[13.04.09] 'Social Pattern' at the AVA
Katharine Jacobs looks at the AVA's 'Social Pattern', finding that, 'given the dearth of decently curated group shows of late, Cockerill's effort stands out as one which rather than detracting from the selected works, has actually managed to add something to their bearing'
[13.04.09] 'Review Revue' at Goodman Gallery Cape
Andrew Lamprecht looks at the Goodman Gallery Cape's 'Review Revue', remarking that show 'creates a nostalgic - but never sentimental - air of the artistic and political life that existed during the years of apartheid.'
[13.04.09] Shortcuts
Also on offer from Katharine Jacobs are a number of Short Cuts.
[13.04.09] The Joburg Art Fair
Cara Snyman reviews the Joburg Art Fair, opining that the Fair is an improvement and development from last year's.
[13.04.09] 'Urban Scenographies' at the Drill Hall in Joubert Park
Anthea Buys looks at 'Urban Scenographies', and while she is mostly positive, does wonder about certain looser aspects of the curatorial brief.
[13.04.09] Interview with Ross Douglas
Michael Smith spoke to Ross Douglas in the wake of the Joburg Art Fair, to discuss sales, attendance and the overall development of this important phenomenon.
[13.04.09] Interview with Christo Doherty
Michael Smith spoke to Christo Doherty, Professor and Head of Digital Arts at the Wits School of Arts, about his recent show 'Small Worlds' at Resolution Gallery.
[25.04.09] 'Harbour: The Expression of Containment in Contemporary South African Art' at the KZNSA Gallery
New Durban Editor Peter Machen visits the KZNSA to review curator Brenton Maart's group show 'Harbour'.
[13.04.09] 'Embedded Art: Art in the name of Security' at the Akademie der Kunste
Gauteng Editor Cara Snyman's recent visit to Europe produced more than an expanded stock of thermals: while over there she visited 'Embedded Art: Art in the Name of Security' at the Akademie der Kunste in Berlin. This month she turns in a review of the show, observing that it 'manages to send us a clear and timely warning of the way ahead if we, as ordinary citizens, continue to abdicate responsibility.'
