CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
We are excited to present ditshwantsho, dipalo, digopotso, a solo presentation by Refiloe Namise, comprising re-placed archive prints, video, performance, remembrances and readings.
Through this exhibition-in-progress, this year’s David Koloane Award recipient explores the idea of the Open Studio. The project’s title ditshwantsho, dipalo, digopotso, meaning ‘images, readings, reminders’ is uncapitalized to connote their existence within broader contexts.
Just as the specific meanings of these words shift in response to their context, so too, the interpretations of Namise’s research are left open-ended, resolving themselves through their performance.
EXHIBITION AT CONSTITUTION HILL - WOMEN'S JAIL
Constitution Hill x Bag Factory x Dr Esther Mahlangu
Constitution Hill proudly presents a celebration of Women's Month and South Africa's 30 Years of Democracy through the Art of Women Artists. This remarkable showcase features an array of artworks by women from the Bag Factory’s permanent collection, honouring their artistic contributions and the profound impact of women in shaping our democratic nation.
This exhibition underscores the critical role of international cultural exchange in building and strengthening democracies, especially in the context of post-apartheid South Africa. Through this exchange, we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and solidarity of women artists who continue to inspire and connect us across borders.
Join us on:
Thursday, 22 August 2024
18:00 - 20:00
Women's Jail Constitution Hill
CURRENT RESIDENCIES
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME:
Talent Unlocked 2024 presents a unique opportunity for South African artists in Gauteng to engage in a comprehensive five-month mentorship program.
RMB Talent Unlocked offers industry-specific training and one-on-one creative mentorship support, aimed at advancing artistic careers.
In conjunction with Bag Factory Artists' Studios and Artist Proof Studio, programme participants will benefit from studio space and ongoing support throughout the duration of the 2024 program.
The culmination of the program includes exposure to various professional exhibition and marketing opportunities, strategically timed to coincide with Joburg Art Fair’s peak season and exhibiting platforms in August and September.
2024 CASSIRER WELZ AWARD WINNER
Congratulations to Tawanda Takura
The selection jury, which included Bag Factory Director Maria Fidel Regueros and Programmes Manager Nala Xaba, as well as Strauss & Co. Executive Director Client Advisory Khetiwe McClain and Art Specialist Arisha Maharaj, agreed that Takura stands out as an exceptional artist. His self-taught practice in found object sculpture will significantly benefit from this opportunity for both creative and professional growth.
The 2024 call for entries included artists from several countries within the Triangle Network, such as Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia; and it is with great pride that the award this year is presented to a Zimbabwean artist.
ARCHIVE PROJECT
BAG FACTORY LIVING ARCHIVE PROJECT
Bag Factory Artists‘ Studios has a pioneering 32 year history of providing a supportive infrastructure for artists. By combining art making with cultural debate and exhibitions, we create a fertile international environment for experimentation, innovation, and cultural dialogue between creatives in South Africa and the rest of the world.
The Bag Factory Archive Project, in collaboration with Preempt Group, aims to preserve a rich history of past and present artists, including our co-founder Dr David Koloane, Sam Nhlengethwa, Kagiso Patrick Mautloa, Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi, Bongi Dhlomo-Mautloa, as well as Penny Siopis, Tracey Rose, Kendell Geers, Gabi Ngcobo, Lady Skollie, Blessing Ngobeni, and Bronwyn Katz.
As the Bag Factory enters an important period of transition, it is more important than ever to conserve the historic records as a living archive, allowing art historians and researchers to access them for future generations.
The project lists, catalogues and preserves conserve the Bag Factory’s historic records as a living archive, allowing art historians and researchers to access them for future generations.
The project is supported by the National Heritage Council and National Arts Council, Republic of South Africa.
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