SA Art Times May Edition 2018

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will talk about the transition from Grain Silos to Zeitz MOCAA as one of the team of South African architects who worked on this project. Rachel-Mari Ackerman, graphic designer in the Philatelic Services of the South African Post Office will talk about the history of art behind stamps and highlight some design principles. Other art topics include photography and In Conversation Christopher Hope will talk to photographer, Jennifer Gough-Cooper, who will exhibit her work at the Marine Hotel. The work of well-known cartoonist, Tony Grogan, is solidly based on the art of drawing. Tony will, through a talk and demonstration, discuss the nature and challenges of his work. A more international slant will be taken by Marilyn Martin in Art Safari 2017, two richly illustrated talks – the one about a pilgrimage to Rome, Pompeii and Venice and the second, a discussion on her visit to the five-yearly Documenta in Kassel and the once in a decade Münster Sculpture Project, both in Germany. As well as art topics, there are discussions with writers about their books, current affairs and investigative journalism. The FynArts Legacy Award will be presented posthumously to Hugh Masekela at a special memorial event. Bra Hugh’s sister, Barbara Masekela will accept the Award on his behalf from Richard Cock. Sibongile Khumalo will talk about her professional relationship with the legendary musician. Anton Smit, Toiva Ya Toiva (Open Arms)

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