bagfactory QUEERING THE GA(Y)ZE15 Feb – 1 March 2025Bag Factory is pleased to present Queering the Ga(y)ze: A Public Dialogue Series, convened by Nala Xaba and Noma Pakade, in association with the British Council. Over three Saturdays, discussions will explore various sites of queer cultural expression, namely: The Shelf, The Gallery, and The Streets. By emphasising space and place, we … Read more
ABOUT THE SHOWExhibition Opening: Saturday, 5th April 2025, 1 pm -4 pm Exhibition Walkabout: Saturday, 12th April 2025, 11 am -12 pm Closing Ceremony Saturday, 26th April 2025, 11 am – 12 pm All events take place at Number Four, Constitution Hill, 11 Kotze Street, Johannesburg … Read more
Tshepiso MoropaArtist Biography Tshepiso Moropa is a collage artist, with an educational background in Psychology, Linguistics and Research. Her unique artistic journey has been marked by a deep passion for the medium and an unwavering commitment to storytelling through the art of collage. Her hand-crafted collages marry a multitude of archival imagery and materials to … Read more
Levy Pooe Artist Biography Levy Pooe (b. 1994) is a Johannesburg-based South African visual artist born during the country’s democratic transition. He received the 2020 Cassirer Welz award in partnership with Strauss & Co Auctioneers, culminating in a solo exhibition at the Bag Factory Artist Studios. Levy explores painting, drawing, collage, printmaking and murals to create … Read more
ABOUT THE PROJECTSoft Opening Thursday, 30 January 202514h00 – 17h00Open to the public Waning on your loved onesFriday, 31 January 202513h00 – 15h00 Ditaelo tsa moya … Read more
QUEERING THE GA(Y)ZE 15 Feb – 1 March 2025 Bag Factory is pleased to present Queering the Ga(y)ze: A Public Dialogue Series, convened by Nala Xaba and Noma Pakade, in association with the British Council. Over three Saturdays, discussions will explore various sites of queer cultural expression, namely: The Shelf, The Gallery, and The Streets. … Read more
ABOUT THE SHOWSoft Exhibition Opening Thursday, 30 January 202514h00 – 17h00Open to the public Waning on your loved onesFriday, 31 January 202513h00 – 15h00 Ditaelo tsa moya … Read more
CRITERIATopical Focus areas: Bag Factory’s surrounding environment, Fordsburg’s multicultural social fabric, resilience and optimism and play, encouraging interaction.Successful proposals will be considered on the grounds of Ingenuity and creativity; Improvisation given the modest budget; Durability, use of green and/or recycled materialsOPEN CALL: 2025 ART COMMISSIONS PROGRAMME Are you a visual artist looking to advance your career, … Read more
Artist Workshops The Bag Factory Artist Workshops are open to the public and free for our Factory Circle membersWhat is Factory Cirlce? Find out moreNTATE PAT’S TITLE Host: Kagiso Pat Mautloa — 18 January 2025 BOOK A TICKETSIP AND PAINT Host: Ndaya Ilunga — 15 March 2025BOOK A TICKETSTENCIL MAKING FOR AEROSOL USE Host: Joe Turpin … Read more
RMB TALENT UNLOCKED ABOUT THE MENTORSHIP: The programme consists of Business & Communications Mentorship which is focused on building on existing skills and knowledge of business and professional communications through engagements with industry and the business of art mentors; In-Studio (creative) Practice Mentorship with mentor and curator support through face-to-face consultations and group critiques. Recipient artists will be provided … Read more