CAS launches ‘Ngaphakathi esiphakathini' & Arts Update

We also heard from Khanyisile Mbongwa - Artist. Khanyisile and Zanele Muholi put together a collaborative show around the idea of interstices, of spaces in between/in-between spaces - literal, metonymic, metaphorical called ‘Ngaphakathi esiphakathini' is directly translated as 'inside the in-between'. The artists respond to the economies of violence of the everyday, a reality of bodies marked and inscribed in particular ways. The exhibition opened yesterday and brings together photography, sculpture and video installation(s) put together by Zanele and Khanyisile, in collaboration with other artists and students. The exhibition has been put together as part of the workshop “Thinking Africa and the African Diaspora Differently: Theories, Practices, Imaginaries”, that involves the Centre for African Studies at UCT, ‘the names we give’ at Michaelis, Chimurenga, The University of the West Indies, Brown University Africana Studies and the University of Addis Ababa. Supporters of the exhibition include the abovementioned workshop and the non-profit gallery Blank Projects. If you want more information visit www.africanstudies.uct.ac.za

Nigel Vermaas joined us for the Arts update, to share with the listeners what’s hot and what’s not in the Art sector. This was his last Arts Update for 2011. This is what he had to say: "Busi, thanks for letting me sit opposite you every Friday - and I’d like to thank those theatres and PR people who’ve made it possible for me to attend some wonderful theatre and music performances this year. There have been a few unfortunate moments most notably the SOLOMON AND MARION fiasco but by & large they’ve made it easy for me to express my opinions for what they’re worth for the benefit of you the listener. And I’d like to say again: any opinion I express is my opinion; as is Zane Henry’s or Tyrone August’s or anyone else’s – it’s one person’s opinion. Hopefully, an informed one but an opinion nevertheless. Have a great Festive Season and a Happy New Year. One word: Peace." ~ Nigel.

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