429-6255/6823. 18 Feb-05 March to just step out of the night into the gallery and see what I found There was no shortage of enchantment with the play of light for [email protected] Exhibition of Sean Buch’s there. And being of a mildly Gothic disposition, enjoying the dark me in February. Stepping into Gallery Art on Paper one afternoon artwork. Victoriana of Emily Dickinson, the twisted melodies of the Pixies just as Nathaniel Stern and Jessica Meuninck-Ganger were putting 18 Feb-16 March, and Marilyn Manson, I was thrilled to discover a palette of unmiti- the finishing touches on their two-hander, Passing Between, I was ‘Muggers’ works by Gerhard gated blackness. overcome by a refreshing spell of newness. Uys and Louis Minnaar. Mpumalanga Stern had built up quite a following as an experimental installa- Cnr South and Duncan Street, tion and video artist here in Joburg before he left a few years ago Hatfield, Pretoria. to embark on a PhD at Trinity College in Dublin. He is currently T. 012 362 4975 White River an assistant professor in the Department of Art and Design at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He met Meuninck-Ganger Gallery Michael Heyns The Loop Art Foundry & at their first Visual Art Faculty Meeting in August 2008. With a 27 Feb-20 March, Sculpture Gallery shared interest in new media, they became fast friends, and de- Etchings and paintings by Preto- Casterbridge Complex Corner cided to begin collaborating while on a trip to the Milwaukee Zoo ria artist Mimi van der Merwe. R40 and Numbi Roads with their children a few months later. This show at Art on Paper 351 Lynnwood Road Menlo Park White River featured works from their collaborative Distill Life series. Pretoria T. 013 751 2435 T.012 460 3698, www.tlafoundry.co.za Working simultaneously in both old and new media, Stern and Cell.082 451 5584 Meuninck-Ganger mount translucent prints and drawings on top www.michaelheyns.co.za of video screens, creating moving images on paper. The result is breath-takingly poignant – combining the illumination and move- Platform on 18th ment of the video image with the authenticity and humanness of 04-27 March, mark making. The etchings recall the graphic quality of Japanese “Out Of Koyaanisqatsi” prints, but are lit up from behind with a second image that moves by Wayne Vivier. A master’s behind the surface transforming the print into a kind of animated exhibition by Pretoria artist and haiku. The small scale of the works, established a tone of humility student at Tshwane University of Artspace -Jhb 27 Feb-27 March, “Last one standing” an exhibition and tenderness. And I exited the gallery reminded of the magic Technology. The exhibition of 12 of works by Tanya Poole. that quietly ripples beneath the surface of a weekday afternoon. paintings inspired by the 1983 film, Koyaanisqatsi. PAGE 06 EASTERN, NORTHERN AND WESTERN CAPE- GALLERY LISTINGS BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010

AVA Gallery 63 Shortmarket Str., Cape Town 1st Floor, Olympia Buildings, Shui-lyn White and mosaic por- Eastern Cape 08 Feb-05 March, T. 021 422 2762 iArt Gallery 136 Main Rd, Kalk Bay. traits by Marianne Burger. “The Window” Paintings by [email protected] 01-14 March, “Sub rosa” by T.021 788 6571 23 March-15 April, East London Ndikhumbule Ngqinambi’s and www.erdmanncontemporary.co.za Louis Jansen van Vuuren. [email protected] “In Translation” a body of new works by Max Wolpe and Angela 71 Loop Street, Gardens, www.kalkbaymodern.com work in mixed media by Theo Ann Bryant Gallery Briggs. Everard Read Gallery - Cape Cape Town Paul Vorster. Paintings by The Coach House 8 March-31 March, “Waters- Town T.021 424 5150 Kunshouse Tania Rosenbroch. 25 Feb–13 March, Vestia-Amanzi” featuring work 18 Feb-04 March, a series of [email protected] 16 Feb-20 March, 10 Wellington Rd, Durbanville. Friends of the Ann Bryant by Kristiina Korpela, Jill Trap- new paintings by Penelope www.iart.co.za “The Summer show 2010” latest T.021 976 4692 Mosaic Exhibition. pler, Leena Mäki-Patola, Witty Stutterheime. works by resident artists www.rust-en-vrede.com The Main Gallery Nyide, Jaana Partanen 25 March-08 April, “Threshold” iArt Gallery Wembley 62 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape 18 March-02 April, and Eunice Geustyn. four painters - Anton Brink, Brad 04 March-02 April, Town 8001 Salon 91 Contemporary ABSA Atelier Art Competition 06 April-30 April, Gray, Anthony Scullion and Pe- “Visitor: The Square” by Liza T. 021 422 1255 25 Feb-25 March, Regional Selection (works in “We already know how this will ter van Straten - use distortion, Grobler. www.kunsthouse.co.za “The Cute Show” artist / 01-05 March, judging 15 end” Gretchen Van Der Byl fantasy, surrealism and satire Wembley Square, Gardens, jewellery designer- Geraldine March.) Association for Visual Arts, 35 (amongst other devices) to inves- Cape Town Michael Stevenson Fenn, illustrator / artist- Jaco 9 St. Marks Rd, Southernwood, Church Street, Cape Town, 8001. tigate the realm between sanity T. 021 424 5150 21 Jan-06 Haasbroek, sculptor/ painter/ East London. T.021 424 7436 and insanity, dreams and reality. www.iart.co.za March, Mixed media works by animator Francois van Reenen, T. 043 722 4044 [email protected] Opening 6.30pm on Thursday Steven Cohen and paintings by deco stylist/ artist Tracy Lee [email protected] www.ava.co.za 25th March. Infin Art Gallery Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. Also Lynch and artist/ jewellery www.annbryant.co.za 3 Portswood Rd., V&A A gallery of work by local artists. on exhibition is “Black & White designer Eric Loubser. Blank Projects Waterfront Wolfe Street Chelsea Wynberg Hemisphere”, an installation by 91 Kloof Street, Gardens, 03-20 March, “Swallow my T. 021 418 4527 T. 021 761 2816 and Thomas Hirschhorn as part of Cape Town. Port Elizabeth pride” a group exhibition featur- www.everard-read-capetown.co.za Buitengracht Str. Cape Town the FOREX series. T. 021 4246930 ing works by Zanele Muholi, T. 021 423 2090 11 March-17 April, [email protected] Montage Gallery Andrew Putter, Pierre Fouché Gallery 91 www.infinart.co.za Solo shows by Angela Ferreira www.salon91art.co.za 09-23 March, Oil paintings by and Werner Ungerer, Ernst 25 Feb-25 March, and Natasja Kensmil. Walid Hannes Meintjes and ceramics Van der Wal, Lizza Littlewort, “The Cute Show” The exhibition Irma Stern Gallery Raad will South African Museum by Delphine Niez, David Moss & Robert Hamblin, James Taylor, features Artist/Jewelry designer- 16 Feb-06 March, exhibit concurrently as part of Until end July, “Subtle Thresh- Lynnley Watson. Julie Donald, Kai Lossgott, Geraldine Fenn; Illustrator/art- Works by Olivier Scholinck. the FOREX project series. olds, the representational 59 Main Road, Walmer, Jody Paulsen , Igshaan Adams, ist-Jaco Haasbroek; Sculp- Cecil Rd, Rosebank, Cape Town. Ground Floor, Buchanan taxonomies of disease”, a mixed Port Elizabeth. Genevieve Louwe and Johke tor/painter/animator-Frank van T. 021 685 5686 Building, 160 Sir Lowry Rd, media show curated by T. 041-5812893 Steenkamp, William Martin, Reenen; Deco Stylist/artist-Tracy www.irmastern.co.za Cape Town Fritha Langerman. [email protected] Lindsay Nel, Andrea Brand, Lee Lynch and artist/Jewelry T. 021 462 1500 25 Queen Victoria Str., www.montagegellery.co.za and others. designer-Erik Loubser. Iziko SA National Gallery www.michaelstevenson.com Cape Town 113-115 Sir Lowry Rd, 91 Kloof Street, Gardens, 01 March-15 April, T. 021 481 3800 Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Woodstock, Cape Town. Cape Town. Gallery is closed in preparation Michaelis Gallery www.iziko.org.za Art Museum T.072 1989 221 T 021 424 6930. for FIFA 2010. 18 Feb-19 March, Until end of April, “Animals [email protected] [email protected] 25 Queen Victoria Street, “Third Worlds: Model Cities” South Gallery in art” various artists, various www.blankprojects.com www.salon91art.co.za Cape Town a group exhibition presented Showcasing creativity from Kwa- mediums. Part of the gallery’s T. 021 481 3934 by The Gordon Institute for Zulu-Natal including Ardmore collection. Belville Association of Visual Gallery F Performing and Creative Arts Ceramic Art. Permanent exhibition, Arts-Art b Contemporary and archival Iziko Museums of Cape Town (GIPCA.) The exhibition features Ground Floor, Fairweather “Art in Mind” 17 March–07 April, 25th ABSA South African Art. 09 Dec 2009-13 March 2010, an interdisciplinary collabora- House, 176 Sir Lowry Rd, 1 Park Drive, Port Elizabeth. L’Atelier Regional Competition 221 Long Str., Cape Town Wildlife Photographer of the tive approach, and uses fine Woodstock, T. 041 506 2000 Exhibition. T. 021 422 5246 Year 2009, an international art, architecture, language and T. 021 465 4672 www.artmuseum.co.za 14 April–05 May, Solo exhibition www.galleryf.co.za showcase for the very best literature to explore the urban [email protected] of sculptures by Ann Marais photography featuring natural landscape of Cape Town, and The Arts Association of Bel- Gill Allderman Gallery subjects For further info contact to research and investigate the South African Print Gallery lville, The Library centre, Carel 02-31 March, Esther Esmyol changing land and identity of 01 March - 03 April, Northern Cape van Aswegan Street, Bellville. A collection of canvases by art- T. 021 464 1262 South African and to critique its “Black on White” Straight from T. 021 918 2301 [email protected] ists Dathini Mzayiya, Donovan [email protected] built structures. the African Art Centre, Durban. Kimberly www.artb.co.za Ward, Sophie Peters, Trudi For more information about the In line with the Mission of The McPherson, Donna McKella, Joao Ferreira Gallery exhibition contact Niek de Greef African Art Centre, which is to William Humphreys Art Gallery Cape Gallery Kemang Lehulere, Geoff 17 Feb-28 March, at GIPCA T. 021 480 7156 or promote the work of artists and From 11 March, “Trees, The 14-27 March, Mixed media Hayland, Velile Soha, Selvin New Paintings by Gail Catlin [email protected]. crafts people mainly from Kwa- Recollections of a Dendrogene- Works by Aidon Westcott. November, Pincus Catzel and using liquid crystal mixed with Zulu-Natal, but also from the alogist” by Leigh Voigt. 28 March-17 April, Oil paintings Giancarlo Giardini. emulsion and pure liquid crystal. Nova Constantia other provinces in South Africa. Opening 11 march @ 6:30pm. by Paula Vize and ceramics by 278 Main Road, Kenilworth, The gallery will also curate ad- 10-13 March, “…on the verge”, The group exhibition of eleven Civic Centre, Cullinan Crescent, Theo Ntuntwana. Cape Town ditional and new paintings from Studio Babaya’s annual exhibi- artists represented by the African Kimberley. 60 Church Street, Cape Town. T. 0835562540 Joao’s extensive collection mixed tion of oils with over 200 paint- Art Centre, namely Ezequiel T. 053 831 1724 T. 021 423 5309. [email protected] with Gail’s work throughout ings by over 40 artists. Mabote, Gabisile Nkosi, George [email protected] [email protected] March in an ever changing and A percentage of the proceeds Msimang, Judas Mahlangu, Lin- www.whag.co.za www.capegallery.co.za Goodman Gallery, Cape dynamic show. of sales will go to Red Cross ga Diko, Malibongwe Shangase, 18 Feb-13 March, 26-28 March, Joburg Art Fair, Children’s Hospital ‘Breathe Thabani Msomi, Mxolisi Sithole, Carmel Art “re collections” works by Booth 22, Sandton Convention Easy Unit.’ Thulani Makhaye, Vukile Teyise Western Cape Dealers in Fine art, exclusive rosenclaire- Rose Shakinovsky Centre. Various paintings and 18-28 March, “Enduring” a and William Zulu. distributers of Pieter van der and Claire Gavronsky present a photographs including Anthony group exhibition (women artists) 107 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock, Westhuizen etchings. conversation between their re- Scullion, Araminta de Clermont, under the guidance of Debbie Cape Town. T. 021 462 6851 Cape Town 66 Vineyard Rd., corner spective and collective practices Dorothea Kreutzfeldt, Kate Field. Works are in various [email protected] Cavendish Str., Claremont and identities in re collections. Gottgens, Sanell Aggenbach, media – mixed, water and oil. www.printgallery.co.za 34 Fine Art T.021 671 6601 3rd Floor, Fairweather House, Gordon Clark, Peter Eastman For more details contact Debbie 16 March-17 April, Constantia Village Shopping 176 Sir Lowry Rd., Woodstock, and Michael Taylor Field T.021 797 5865. These Four Walls Fine Art Random Graphics from Private Centre, Main Rd., Constantia Cape Town 70 Loop Street, Cape Town Nova Constantia Cellars, 05-26 March, Collections – William Kentridge. T. 021 794 6262 T. 021 462 7573/4, T. 021 4235403 Nova Constantia Rd. Sculptor Lebeoana Lefuma and Second Floor Hills Building, www.goodmangallerycape.com [email protected] Follow signs near Uitsig Wine print maker Velile Soha will be Buchanan Square Christopher MǾller Art www.joaoferreiragallery.com Farm. showing their work. 160 Sir Lowry Road, Dealers in South African con- Greatmore Studios 169 Lower Main Road, Woodstock. temporary art and South African 18-25 March, “Gold, burden of Johans Borman Fine Art Gallery Raw Vision Gallery Observatory www.34fineart.com Masters. paradise” a project by visiting Currently showing a selection of 11 Feb-14 Sep 2010, janet@thesefourwalls 82 Church Str., Cape Town artist from Netherlands Eveline works by Hugo Naudé, Gerard “African Odyssey” T. 021 447 7393 Alliance Française T. 021 439 3517 van der Griend. Sekoto, Walter Battiss, Cecil 20 Internationally acclaimed Cell. 079 302 8073 25 Feb-19 March, www.christophermollerart.co.za 47-49 Greatmore Street, Skotnes and Ephraim Ngatane photographers exhibiting. www.thesefourwalls.co.za An exhibition of oil paintings by Woodstock. as well as new works by Walter 89 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock, Pierre Florenchie David Porter Antiques T. 021 447 9699 Meyer and Philip Barlow. [email protected] Urban Contemporary Art 22 March-04 April, Buyers and sellers of [email protected] In-Fin-Art Building, Upper www.rawvisiongallery.com 03 Feb-20 March, “Paris Streets – Perceptions” South African art. www.greatmoreart.org Buitengracht Street, Cape Town “In Consequence” featuring photography by André L Heyns. T. 021 6830580/083 452 5862 T. 021 423 6075 Rose Korber works by Vaughn Sadie and 155 Loop Str., Cape Town. [email protected] Houtbay Gallery [email protected] 15 Feb-15 March, Fabian Saptouw T. 021 4235699 19 March-04 April, www.johansborman.co.za “Artist of the month”, works by 49 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, www.alliance.org.za Erdmann Contemporary / Works by Koos De Wet, Anas- Matthew Britton Cape Town. T. 021 447 4132 Photographers Gallery tasia Sarantinou and Mariette Kalk Bay Modern 48 Sedgemoor Rd, Camps Bay, www.ucagallery.com Atlantic Art Gallery 27 Feb-27 March, “Deep down Bergh 24 Feb-31 March, Cape Town T. 021 438 9152 A permanent display showcasing everybody wants to rob a bank” 71 Victoria Avenue, Houtbay. T. “San art” An exhibition of paint- Email: [email protected] Wessel Snyman Creative leading contemporary solo exhibition by Norman 021 790 3618/ ings, sculptures, lino prints and www.rosekorberart.com 13 Feb-06 March, “Skeleton South African artists. O’Flynn. Of his new work in 021 790 0137. art@houtbaygal- beaded embroideries. Represent- woman” works by Berry Meyer. 25 Wale Street, Cape Town. a variety of media including lery.co.za ing San communities from South Rust-en-Vrede Gallery 08-29 March, “Searching for T. 021 423 5775 painting, sculpture and works in www.houtbaygallery.co.za Africa, Namibia and Botswana. 23 Feb-18 March, Shangri-La” a solo photograph- mixed media. Opening Opening Wed 24 Feb at 6pm Portraits in Mixed media by ic exhibition by Vanya du Toit. Wednesday 3 March @ 6pm with speaker Nicolaas Maritz. Fanie Marais, paintings by 17 Bree Street, Cape Town. EASTERN, NORTHERN AND WESTERN CAPE- GALLERY LISTINGS BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 MELVYN MINNAAR’S COLUMN Page 07

What if the World… 52 Ryneveld Str., Stellenbosch. The Artful Viewer a desperate lack of decent art history documentation - so much so 3 Feb-27 March, T. 021 808 3029 that it sometimes seems as if we’re permanently adrift: coming from “Paradise Apparatus”, a new nowhere, going nowhere. solo exhibition by Cape Town SMAC Art Gallery artist Julia Rosa Clark. From 20 March, “Super Boring” That much was evident at, and one of the strong undertones of, the First floor, 208 Albert Rd, by Wayne Barker. Dada South? symposium late last month. Held to flesh out Roger van Woodstock, De Wet Centre, Church Street, Wyk and Kathryn Smith’s important exhibition at the Iziko SANG T.021448 1438 Stellenbosch. Melvyn Minnaar with a rather loose, open-ended agenda, it (together with the Iziko www.whatiftheworld.com T. 021 887 3607 exhibition, one might add) suggested that so much of our artistic past www.smacgallery.com has gone unrecorded. Walk-about, talk-about Franschhoek Spier Arts Academy Throughout the sessions, it was obvious that there are many art ghosts 27 Feb-31 March, “Transitions” The latest fashion, in case you’ve not noticed, is the gallery walka- floating out there. Some are still vaguely visible, others have disap- Galerie L’ Art by Paul Emmanuel. bout. Even hole-in-the-wall exhibition spaces that pop up a few peared altogether in the gloom of South Africa’s difficult past. Speak- A permanent exhibition of old (At the Spier Old Wine Cellar artworks under what they think is a witty title and call it ‘curated’, ers were talking about artists who once played important roles and are masters. Gallery, Spier Estate, now advertise ‘walkabouts’. Sometimes they even serve cups of tea, now unknown and forgotten. Shop no 3, The Ivy, Kruger Str., Stellenbosch) Opening Saturday or a drink. Of course, given the country’s history, documenting culture was al- Franschhoek T. 021 876 2497 27 Feb @ 3pm. ways going to be, if not vigorously hegemonic (which it was), a one- www.galart.co.za Union House, 25 Commercial We all know that art museums have a long-established tradition of sided, even emotional, affair. Yet, at the Dada South? get-together, one Street, Cape Town. guided tours - and a fine one it is too. Possible the word ‘guide’ have got the sense that we are still seriously lacking to at least try to write The Gallery at Grande Provence T. 021 465 9029 fallen victim of political correctness, or maybe it’s just a sign of the about our cultural past in reasonably objective, neutral fashion. 14 Feb-10 March, [email protected] dumbed-down times that the ‘walkabout’ - with it’s more informal, “Hartland/Heartland” an we’ll-talk-about-it-together, nothing-serious nuance - is now the If there is an elephant lingering far too long in this room, it is political exhibition of paintings by US Art Gallery modus operandus. (The Friends of the Iziko SANG, when the latter correctness. If Berman was the lead scriptwriter of a previous era’s art Mila Posthumus Reyneke and 01 March-07 March, was still the cultural hub it was, had some very cheerful walkabouts history, is the present one Williamson? What of those in-between and Jane Eppel; and sculptures by “Woordfees exhibition”(This - more a social get-together than anything else.) beyond? Can’t we move past the fades and favourites? Marieke Prinsloo. includes official posters for the Main Road, Franschoek. 2010 Soccer World cup with From the art museum the walkabout has now migrated to your every During the conference, the charming Susan Hapgood, director of the T. 021 876 8600. William Kentridge, Paul Emsley commercial and other art gallery. What is the significance of this? American Independent Curators International, demonstrated in her [email protected] and Lees Tussen die Lyne) see Have gallery visitors, art lovers and cultural poseurs become so stupid quiet, thorough way what a knuckle-down art-historical researcher www.grandeprovence.co.za woordfees website for more info that they have to be led around by the nose? gets up to. Shun the fashion and get down to the forensic. www.woordfees.co.za 11 March-29 March, Methinks the gallery walkabout is somewhat of a motion of no In his challenging opening remarks, our own art enfant terrible, Piketberg “Origination” a Project by Katie confidence in their clientele by the owners. (Maybe it’s that sweet-talk Thembinkosi Goniwe, suggested very sensibly that we can develop a and Rebecca Beinhart. thing: convincing them how valuable their highly-priced art purchase unique (South) African way of engaging and writing about our art his- Anthea Delmotte Gallery Cnr. Dorp & Bird Street, is.) tory. His suggestions, unfortunately, didn’t leads to much discussion 26 Feb-26 April, Stellenbosch. If this new fade evokes cynical thoughts, it does not mean a call that later. It should be a vigorous debate, of course. Group show featuring An- T. 021 808 3524 galleries should skimp on the information they provide. The decent nelie Venter, AntheA Delmotte, [email protected] catalogue, detailed labelling (omitting wall tags next to artworks alto- And so the questions around South African art history and its manners Clare Menck, Glynnis Creamer, gether is another contemporary nonsense), and, obviously gallery staff of recording evaporated at this event, even though Malcolm Payne Jacolene de Haan, MURG who can provide answers to questions are essential. (Thankfully, more made a strong plea for jacking up art school academia. If art history informal academy, Neville George and more galleries realise the importance of effective and detailed isn’t being nurtured, researched and documented at these institutions, Creamer, Sandra Hanekom, web information. Is there any greater blessing to the visual arts than where would it? Strydom Gallery Susan Kemp, and the internet?) South African art history is in an appalling, depressing state of 04–30 April, Teresa Harling. Galleries who provide well-researched catalogue information (itsy- neglect. “Drawing Conclusions?” Opening @ 7pm on 26 Feb. bitsy and/or pretentious essays don’t always do the trick) play an So perhaps those commercial gallery walk-abouts make sense. At Strydom Gallery’s annual theme Feathers Inn, 1 Church Str, important role in documenting cultural trajectories. South Africa has least, someone needs to talk about art and whence it comes. Piketberg exhibition of South African art 073 281 7273 - a response by a few [email protected] selected artists 08 June-17 July, “Annual Winter Bird eternalises the Zuma two figures Exhibition of Southern Cape Stellenbosch Art” Selected artwork from art- ists of the Southern Cape. With a remarkable sense of Art on 5 79 Market Str., George timing, provocative artist Stuart Permanent exhibition of paint- T. 044 874 4027 Bird opened Two Fingers at ings and ceramics by Maryna de www.artaffair.co.za Youngblackman last night. Witt, Peta Schillings, and Bird is well known for criticis- Karen Kieviet. ing Zuma’s policies in the 7b Andringa Str., Stellenbosch Knysna past, with his Zuma Biscuits, T. 021 887 7234 which comprised of giant Zoo Knysna Fine Art Biscuits imprinted with images Dorp Straat Galery 17 Feb-18 March, “Collected of a skirt, shower, machine gun During March, Works by celebrity” by Alex Hamilton. and Zulu shield causing much Jenny Parsons. 19 Feb-09 March, “Aides controversy in 2007/8. Though Church Street, Stellenbosch. Memoires”’ solo exhibition by it may not be his original in- T. 021 887 2256 Gregory Kerr tention, Bird’s latest work once www.dorpstraatgalery.co.za 8 Grey Str., Knysna, again could be seen to take a T.044 382 5107 satirical look at our president. Glen Carlou Estate www.finearts.co.za Just a few days ago 25-year- On exhibition is The Hess Art old UCT student, Chumani Collection, including works by Hermanus Maxwele, was arrested for Deryck Healey, Ouattara Watts pulling a zap sign at President and Andy Goldsworthy. Abalone Gallery Jacob Zuma’s convoy while Simondium Rd, Klapmuts A wide selection of paintings, jogging with a friend on De T. 021 875 5314 drawings, graphic art, photo- Waal Drive. It was alleged the www.glencarlou.co.za graphs and sculptures by leading student was taken into custody South African artists. by gunpoint and a bag was put Sasol Art Museum 2 Harbour Rd, The Courtyard, over his head. In the 24 hours 01 March-16 April, Hermanus. T.028 313 2935 that he was held, Maxwele “Woordfees” with www.abalonegallery.co.za claimed he was interrogated Andries Botha. about his political affiliations and officials searched his Woodstock home. In actions remarkably reminiscent of a police state, the police ministry said the sociology student pointed his middle finger at the president which was synony- mous with swearing and show- ing disrespect.”No person is permitted to use foul language, swear at another individual, especially as such conduct may lead to promoting hate conduct in the Republic,” said spokes- man Zweli Mnisi. circles of unique white casts of the outside a “fuck you”, adds When asked about the work, With this in mind, Bird’s Two the artist’s fingers pulling what, many new levels to an already Bird said simply, Neil Rodger, Karoo nude / 90 x 90 cm. Fingers, which consists of three on the inside of the circles is a clever piece. “It’s about exclusion.” Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town peace or victory sign, and from PAGE 08 FINANCIAL FEATURE BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 The economics of collecting art

Finance writer when an artist’s work is highly 360-degree views”. With that knowledge of the markets in One of the most important yet last outing”. sought after, many of the best in mind it is, when one has the which the artwork moves. As least utilized resources is the pieces will have being scooped time, better to go to a dealer to art consultant Philippe Segalot artist’s curriculum vitae. Gener- London art dealer, Sadie Coles The food chain in the arts is not up before the opening. It is this sell an artwork but it can take states “do your homework and ally the CV will have the artist’s eloquently states that a col- one in which the product moves list to which many collectors a year to conclude the sale. get to know what you really year of birth and where they lector must “see as much art from manufacturer to retailer to aspire. Early in a collectors Therefore, an auction is perfect want” but realize that tastes will reside, a list of solo and group as you can and read, and read, consumer with consumption oc- vocation good work will be hard for the seller in need as it wraps change and grow and in this exhibitions detailing the year, and read”. There are several curring on average once in the to source. up negotiations in minutes. As way the bar is raised as a collec- title of exhibition, gallery, city websites and writers that have products lifespan. The artwork Thornton notes traditionally tor moves from collecting that and country (if a group exhibi- good reputations. Websites flows between artist, dealer, This is where the secondary reasons for selling at auction which is familiar to that which tion it should detail the curators include arttimes and artthrob, collector and auction house. market helps in that work re- were the “three D’s - death, debt is challenging. As Baroness name). There will also be the and newspapers and magazines Although the work may come to enters the market and can be and divorce”. Baer believes a Marion Lambert states; collect- particulars of the artists tertiary include Art Times, Art South rest for short periods in homes acquired. The secondary market fourth D has entered the fray ing is “like following Ariadne’s education if the artist studied Africa, Die Burger and Mail & of collectors and in the stock takes place in the storage rooms – “collectors who are effectively thread, one work leads to the further as well as competitions Guardian. There are also many room of galleries, its circula- of galleries or through inde- dealing”. other, and one’s understanding participated in, residencies the great art critics with blogs, tion is ceaseless until it enters a pendent dealers. benefits from the continuous artist has been a part of and a websites and books. Catalogues museum collection. As curator Collecting, as an investment search”. list of literature the artist fea- are an incredible source of Robert Storr states “the func- Spending time acquainting is best viewed over the time tures in. I believe that there are information. If there is one on tion of museums is to make art oneself with a gallery’s stock period of a generation. I believe Thus, the collector is best two important areas one should your artist, even if it is a few worthless again. They take the room will assist the collector that Gran and Gramps were on served by having a trusted group look at; group exhibitions years old, buy it. work out of the market and put in several ways. Being in a the button. They collected as of people from which to draw. and solo exhibitions. An artist it in a place where it becomes gallery whose artists interest an investment for their heirs or This includes but should not should show in many group Now to turn the attention to our- part of the common wealth”. you helps increase the knowl- even as part of their retire- be limited to gallerists includ- exhibitions but the integrity of selves - there are two types of edge about the artists and their ment portfolio. At Bonhams’ ing the gallery owner, directors the curator and the gallery or collectors in the art market. The The paths the artwork travels work. You learn more about the sixth South African art sale, and curators. One should not museum is imperative. If you first driven by necessity is a col- can be confusing to the ‘green’ gallery with which you should work fetched record prices and limit oneself to one gallery but are purchasing an established lector, the second by investment collector thus from one adoring form an intimate and trusting new world record prices were should have several which one artist ensure that they are shown and termed speculator. It is my collector to another, I hope that relationship. The personnel achieved for six artists. For uses as resources for informa- internationally, not only in art hope that this article will speak what follows will demystify will become trusted allies in the example, Irma Stern Ripe Fields tion on artists and their careers. fairs but also in exhibitions. An to those who like me are driven this circuit and provide you, your building of a collection. was sold for £252,000.00, This is to ensure that those example of an exhibition that by an ever-deepening love for the collector, with an approach. Finally, and most importantly, Maggie Laubser Pondo Woman advising on one’s purchase are will travel internationally is artists and their work. Unsup- And, as Mera Rubell says, the education gleamed from the for £168,000.00 and Gerard not simultaneously those who ‘Strengths & Convictions’, an ported by the state, the market “[c]ollector’ is an earned cat- hours viewing work through an Sekoto’s Boy with a Yellow Cap are in a position to benefit from exhibition recently opened at in which their work operates egory. An artist doesn’t become educated eye is invaluable for for £102,000.00. “The message the transaction. Another trusted the Iziko South African National requires investors to sustain an artist in a day, so a collector any collector. Do not underesti- of this sale is clear,” said Giles group is art historians who are Gallery. The exhibition will them and most artists I meet shouldn’t become a collector in mate the employees of galleries, Peppiatt, head of South African much harder to find but come in travel to London and Oslo. work day jobs to survive. a day. It’s a lifetime process”. most often even the receptionist Art at Bonham’s, “South Afri- several forms. One is as curators has a degree in art and can have can art has bounced out of the of the majority of group exhibi- Solo exhibitions should be at To both a speculator and collec- Referred to as the primary an incredible eye and a wealth recession ahead of many other tions held in galleries and at established galleries. The artist tor who wishes to see dividends market the dealer has recently of knowledge. sectors of the art market”. times museums. These are eas- can move from project spaces on their investment I would been titled the gallerist. As ily found when one looks for the to galleries and back but make quote Sadie Coles. “Art is an Adam Lindenmaan notes “many Then there are the auctions. Sa- Open to the public, the day by-line ‘curated by’ in the press sure that the galleries are of a investment of course - of ideas dealers who represent artists rah Thornton, author of Seven of the auction is not the time release. Museum curators are certain standing and research and money. We invest in culture exclusively or partially prefer Days in the Art World quotes to be viewing the work and excellent sources of assistance the gallerist and/or curator’s to work out intellectual and the title “gallerist” to the more an avid collector couple who researching the artist. Auc- and are best placed to ensure the career. emotional dilemmas. Art is a bluntly commercial “dealer”, believe that art “has become an tion houses have viewings and critical acceptance of an artist. fantastic investment of intellect with the implication that they’re accepted way of diversifying collectors should attend. Buy Another aspect of an artist’s that pays back big time. Obvi- not in the business just for the your investment portfolio”. The a catalogue and take notes. One must be aware that there is career is the competitions. Com- ously, when you are working money”. At the heart of this husband states that although “it Auction houses will have their a political bend in every opinion petitions do not have to be won with contemporary culture you relationship is the representation offends the sensibilities of older specialist staff present. Speak given and that it will take time nor is it crucial to an artist’s ca- are in some way gambling on, of the artist and their work. A pure collectors. The new col- to them. Spend time with the to find the opinions one wish to reer to participate. Many artists investing in the future. That is fluid relationship in which many lectors, who have been making works you admire and garner align oneself with. For me one for personal reasons chose not what makes it so exciting. In galleries and artists rely on a their money in hedge funds, are information. Research the of the most important opinions to participate in competitions money terms, of course, you can handshake and ‘gentleman’s very aware of alternatives for artist and the previous auction is that of the artist. A serious and there are some competitions cynically play the art market in agreement’, representation their money. Cash pays so little prices on their work. Speak to collector should meet the artist such as the Tollman Awards, the same way that you can play allows the gallerist first option now that to invest in art doesn’t a dealer who worked with the they support or at the very least which are based on selection cotton or something. But if you to the artist’s work as well as a seem like such a dumb idea. artist before or to a gallery who attend a walk-about. Remember by a board. Competitions such are in it for that reason, you are vested interest in the where and That’s why the art market’s carries their work. Go to your that although this is a wonderful as the Standard Bank Young short-changing yourself – give it with whom the artist exhibits. been so strong – because there first auction as an observer and opportunity to see the person Artist, ABSA Atelier and more some rope for God’s sake!” This is especially true of many are few better options”. To some become a participant once you whose work you admire it might recently the Spier Contempo- of the top contemporary galler- degree art journalist Josh Baer are comfortable with the auction not be integral to understanding rary create an arena of awarding I believe the best type of col- ies in South Africa where a gal- agrees “[w]ithout auctions, the process and the work you will the work. If the work speaks excellence in the arts. Winners lector is the one that Berlin lery aspires to place their artist art world wouldn’t have the be bidding on. Have a set figure to you it does not require the have gone on to enjoy greater art dealers Bruno Brunet and in the international arena. financial value it has. They give to which you will bid and stop artists explanation. Also the exposure and international Nicole Hackert succulently de- the illusion of liquidity. A liquid before you lose the family farm. artist will always be intensely notoriety. More importantly the scribe as “a person who doesn’t Another rationale for the term market is the New York Stock involved in their new project winnings are used to buy the believe the hype; who helps to primary market is that this is the Exchange. Someone will buy From the primary market to the so do not expect them to take artist precious studio time and make artists big; who collects in first occasion that the artwork your IBM stock at a price. There auction what is most important you through an older work’s materials. It is my belief that depth, not with bits and pieces features in the public realm. is no law to say that someone is to get the lay of the land. It process. Spend time with the the economy of the art world is from everybody; who is crazy Although the development of will buy your Maurizio, but is going to take time and you artist but do not command their improved by the introduction of sometimes. It is someone who the work would have occurred the auctions give the sense that will have to invest much of your time. Enjoy being in a studio accessibility of contemporary lets the collection reflect himself under the watchful eye of the most of the time, most things precious hours in galleries and and seeing their creative process art to the general public by or herself rather then what was gallerist, the first public view- will sell. If people thought they museums as well as at open- but do not expect them to take organizations such as Spier cre- at the latest Frieze”. ing will be an exhibition. The couldn’t resell – or that if they ings. This requires a dedication you through their process step ating a traveling biennale type exhibition can be in two forms, died, their heirs couldn’t sell not unlike that of a religious by step. competition. That said the status And like Sarah Thornton states group or solo. An artist and their – many wouldn’t buy a thing”. devotion. of a prize can change, as Nick “when the talk dies down and gallery aim to have the artists The artist exists outside of Serota, director of the Tate’s, the crowds go home, it’s bliss work on as many good group For me art, as Amy Cap- As a collector one cannot the market in which their art states the prize “will only carry to stand in a room full of good exhibitions as possible as well pellazzo, specialist at Christie’s, dismiss the importance of circulates so do not expect them authority while it continues to art”. as ensuring that notable private states “is more like real estate knowledge. Knowledge is not to wax lyrical on market values be awarded to artists who are collectors and museums collect than stocks. Some Warhols are only accumulated through one’s of their work. As Eli Broad, a held in high regards or who are What drives a collector is to the artist’s work. An invita- like studio apartments in mid- own research but by ensuring US collector states, “in the end, seen, in a relativity short time, live in that room. tion to a preview evening is an block buildings with northern that one is surrounded by those it’s the quality of the work that to have merits that perhaps exciting confirmation of the exposures, while other Warhols who understand the art which wins out”. people didn’t recognize at that collectors notability however are penthouse properties with one would like to collect and moment. It’s only as good as it’s FINANCIAL FEATURE BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 PETER MACHEN’S COLUMN, KZN - GALLERY LISTINGS Page 09

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Paintings by Marion Townsend. of eThekwini, reminded me of they briskly did, leaving the rything, scouring away to the & Light” Lecturer, author, 22 March–01 April, As part of The Blue Caterpillar Art Gallery another eThekwini narrative, one-man censor board with the surface of the brick or concrete. painter and ceramicist Susan the Art for Humanity’s confer- at Butterflies for Africa one that was sadly never visu- increasingly Sisyphean task of I remember seeing it in action, Sellschop will be showing her ence titled “Art and social jus- 37 Willowton Road, Pieterma- ally documented, but which keeping all his white bits white, watching one of the last of Mr paintings, drawings and pots. tice” guest Curator Kim Berman ritzburg. T. 033 3871356 art@ lives on in the minds of many a task which according to those John’s white squares fall away Exhibition will be opened by arts will present an exhibition titled butterflies.co.za Durbanites. who saw him (I never did) he into the street, along with the coordinator and marketing man- “Art as Advocacy: An AIDS or bluecaterpillarart@hotmail. Durban – both the municipal devoted most of every weekend art that had lain beneath it. ager of the Artist Proof Studios action exhibition from Artists com www.butterflies.co.za City and the bulk of its resi- for a good few months. When I contacted artist and in Johannesburg, Cara Walters. Proof Studio” dents – has never looked too One night, I went out with a curator Khwezi Gule for an 344 Florida Road, Morningside, Steve Biko Campus, Steve Biko Tatham Art Gallery kindly on graffiti or embraced friend, some kisses and a few example of his work to use in Durban 4001.T 031 312 4364 Road T. 031 373 2207 Until 14 March, Schreiner street art with much fervour. cans of spray paint and we a book on Durban, Gule, who [email protected] [email protected] Gallery: Recent Acquisitions And so the fragments of stencilled the word “love” all was in Durban at the time of www.artisan.co.za expression that emerged in the over the Berea to see if Mr Mr John and still mentions him Exhibition, including a linoprint Elizabeth Gordon Gallery by Vuli Nyoni, and a rolling nooks and crannies of public John had the heart to paint over whenever we meet, directed me ArtSPACE Durban A variety of new South African ball sculpture by Zotha Shange. space in the late ‘90s and early it. It felt all pure and sweet and to photograph a stencilled graf- 15Feb-06 March, artworks, including paintings by And “Art Through Technology” 21st century, pieces of spirited romantic and political. But a fito that read “no war in iraq”. “Big is Beautiful” 12 artists/12 Hugh Mbayiwa, Nora Newton exhibition aimed at grade 07-09 subversion from an otherwise few mornings later, driving Interestingly the powercleaners works (The Main Gallery), and Hussein Salim. learners. obedient population, didn’t around to see what damage had had yet to remove that one. “Silently Singing” works by Ellis 120 Florida Rd., Durban. 16 Feb-04 April, charm the heart of the local been done, my heart lifted clear There’s a quiet protester in Pearson (The Middle Gallery), T. 031 303 8133 “Curriculum Curricula” a residents, the council or anyone into the sky. Some cunning everyone. “An Exploration of the Southern [email protected] Visual Arts supplementary exhi- except a small group of public soul had the taken a row of the Meanwhile, another piece of African Geography” - Video art fans. And so when a man white rectangles on what was interventionist art from that www.elizabethgordon.co.za bition for grades 10-12 using the (Front Room) National Curriculum Statement who came to be known as Mr then Bulwer Road and used period survives just around the 15 March-27 March, KZNSA Gallery syllabus. John started painting over the them as the basis for a herd corner from my house, a stop ABSA L’Atelier Art Award 2010 23 Feb-20 March, 18 march-27 April, public art with large white rec- of animals – the rectangles sign which has been altered to – KZN Regional exhibition “Imizwa Yami”, a major exhibi- “African colour notes” an tangles, only a similarly small becoming the bodies of bucks, read “stop being afraid”. It’s (The Main Gallery) tion of the work of Mbongeni exhibition of acrylic paintings by group were outraged. wildebeest, rhino – beings that a sign of the times that I omit 3 Millar Road, Stamford Hill, Richman Buthelezi. Nicky Chovuchovu It was the most ludicrous form would have roamed the area the name of the artist – which Durban. T.031 312 0793 166 Bulwer Rd., Glenwood. 02 March-23 April, of censorship, the crude white two centuries before. I later I’ll admit is hypocritical. But [email protected] T. 031 2023686 “The Whitwell collection” rectangles taking up a whole learnt that the artist responsible defacing traffic signage is a www.artspace-durban.com lot more wall than the work it had gone overseas a few days criminal offence. Still, if you www.kznsagallery.co.za (Perimeter Gallery, first Floor) replaced, with one particular later, the urban herd a parting want to place a similar sticker Cnr of Chief Albert Luthuli Durban Art Gallery (Commercial) Rd. and Church wall in Glenwood consisting gift to the city. on the stop sign near your 27 Jan-19 March of a row of rectangles that Mr John never did deface any house, I won’t tell anyone. Or Str. (Opposite City Hall) “Under the Umdoni Tree” Pietermaritzburg might or might not have made of my stencilled love. But the how about ‘never stop loving’. featuring Ebrahim Badsha and Robert Rauschenberg proud. water canon did. The whole That would be two stickers. T. 033 342 1804 Omar Badsha. www.tatham.org.za PAGE 10 BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 The State of Art: The SA Art Times report card Peter Machen canvassed the country’s various Arts and Culture culture departments for their plans for 2010. The results were not hugely encouraging.

With the Fifa World Cup about to bring global attention to South Africa, 2010 presents a rare opportunity to showcase all that the country has to offer in terms of arts and culture. With this is mind, I contacted various governmental departments to see what they had panned for the year. The results were not encouraging. For starters, there was the difficulty in garnering responses: waiting for the phones to answer, determining who the correct person is to speak to in often complex heirarchies, awaiting approval and validation. Then there was the fact that while many departments had had an active 2009, plans for 2010 were thin on the ground. I contacted the nine provincial departments of arts and culture as well as the National Department, The National Arts Council and four Metro Councils. Departments had ten days to respond. Only the Metros of Cape Town and Joburg and the Free State Ministry replied without being coaxed, harassed or vaguely threatened. The results are below, along with an overall rating. Note that the rating is based solely on the information supplied by the various departments.

METROS of all city-owned monuments; the Collectors and Hobbies Expo; labourers in South Africa. Certificate Ceremony for the beneficiaries of development pro- - The Maqubu Ntombela – Dr Ian Player inaugural lecture. grammes; Archival Research Training Programme; International - The Suitcase Project which focuses on Xenophobia and Comedy Festival; Information Sessions in all communities in Cape Migration. Town and with arts organisations; Cape Philharmonic Summer - The Streetchild World Cup Exhibition. Festival Concerts. - Red Eye Jomba 2010 which will navigating the politics of the Major Plans for 2010 body through different artistic media including film, dance, per- Projects relating to the 2010 World Cup, including arts and culture formance, visual art and music. promotion with appointed service providers in the fields of visual Budget art, craft and performing art; Monument Restoration and Promo- The city make a significant contribution to Arts and Culture tion Programme; Art Map of City-owned facilities and monu- through various departments. Most of these interventions form ments; Minstrel Carnival; Suidoosterfees. Note: these items cover part of broader initiatives making it difficult to attach an absolute only the programme for January. a figure. It is envisaged that the new Arts, Culture and Heritage Budget Policy, when developed, will be able to quantify this effort. The budget for Projects and Partnership Funding for 2009 was R7m. For 2010, it is approximately R7,5m. Mark: B Comments: Despite the lack of public art in the city (and the cur- Mark: B+ rent debacle over Andries Botha’s elephants), the city regularly Comments: embraces arts and culture, both locally and internationally. The While Cape Town doesn’t yet have a detailed roadmap for the long-awaited arrival of an offical Arts, Culture and Heritage policy year, their huge list of activities in 2009 suggests that at least they should go some way to making the city’s cultural contributions have an idea of where they’re going and they seem to make good more efficient. use of a slim budget. Steven Sack Director of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Johannesburg Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Durban Municipality Johannesburg Municipality Despite frequents mails and phone calls, I did not get a response (supplied by Guy Redman, Deputy Head of Parks, from Niel Langeveld who is responsible for Arts and Culture at Recreation & Culture: Libraries & Heritage) NMB Municipality. The Mandela Bay website does, however, list the following arts and culture activities on their website: - The establishment of a number of heritage sites. Key achievements in Arts and Culture in 2009? Key achievements in Arts and Culture in 2009 - Rendering assistance to over 100 local artists and crafters. The city hosted the eThekwini Living Legends Ceremony. It also - The establishment of an arts and crafts centre in Uitenhage. Hosted the World Summit of Arts and Culture with the Interna- assisted in the dof community art centres and audiences though - The consolidation of the Freedom Trail Project as a tourist at tional Federation of Arts Councils and Council Agencies (Ifacca), the Umlazi Arts Festival, which was part of a larger plan to traction. the NAC, Gauteng Province and the national DAC. Hosted the convert some of the city’s community halls into art centers. Blaz- - The upgrading of the Langa Memorial. annual Arts Alive Festival which included a number of associated ing Fridays at the Durban University of Technology was a poetry - The computerisation of six municipal libraries. festivals. Hosted the annual Africa Day Celebrations, the New development programme targeted at students from DUT as well - The implementation of a number of programmes targeting Years Carnival and the June 16th Commemoration. Also worked as from surrounding schools. Red Eye a multi-media arts event children from disadvantaged areas. with the Joburg Development Agency to install public art in vari- which creates a platform for up-and-coming artists to exhibit their - The implementation of a number of programmes promoting the ous locations across the City. work alongside well known artists in a prominent space that is culture of reading and writing Major Plans for 2010? accessible to all. programme of important exhibitions to coincide with the World Cup is planned, including ‘Art of Africa’ at Museum Africa, Mark: D Comments: The Mandela Bay Municipality seems fairly culturally ‘Without Masks’, a showcase of Afro Cuban Contemporary Art at committed but the lack of response ensures a low mark. the . Johannesburg Art Gallery and the ‘Bamako Photo Biennial’. Additionally, William Kentridge and various other artists will have work installed numerous locations across the City. The Joburg Theatre will be showing ‘The Boys in the Photograph’ PROVINCIAL DEPARMENTS Budget? OF ARTS AND CULTURE The total operating budget for the City is R22.7 billion. The Com- munity Development Department receives about R600 million and Arts, Culture and Heritage receives about R60 million. Northern Cape Mark: B Comments: HOD of Sport, Arts and Culture, Sunita Vallabh, was apparently The City of Jo’burg clearly recognises the importance of art in the sick for most of the ten day period starting from when I first sent urban fabric. But their plans for 2010 currently seems a little thin her an email to the final deadline for this story. She said that she on the ground. would respond but ultimately failed to do so. She did however manage to attend an event which her very helpful assistant referred Red Eye event, Durban Art Gallery to her as the Uraguay Games. Cape Town Municipality Major Plans for 2010 Mark: F (supplied by Sonja de Jager, for Chris O’Connor, Acting Director To be the first municipality in the country to adopt an Arts Culture Comments: Fail of Social Development) and Heritage Policy. This will ensure effective expenditure, more tangible and direct benefits to arts development and help to estab- Key achievements in Arts and Culture in 2009 lish a more coordinated and quantifiable effort towards enhanced Gauteng A long list of diverse items was provided including the Minstrel service delivery in arts and culture. The city will also initiate a Carnival; Jazzathon; Concerts in the Park in a variety of loca- process to address unfunded mandates in Arts, Culture and Herit- Despite repeated emails and telephone contact, no response was tions; Indaba; various skills development, heritage and cultural age. Additionally, it plans on hosting important, socially relevant received from Nomazwe Ntlokwanam, Media Liaison Officer for awareness workshops;the International Jazz Festival; the Cape exhibitions and commemorations including: Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in Gauteng. Winelands Film Festival; an animation skills development project - A century of the Shembe movement. with Face Cape Film Commission; Environmental awarenes days; - The 20th anniversary of the release of former president Dr. Mark: F Comments: Fail Monitoring and Evaluation; Grants in Aid; a monument database Nelson Mandela. - The 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indian indentured BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 Page 11 Mpumalanga Limpopo Mark: B+ Comments: The long list of activities in 2009 and the presence Despite repeated emails and telephone contact and a promise to (supplied by Adele van de Linde, Media Liaison of a plan for 2010 as well as provision of budget figures puts deliver the information (which he said had been emailed to me), Officer: Sport, Arts and Culture) KZN ahead of the pack, as does the comittment to indigenous no response was received from Sechaba Mphahlele, Media Liai- culture and community art centres. Challenges that remain include son Officer for Culture, Sport and Recreation in Mpumalanga. Van de Linde was not able to deliver approved answers to my improved marketing of its activities and the increased linking of three question but she did provide a response which included the indigenous cultural activities to sustainable economic activity. Mark: F following: Comments: Fail - The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, through its Investing National Arts Council (supplied by Goodwin Mnisi, Acting CEO) In Culture programme, presented the talent search “I can sing!” competition for aspiring vocal artists.After receiving training, 10 Western Cape Key achievements in Arts and Culture in 2009 finalists competed for the accolades of being named Limpopo’s - Successfully hosted the 4th World Conference on Arts and Cul- Despi te repeated emails and telephone contact and a promise to first “I can sing!” winner. The finalists’ songs will be recorded in a ture during September. deliver the information, no response was received from Angus professional studio and compiled onto a CD. - Participated in the Confederation Cup by hosting the Public Flowers, Media Liaison Officer for Sport, Arts, Culture and Rec- - The Department continues to support the arts and crafts Viewing Areas in collaboration with North West Province and the reation in the Western Cape. industries throughout the Province by hosting exhibitions at all Free State. Provincial and National events within the Province. A highlight - Partnered with Arterial Network, together with the SADC Mark: F from 2009 included National Heritage Day celebrations in the countries, to develop an Arts Marketing Toolkit during the Harare Comments: Fail Sekhukhune District, which included a multicultural group of International Arts Festival. women from the Musina Police Service performing a traditional - Disbursed a total of R43 million to the arts community, with R21 tsonga dance indigenous to Limpopo. million spent on project funding and R 22 million on company - The Province is still struggling without a fully fledged theatre Free State funding. complex but a Film and Video Committee is being established to - Initiated Artspeak as a summit dialogue forum, which will be- establish and sustain film makers in the Province. The commit- (supplied by Tankisa Zola, of Communications for the province) come a regular part of stakeholder engagement. tee will identify and train new talent, as well as assisting them in - The NAC, represented by the CEO, sits on the board of the producing their own short films. International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies Key achievements in Arts and Culture in 2009 - The department’s flagship project remains the Mapungubwe - The success hosting of the Mangaung African Cultural Festival (Ifacca). Arts Festival, which aims to create social cohesion by presenting (Macufe). Major Plans for 2010 a melting pot of cultural activities in a weeklong festival held in - The training of 250 crafters in product development in - Supporting the Woman in the Arts project as one of the NAC’s Polokwane. partnership with Productivity South Africa. key strategic projects. - The completion of a Sesotho soccer dictionary. - Supporting around 10 festival to the tune of about R 7 million. - Contributing to the Cultural programme at the FIFA Mark: D- - Partnering with Writes Associates to host the South African liter- Confederations Cup 2009 Public Viewing Areas. Comments: If a department cannot provide any kind of plan for ary Awards. - The successful roll-out of an outreach programme with the the year, or adequate list of achievements for the previous year, - Will participate in 2010 festivities by partnering with the fol- Strings Music Programmes in two Municipal Districts, as well one suspects that may be because of their absence. lowing provinces: Free State, North West, Mpumalanga, Eastern as a tour of Belgium by the Bochabela Strings Orchestra which Cape, Northern Cape and Limpopo. is composed of learners from the Strings programme. - Will also be conducting research on Public Participation in the - Promotion of national symbols through the distribution of Northwest Province Arts. pamphlets in schools as well as the distribution of flags to Budget different government buildings. Despite repeated emails and telephone contact, no response was The NAC budget for the 2010/2011 financial year is R 65,625m. - A training programme for youth at the Mmabana Community received from ShirleyMontsho, MLiaison Officer for Sport, Arts 25% of the total budget is allocated towards administration as Arts Centre. and Culture in Northwest Province. per the NAC Act. The remaining 75% is utilised towards public Major Plans for 2010 projects and support of the local arts sector. This is allocated to - Enhancing Arts, Culture and Heritage Programmes in funded companies, orchestras, bursaries and projects. Free State schools. Mark: F - Spreading the roll-out of the Strings music outreach Comments: Fail programme to the rest of the province. Mark: D - Hosting Public Viewing Areas for the FIFA 2010 World Cup Kwa Zulu - Natal Comments: The existence of the NAC is clearly important to in different districts. South Africa’s cultural landscape. Timeous payment of promised - Opening a Free State Craft Emporium in Bloemfontein. (Supplied by Funi Makhanya, Special Project funds would improve their mark. - Promotion of National Symbols. Manager in the KZN DAC) - Hosting of Macufe 2010 DAC Budget Key achievements in Arts and Culture in 2009 The budget is to only be officially tabled in the Legislature on the The department hosted a range of festivals including Freedom and (supplied by Eric Mudzanani, Deputy Director of Media 16th March 2010. Therefore we cannot pronounce on it yet. Heritage Day celebrations, an Indigenous Indian Music Festi- Relations, on behalf of Lisa Combrinck, Head of Communication) Mark: C val and King Shaka Day Celebrations. Financial support was Comments: The Free State Department seems to be committed to provided to arts and culture institutions and arts centres and visual What were the key achievements of the De- arts and craft development workshops were conducted, targeting a small number of large projects. This comittment is laudable but partment of Arts and Culture in 2009? it does seem that they should be spreading their net a little wider. poor communities in the most deprived wards. The department also provided funding for art centres, halls and campsites. The Projects include national days such as Freedom Day, Women’s construction of the Osizweni and Bulwer community art centres Day, Heritage Day and Nelson Mandela Day. Hosted the World Eastern Cape commenced and the planning of four other art centres were final- Summit on Arts and Culture, the Oral History Conference, the ised. The department also continued to partner with various craft Academy of African Languages Conference, an izimbizo and an (supplied by Mazandonga Vabaza, exhibition organizers, such as Art in the Park and Kizo Art Gal- Afrikaans conference. Other smaller projects were also imple- Deputy director of Communications for the province) lery. Performing arts and theatre development projects continued, mented. Most importantly, the department was responsible for the with music, song and dance competitions in all districts, with the cultural programme for the historic Fifa 2010 Soccer World Cup draw. The event was a huge success from the point of view of the Key achievements in Arts and Culture in 2009 winners being mentored as part of skills development. cultural programme. Our artists managed to showcase our rich - The province hosted another successful National Arts Festival The department also participated in critical provincial government cultural heritage as Africans. in Grahamstown, as well as the Wild Coast Cultural Festival, flagship programmes, including programmes focussed on food held annually in Port St John’s. security and the empowerment of youth and women. Additionally, Major plans for 2010? - The Chris Hani Craft Hub was launched as the 3rd Craft Hub in it won the SAIGA Award for Annual Public Sector Reporting. The Department will continue with many of the programmes that the Eastern Cape. These Craft Hubs train crafters in production, Major Plans for 2010 it has already begun, such as: Investing in Culture; the transforma- marketing, storage and distribution of craft goods produced by The arts, particularly the performing arts and craft, will play a tion of our Heritage Landscape; the promotion of our arts during crafters in the province. significant role during the 2010 Fifa World Cup, including the fol- the 2010 FIFA World Cup; the promotion of our indigenous - The OR Tambo Choral festival was held in partnership with the lowing activities driven by the Department of Arts and Culture: languages in a variety of ways; developing policies for our cultural Eastern Cape Choral Music Festival. - Siyayishaya Ingoma competitions in rural parts of the Province industries; job creation with skills development and skills transfer; - The renovation and upgrading 26 libraries, as well as the supply which will be used as a social mobilization tool. further name changes; focusing on arts development with women, of ICT infrastrusture to 14 Libraries and a brand new library at -Working with KZN-bred artists on a Proudly KZN song. youths and persons of disability; promotion of books and publish- Cofimvaba. - Working with the Playhouse Company on a Performing Arts Plan ing in all the official languages of our country; continue promoting Major plans for 2010 for those parts of KZN outside of Durban which are expecting a music and filmmaking, screening and distribution; developing, Since our financial year ends in March, at the moment the depart- flow of tourists. promoting and sustaining performing arts; implementing national ment is still working on the finalisation of the Annual Performance - Hosting Carnivals in various municipalities as part of a pro- programmes in the country’s community arts centres; support- Plans and the Annual Operational Plans. Authentic information gramme that kicked off in 2009 during the Confederations Cup. ing and promoting arts and culture festivals for social cohesion, can only be available once these plans have been finalised. These - The Department has selected artists to provide entertainment poverty alleviation and job creation. will be tabled by the MEC at her policy speech in March. at public viewing areas, with an emphasis on small performance We will also continue to safeguard and promote South Africa’s intangible cultural heritage through national policy and protect and Budget groups in need of exposure. preserve South African heritage using international instruments. Details of the budget will also be available once the MEC has ap- - The Department has also ensured that more experienced – but We will continue maintaining and strengthening our multilateral proved and tabled her budget at her Policy Speech in March. still relatively unknown – groups will receive international expo- sure during the Province’s international activations. international relations. Mark: C+ Budget Budget Comments: Although, the Department is unable to deliver any Total budget for the department is just under R2,1 billion. plans for the year and would have a very thin calendar without the The total budget for the Department is R357,018m. 20.5% National Arts Festival, it earns its relatively high mark for paying of that goes to administration. The arts and culture budget is Mark: DComments: The Department promotes South attention to its libraries at a time when the library system is far too R101,765m. This includes the construction of art centres through- African culture in many diverse ways but many South African thinly spead and reportedly falling apart in many provinces. out KZN. creative talents still feel that it is too distant from the concerns of the creative community. Additionally, the department, together with national government has yet to embrace culture fully as an important component of GDP. PAGE 12 STRAUSS & CO. CAPE AUCTION BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 Excitement builds in anticipation of Strauss & Co. Cape auction

Freida Lock : The Upstairs Landing Timlin : The Galleon Signed and dated 46, Oil on canvas, 59 by 50cm Signed and signed with the artist’s owl device mark R800 000 – 1 000 000 Watercolour, 60,5 by 49cm R80 000 – 120 000

Stanley Pinker: Night Signed and inscribed on the reverse with the title, artist’s name and address Oil on canvas, 151 by 92cm 900 000) bears the heart-warm- Ezrom Legae’s Goatherd and ing story of the lucky winner of Goat (R250 000-300 000), a key a raffle that took place in 1994 to work by this highly respected raise funds for the South African artist and teacher, that demon- National Gallery. Being a philan- strates the modernist influence of JH Pierneef: Matlala, Pietersburg thropist, she approached a dealer European sculptors like Picasso Signed, Oil on canvas, 51 by 66cm. R800 000 – 1 200 000 Walter Battiss: Bathers to sell the work for her with a on local artists, and Jane Alex- Oil on canvas, 60 by 101cm view to donating the proceeds to ander’s Racework – in the event R900 000 – 1 200 000 charity. When he turned it down of an earthquake (R800 000-1 at the R25,000 recommended 000 000). While Alexander is an A range of international and local at Strauss & Co. price, she decided to keep the internation paintings, sculptures and prints One of the auction highlights work. Both works, with their from the Edith Dodo Estate is undoubtedly a rare edition of sumptuous bowls of fruit and ally recognised sculptor whose are guaranteed to whet con- Anton Van Wouw’s Bad News olives, wine work is sought after for major noisseurs’ appetites. Highlights (R1 200 000-1 400 000) that collections and exhibitions, her include Figure on Purple (R300 was cast in Italy at the foundry bottles and a coffee pot, evoke sculptures have never before 000-500 000) painted by British of Giovanni Massa by founders the hospitality that Cecil and come up at auction anywhere artist, Ivon Hitchens in 1965, and patineurs whose extraordi- Thelma so enjoyed and for in the world. Produced in 1999 an abstract painting by French nary skills captured to perfection which they became legendary in , this work was included on her Tachiste Alfred Manessier (R50 the fine detail and finish of Van Johannesburg and Cape Town. DaimlerChrysler Award for 000-60 000) and Picasso’s etch- Wouw’s original model. Works South African Sculpture exhibi- ing Rêve de Marin (R80 000-100 of this calibre rarely come onto Irma Stern: Cleaning Fish Following the success of the tion at the South African Na- 000) from his famous 347 Suite the market. This is only the third Signed and dated 1956 Jean Welz: Resting Model world record for a Johannes tional Gallery, and would form published in 1969. New York’s example of an Italian cast of Oil on board, 63,5 by 51cm Signed and dated 45, Oil on can- Meintjes achieved at Strauss & the cornerstone in any serious art vas, 75 by 56cm Museum of Modern Art recently Bad News to be sold at auction R2 000 000 – 3 000 000 Co’s Cape Town sale in October collection. R500 000 – 700 000 acquired one of the etchings over the last forty years. The last 2009, a group of his paintings from this suite for its prestigious example, sold in May 1988, was is on offer that includes the And if you’re in training for the collection. formerly in the collection of Sir stand out. Irma Stern’s Cleaning Walter Battiss’s Bathers (R900 sensuous and introspective Boy Argus and in need of a break, Polish-born School of Paris artist Lionel Philips. Fish (R2 000 000-3 000 000) 000-1 200 000) is one of the with Lilies (R100 000-140 000) pop in at the preview exhibition Henri Hayden’s Les Champs displays all the confidence of the most exciting works by this artist dated 1943 and Flowers in an and see Alexander Podlashuc’s (R45 000-65 000) painted in J. H. Pierneef’s Matlala, Pi- artist’s mature style with ever to come up at auction. The Eartheware Jar (R100 000-120 Training for the Argus Cycle 1962 displays the lyrical com- etersburg (R800 000-1 200 000) vermillion boats, Naples yel- seductive surface of turquoise 000) in the vibrant colours and Race (R30 000-40 000) painted position and bejewelled colours depicts the village of Matlala low beach sand and sparkling and white flecked with warm dramatic lines of his later career. in 1993. that have assured him a place nestling beneath a great rocky emerald sea vigorously painted orange tones is achieved through in major collections such as the outcrop near Cheune’s Poort, a in bands of thick impasto. his expertise in handling a palette Stanley Pinker’s Night (R500 These and many more works are Tate Gallery. Also included are scene that made such a great Jean Welz’s Resting Model knife and paint. The distribu- 000-600 000) is a seduc- on exhibition at the Vineyard prints by leading international impression on the artist that (R500 000-700 000) dated 1945 tion of figures across the picture tive painting that utilises the Hotel and at Strauss & Co’s of- artists Georges Braque, Joan it inspired several paintings, and Maurice van Essche’s Nude plane owes much to Battiss’s modernist language of Matisse fices in the Oval, Newlands from Miró, Fernand Léger, Alberto watercolours and a linocut. (R300 000-500 000) pioneering research into San to suggest a languorous evening Friday 12 until Giacometti and Marc Chagall Two floral paintings by Frans dated 1965, offer viewers the rock art paintings. with a naked woman, moonlight Sunday 14 March. and the European Lyrical Ab- Oerder – Rhododendrons (R200 rare opportunity of comparing Several works by Cecil Skotnes through a picture window and stractionists, as well as a Portrait 000-250 000) and Still Life of the draughtsmanship and subtle are included in the sale with a cat on the window sill. One Preview dates and times: of Monsieur Duchamp (R12 Hibiscus (R120 000-150 000) paint qualities of two of South estimates ranging from R8 of William Kentridge’s most 000-15 000) – will ensure that collectors are Africa’s greatest painters. Auc- 000 to R900 000. Two carved, popular prints, Iris (R115 000- Friday 12 March 2.30 – 4.30pm by Jacques Villon, brother of spoilt for choice. tion followers might like to place incised and painted wood panels 130 000), is sure to attract lively Saturday 12 March 9.00am Marcel Duchamp. bets on whether Freida Lock’s from 1994 form a stunning pair. bidding in the auction room. - 4.00pm Some fine jewellery from the Amongst the several Maggie The Upstairs Landing (R800 African Still Life (R600 000-900 Sunday 14 March 9.00am Edith Dodo Estate will also be Laubser’s on offer, her Fisher- 000-1 000 000) will surpass 000) combines the totemic fig- Major contemporary sculptures - 6.00pm auctioned along with exquisite man in a Boat with Seagulls Strauss & Co’s world record for ures for which Skotnes is famous do not come up often at auction jewels and rare gems that are be- (R500 000-700 000) and two the artist achieved in 2009. along with his more painterly in South Africa. Two rare excep- Enquiries: 021 683 6560 or ing offered for the first time very early landscape paintings still lifes. Hospitality (R600 000- tions that are being offered are 0778 044 8185 BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 Page 13

An impressive array of top quality works of art, furniture, silver, ceramics and jewellery has been gathered together for Strauss & Co’s next auction scheduled to take place at the Vineyard Hotel in Newlands on 15 March 2010.

More about upcoming work on the Strauss & Co auction Edith Dodo 1923 – 2009 More about Edith Dodo, who’s fine jewelery from her Estate will be auctioned by Strauss & Co.

Jane Alexander Racework – in the event of an earthquake, R800 000 - R1 000 000 Anton van Wouw Bad News (Slegte Nuus) While Jane Alexander is an internationally recognised sculptor whose Edith Dodo with Walter Battiss at an exhibition opening in Pietermaritzburg R1 200 000–1 400 000 work is sought after for major collections and exhibitions, her sculptures have never before come up at auction.

Racework – in the event of an earthquake, one of Jane Alexander’s most The impact of the South African war, or more specifically, the second appealing and affecting sculptures, was made in response to Alexan- Anglo-Boer war (1899 – 1902) was deeply felt amongst South Africans der’s visit to Tokyo, where she was invited to show the Bom Boys on when Van Wouw produced this bronze in 1907. A protracted war with the exhibition, Africa Africa at the Tobu Museum of Art in late 1998. the Boer fighters resorting to guerrilla tactics was counteracted by the Identical to each other, the Racework figures make reference to pre- British with a ‘scorched earth’ policy, concentration camps, strategic conceived ideas about difference, exoticism, and stereotypes based on blockhouses and drives that decimated the countryside and demoralised visual markers, and with that, assumptions, discrimination and prejudice the Boers, forcing them to surrender and negotiate a peace treaty that based on appearance. would incorporate the former South African Republic and the Republic The ‘Japanese’ figure wears flannel trousers under the Kimono and has of the Orange Free State into the British Empire as Crown Colonies. the same face beneath the mask as does the ‘Western’ figure. In notes on Van Wouw’s sculpture captures the moment when two Boer fight- this work, Jane Alexander exposes apartheid-era double standards that ers, worn out from the battle against insurmountable odds, hear the accorded the relatively few Japanese people in South Africa ‘honorary ‘bad news’ of the loss of independence of their Republics. Van Wouw white’ status for perceived economic reasons while the larger Chinese Ivon Hitchens – highlight from the Edith Dodo Collection articulated this loss in very personal terms: “Vir die een man is alles population was classified as ‘non-white’. Figure against purple, Oil on canvas, 40 by 73 cm verlore en hy soek instinkmatig steun by sy sterker wapenbroeder; die R300 000 – R500 000 ander een voel dat alles eers verlore is as die moed verlore is”. [For one Racework was exhibited at the University of Cape Town’s Irma Stern Edith Dodo, née Azgour, was born in Cairo where her father was a man everything is lost and he instinctively searches for support from his Museum in 1999 where, in a hand book accompanying the exhibition, perfumier. They relocated to Paris where Edith went to school and stronger brother-in-arms; the other one feels that everything is lost when Lucy Alexander explored the iconography of the work: courage is lost.] was introduced to a world of art, design and fashion that was to leave a lasting impression on her. When Edith was fifteen the fam- This pair of boys dressed as men overtly exhibit compliance with social ily immigrated to South Africa and settled in Johannesburg where The two exhausted men lean on one another for physical and emotional norms, dress, sobriety and restraint: in turn they will be rewarded and she completed her schooling before going on to the Johannesburg support, in a complex elliptical composition that leads the eye around given leave to control. One is suited for the West; the other is masked Art School. and over the sculpture, encouraging closer observation. Their faces for the East ... reveal expressions haunted by grief and dejection, making the sculpture The work rests on issues of identity; both figures remake their identity Her mother, Rachel Azgour, had opened a dress shop in Eloff both a tribute to extraordinary courage and a powerful evocation of in the cast of another’s more powerful, more controlling set of rules; Street, where Edith met Maud Sumner. They formed a close bond terrible loss. thus they displace one set of imposed ‘racial’ or ‘cultural’ stereotypes and soon Edith was enjoying painting lessons with Sumner. The and replace them with another. ... A shadow being disrupts their calm: many superb Sumners in the collection confirm this enduring Attention to the minutest detail both attests to the sculptor’s virtuosity a mischief-maker between them, dragging his booty, a tractor and a friendship as does her portrait of Edith as Joan of Arc. and enhances the meanings of the work. The lizard, on the rock behind scythe, symbols of ‘a better era’, a ‘lost utopia’. After meeting and marrying Monte Dodo the couple relocated the two fighters, indicates how long they have been sitting there, immo- Affixed to the back of the kimono of one of the figures is a facsimile to Pietermaritzburg where the Dodo family operated a business bilised by despondency. The wearied expressions, the worn-out shoes of a hotel document in Japanese script giving instructions for what to that was to develop into the nation-wide Dodo Shoe Stores and and the bandolier with only two bullets remaining are evidence of Van do in the event of an earthquake, alluding to massive underlying forces Dodo Fashion Boutiques. They travelled throughout Europe, Wouw’s ability to put naturalism in the service of emotional expression. with the power to disrupt equilibrium and ‘to the well-controlled society often spending extended periods in Paris, where Edith frequented According to Hans Fransen “he was a naturalist through and through, which is prepared for all eventualities’. achieving in his sculptures an authenticity and feeling for texture and museums and galleries and familiarised herself with the top artists of the day. surface detail which is unequalled”. Various elements of Racework recur in Alexander’s African Adventure Edith Dodo became a member of the Tatham Art Gallery Advisory photomontages produced between 1999 and 2000. Van Wouw is acknowledged as one of South Africa’s foremost sculp- Committee and was commissioned to look for suitable work for the collection. On a trip to London in 1965 she acquired a Ma- tors. Born near Utrecht in Holland in 1862, he received a thorough Jane Alexander is widely acknowledged as one of South Africa’s nessier watercolour and an Ivon Hitchens oil. In all likelihood she training in academic sculpture during evening classes at the Rotterdam foremost contemporary sculptors. Since completing her BAFA and her would have purchased the Hitchens for her own collection at the Academy under the guidance of Flemish architect and artist, Vieil- MAFA at the University of the Witwatersrand, she has continued her same time. These acquisitions were viewed by the committee as levoye, and later in the studio of Belgian sculptor, Joseph Graven. professional art practice while teaching sculpture at the University of very important additions which added to the Modernist thrust they Through visits to galleries in Brussels and Paris he familiarised himself Cape Town’s Michaelis School of Fine Art. She “works mainly with were developing in the Tatham collection at that time. with the European masters. figurative sculpture installation and tableaux, and photomontage. Her Her own international collection confirms her innovative and cou- research interests include migration, security, and contemporary art rageous choices based on sound judgment and an eye for design, The sculptor immigrated to South Africa and settled in Pretoria in 1890. production in Africa and the Diaspora as well as its reception, distribu- style and colour. Highlights include Figure on Purple painted His first commission came in 1896, from South African industrialist and tion and marketing within an international context”. financier, Sammy Marks, for the bronze sculpture of Paul Kruger that by British artist, Ivon Hitchens in 1965, an abstract painting by French Tachiste Alfred Manessier and Picasso’s etching Rêve de now stands in Pretoria’s Church Square. Winning the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for 1995 brought Marin from his famous 347 Suite published in 1969. Polish-born, This edition of Bad News was cast in Italy at the foundry of Giovanni Alexander wide recognition. The Butcher Boys (1985-1986), the most School of Paris artist Henri Hayden’s Les Champs painted in 1962 Massa by founders and patineurs whose extraordinary skills captured popular work in the South African National Gallery’s Permanent Col- displays the lyrical composition and bejewelled colours that have to perfection the fine detail and finish of Van Wouw’s original model. lection, has been exhibited extensively on major international shows assured him a place in major collections such as the Tate Gallery. Works of this calibre rarely come onto the market. This is only the third and is regarded as one of the most important works of contemporary Also included are prints by leading international artists Georges example of an Italian cast of Bad News to be sold at auction over the South African art achieving iconic status amongst connoisseurs and the Braque, Joan Miró, Fernand Léger, Alberto Giacometti and Marc last forty years. The last example, sold in May 1988, was formerly in general public alike. the collection of Sir Lionel Philips. Chagall and the European Lyrical Abstractionists, as well as a Por- trait of Monsieur Duchamp by Jacques Villon, brother of Marcel Having been acquired directly from the artist and remained within that In 2002 Jane Alexander was awarded the DaimlerChrysler Award for Duchamp. family, this edition has an exceptional provenance and is in excellent South African Sculpture, enabling her to produce her solo exhibition Edith Dodo involved herself actively in the local art scene with condition. It has a rich brown patina and honey-toned highlights. Sel- that toured to DaimlerChrysler KonzernZentrale, Forum Stuttgart- regular attendances at exhibition openings and events. She en- dom do such well-preserved bronzes become available. Möhringen; DaimlerChrysler Contemporary, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin; gaged with artists such as Walter Battiss and added their works to According to Professor Dr Alexander Duffey, Bad News was exhibited Pretoria Art Museum, Pretoria and Oliewenhuis Art Museum, Blo- her substantial and growing collection. The numerous delightful during Van Wouw’s first review exhibitions in Johannesburg and Preto- emfontein, from 2002 until 2003 before its final showing at the South Sumners are complemented by Alexis Preller’s Blue Nude and ria in July 1908 and also in 1909 during a review exhibition at the Fine African National Gallery, Cape Town, where Racework – in the event many attractive still life and landscape paintings by Terence Mc- Art Society Galleries in London. of an earthquake was included. Caw and Gordon Vorster amongst others. PAGE 14 ART AUCTION PREVIEW BUSINESSART | MARCH 2010 Some good Strauss Cape Town prices at Swelco’s auction preview

Cape February By Michael Coulson Not surprisingly, Strauss & Co’s first auction of 2010 can’t match up to its no-strings-left-unpulled debut last year, but a gross low 2010 auction estimate of just over R26m is respectable enough and the cata- logue includes some interesting features. Notably, there are a score of works from the collection of the late Edith Dodo, and no fewer than 30 works, all apparently from one private collector, by Wil- liam Timlin. If estimates are realised, new auction records could be set for several artists. By Michael Coulson The Timlins are in fact the highlight of the afternoon session, three While the sell-through rate by number at the first art auction of of them carrying estimates of R80 000-R120 000 and another three the year may have disappointed auction house Stephan Welz & R70 000-R90 000. The other significant afternoon work is a view Gallery on the Square is now G2 has Co, and four of the top estimate lots went unsold, the lots that of Table Bay by Thomas Bowler (est R70 000-R100 000), while did sell fetched good prices. While the overall gross (includ- the eight works from the Dodo collection in this session have a moved up to The Jhb Arts Strip, Jan ing buyer’s premium) of about R8.6m trailed the low estimate gross low estimate of just over R70 000, for an average of just Smuts of R10.5m, the average price realised of R46 140 (admittedly, over R8 800. The total afternoon session gross low estimate is just including buyer’s premium) topped the average pre-sale low esti- under R2.6m on 137 lots for an average of about R18 740. mate of about R45 140. Gallery on the Square has over the past 15 years established itself Top price for the evening session is a R2m-R3m estimate for an as one of South Africa’s leading fine art galleries, showcasing an The afternoon session of minor works actually produced the bet- Irma Stern beach scene. In another far cry from last year, the only eclectic mix of South African and International fine art, sculpture, ter result, 95 of the 120 lots (79.3%) selling for a total of R1.12m other R1m+ estimate is R1.2m-R1.4m for Anton van Wouw’s Bad and ceramics; as well as supporting various development projects. (low estimate: R961 000). However, the only notable prices were News (a Rome casting). In all, 13 lots carry low estimates of R500 The gallery’s continuous vision aims at promoting a cross section R50 400 for a bog standard Gabriel de Jongh landscape (est R18 000 or more, the closest to R1m being R900 000-R1.2m for the of established and emerging South African artists in a variety of 000-R24 000) and R54 900 for a Hennie Niemann jnr portrait (est cover lot, Walter Battiss’s oil painting Bathers. Low estimates disciplines. Drawing on the ever-present talent and energy of its R30 000-R40 000). of R800 000 are attached to a Pierneef landscape, a Freida Lock country’s visual artists, the gallery has found its niche within the interior and Jane Alexander’s multiple sculpture Racework -- in South African art market, as well as providing an environment that Only 70 of the 112 lots (62.5%) of the evening session sold, top the event of an earthquake. Three painted wood panels by Cecil is enjoyed and supported by artists, patrons and collectors alike. price being R1.74m for a Pierneef landscape (est R1.4m-R1.6m) Skotnes are each estimated at R600 000-R900 000, while a Freida Included in the gallery’s vision have always been the concepts . The only other R1m+ estimate, Tretchikoff’s Hindu Dancer Lock landscape is put at Rt600 000-R800 000. of sustainability and development, and as such Gallery on the (R1m-R1.2m) , didn’t sell, and the runner-up price was R784 000 Square has played an integral part in the support and promotion of for a Maggie Laubser head (est R700 000-R900 000). Irma Stern’s The 12 lots from the Dodo collection in the evening sale have a a number of highly successful development projects, namely the Woman Reading, Zanzibar went for R336 000 (est R200 00-R250 gross low estimate of about R895 000, an average of R74 500, Ardmore Ceramic Studio, Mapula Embroidery and MonkeyBiz. 000) and a Hugo Naude Malay quarter scene for R280 000 (est making a total for the collection of about R965 000 and an aver- By providing these projects with exhibitions the gallery has not R250 000-R300 000). The other big casualties were a Cecil Sko- age of R48 200. The Dodos were friendly with Maud Sumner, only gone a long way towards raising their profiles and collectors’ tnes painted wood panel) est R600 000-R800 000), an Ephraim whose works figure prominently in the collection, a portrait of awareness, but also bridged the gap between what is considered Ngatane township scene (est R350 000-R400 000) and a Laubser Mrs Dodo being estimated at R120 00-R160 000, a landscape at high art and craft. landscape (est R200 000-R300 000). R120 000-R160 000 and a still life at R100 000-R150 000, though Together with a business partner, Gallery on the Square has also the collection’s top estimate is R180 000-R240 000 for a Battiss forged a strong relationship with the Artist Proof Studio and A few lower-priced works boosted the result by selling for well landscape. provides an annual exhibition for their final year students, thus above their estimates. Anton van Wouw’s bronze Slegte Nuus, providing the foundation, and often ongoing exhibitions, for a perhaps conservatively valued at R60 000-R80 000, was bid up Including the Dodo lots, the evening session comprises 124 lots number of its success stories, namely Phillemon Hlungwani and to R313 600. A Stanley Pinker nude (Pinker being one of the with a gross low estimate of just over R19m, averaging about Nelson Makamo. flavours of the moment) also commanded R313 600 (est R80 000- R190 500. This takes the auction’s total low estimate to just under Over the years the gallery has also been successfully appointed as R120 000). A Gregoire Boonzaaier still life, estimated at R140 R26.2m, the average topping R100 000 by a few hundred rand. Art Consultants and suppliers for various corporate projects and 000-R180 000, fetched R257 600, and Bettie Cilliers-Barnard was collections. in demand: two lots estimated at R50 000-R70 000 and R30 000- The sale is being held at Cape Town’s Vineyard hotel on March Moving Forward in 2010 R40 000 went for R134 400 and R89 600 respectively. 15. In Strauss’s previous Cape sale, last October, the gross low At the end of 2009 a space became available on what is now estimate was a similar R25.4m. However, there were only 196 lots, referred to as Johannesburg’s “Art Strip” on Jan Smuts Ave in The evening session grossed about R7.5m, some R2m below the of which 148 sold, for an excellent R33.6m, so the average was Parkwood, presenting the Gallery on the Square with the opportu- low estimate, entirely due to the high-estimate failures. If any much higher than is likely this time. And there’s nothing this time nity it had been looking for to relocate. moral can be drawn from this, it seems to be that buyers are still to match October’s Sterns: the cover lot portrait of Carla fetched The owners of Gallery on the Square regard this as an exciting highly selective at the top end of the market and looking for value R5.57m, against an estimate of R2.5m-R3m, two still lifes fetched new project, and look forward to the transition to Gallery 2, which lower down the scale. The cover lot, incidentally, an 18th-century R4.23m each (est R3m-R3.5m and R3.5m-R5m) and another will open its doors towards the beginning of April 2010, with the Italian commode estimated at R60 000-R80 000, was sold for R2.1m (R1.2m-R2.6m). Still, if the overall result matches last opening exhibition to be held on Saturday 8 May 2010. R112 000. time’s, the house will be more than happy. Professional Practice Seminar for the Visual Arts

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Joanne Lee Rolt and Andile Dyalvane are two of 12 finalists - in the four categories of Design, Business, Environment and the Arts - who have been chosen for the success they have achieved in their various fields. They have been hailed as symbols of entrepreneurial flair, drive, creativity, initiative, substance, strength and leadership. Each category winner will receive R125 000 to be used towards either a bursary fund in their name or to benefit a registered institution or initiative associated with the category for which they have been nominated. The chosen establishment must benefit people who are 18 years of age or older. The R125 000 in prize money is advanced solely for the benefit of the establishment and it will not be used for any other purpose. An independent panel of judges will score all three finalists in each category. The category winner will be the finalist whom the panel believes best fits the award criteria. The public will also have a chance to register their votes via a dedicated website www.celebratingstrides.co.za . Their say will account for 30% of the final scores.

Joanne Lee Rolt Andile Dyalvane

A young environmentalist who first saw the need to to spur and manage the growth. The EduPlant pro- A young man whose love for ceramics was born from He says he will not let his recent success go to his teach people about green issues in order to help them gramme is the leading South African food gardening river mud figurines he created after being inspired by head and will continue mentoring students and trying create sustainable resources to feed themselves and greening programme, promoting the growth of the Nguni cattle he herded for his father, is set to open to help others achieve success. - through the lens of a camera has been nominated organic food for better nutrition and more sustainable his second contemporary art gallery and is in line for a for a top award. natural resource use and management for improved top design award. His road to fame has not been easy. He graduated top environments. of his class from Sivuyile Technical College in Gugu- Joanne Lee Rolt, 28, who has overseen the planting Andile Dyalvane, whose uncanny ability to create lethu and received a scholarship to Nelson Mandela of 350 000 trees, the training of 5000 community- Trees for Homes provides trees to low-income com- beautiful, valuable works of art with what he calls the Metropolitan University, where he graduated with merit based educators and co-ordinated workshops for munities to plant at their homes and aims to address elements of life - water, air and fire - has been nomi- in ceramic design. over 20 000 people around the country through the climate change whilst improving quality of life for nated in the Design category of the Johnnie Walker® Trees for Homes programme, started her career as these communities. It contributes to the development Celebrating Strides Awards 2010. He was one of a handful of designers chosen to a photographer. Raised in Parktown, Johannesburg, of sustainable settlements and provides training, short represent South Africa in a 5 week exchange ceramic she has become a driving force behind community term employment and climate change and environ- Dyalvane, who now lives in Retreat, Cape Town and program workshop in Denmark. development in the greening of disadvantaged areas mental awareness. owns Imiso Ceramics with three other artists from dif- in South Africa and has been nominated in the envi- ferent design disciplines, says his ceramic gallery and An obstacle Dyalvane faced in starting his business ronmental category in the Johnnie Walker® Joanne says the daily experiences and personal re- functioning studio which provides jobs for people, is a was “the family responsibilities” that he already Celebrating Strides Awards 2010. wards she receives interacting with the disadvantaged huge achievement. had with no capital and difficulty finding business communities she engages are inspirational and could premises. “I had to sit my family down and explain Her passion for the environment came after complet- not be learnt at an institution. “I am also extremely honoured to have my work what I was about to do and they supported me morally ing a photographic thesis documenting people in “I learn so much by listening to the community exhibited and sold from a number of galleries and to but not financially. I also had to team up with other disadvantaged areas in Gauteng and the North West. members, learners and educators I come into contact have received the FNB Vita Award for the best piece people who had the same vision and goals as me. We During her final year of studying she became involved with and hope I can help make a valuable impact on on exhibition as well as to have been named the VISI had to borrow money from our families to secure the with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) and was exposed the lives of many more people in communities across Magazine Designer of the Year and International space where we are today and the rest is history…” to what she calls “a whole new world filled with pos- South Africa.” Young Design Entrepreneur of the Year this year.” sibilities”. Dyalvane says his secret to success is “always do She spends a lot of time travelling around South Africa “Another great milestone was to have my work what you are passionate about and teach others the After completing her thesis and her Bachelor’s Degree meeting with various government departments, spon- exhibited in Milan and to have been commissioned by little that you know. You will be surprised to know that in Technology she went on to become Programme sors and communities motivating improved environ- a company to make my special pieces.” you will learn a thing or two from teaching”. Manager at Food and Trees for Africa and also did a ments and greater climate change awareness. Permaculture Design Course. “I am extremely proud and grateful for the incredible His interest in working with clay is the ability to create “We are constantly in search of ways to improve our recognition I have received. Right now there are so something beautiful, valuable and usable out of a She runs the Trees for Homes and EduPlant pro- programmes and more effectively catalyse change in many dreams I want to fulfil, including opening my shapeless piece of earth that was worth nothing. grammes which have both grown tremendously over the lives of those less fortunate for the benefit of the second Imiso gallery space at the Cape Quarter next Also, clay allows him to express himself by letting him the past 5 years and she has been at the forefront people and the planet,” she says month.” control the direction he wants to go. of developing new systems, resources and materials

The Johnnie Walker® Celebrating Strides Awards 2010 finalists- in the four categories of Design, Business, Environment and the Arts are:

Design Arts Architect Mokena Makeka, a force behind the redesign of the Cape Town station; jewellery designer Given Zulu literary star, renowned playwright, choreographer and entrepreneur, Welcome Msomi; the internationally Nkuna renowned for his coin wallets made from China bags and ceramic designer; art gallery owner and crea- acclaimed principal dancer and founder of ‘Dance for All’ and InSPIRAtions Dance Academies Philip Boyd; and tive force, Andile Dyalvane famous musician, anthropologist and musical activist, Johnny Clegg.

Environment Business Joe Matimba, a community developer and a project manager at Food and Trees For Africa; environmentalist and Max Maisela, a fearless fighter for financial rights whose company NBC helps protect retirement rights for work- photographer Joanne Lee Rolt as well as environmentalist, Simon Nicks, whose aim it is to design places that ers; Ernest Kekana a young pilot turned operator for one of Africa’s leading Aviation Companies; and Chicken are pleasant to live in with minimal impact on our planet’s resources. Licken magnate, CEO and founder George Sombonos.

To learn more about the finalists and vote for the most worthy winner, log onto www.celebratingstrides.co.za

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