National Arts Festival Appointed Curators Of SA Pavillion At 55th La Biennale di Venezia

The National Arts Festival, Grahamstown today expressed its delight at being chosen to curate and stage the South African exhibition at the 55th La Biennale di Venezia, saying that it would embark on the project with the best interests of our country’s artists at heart. Acknowledging this event as the “world’s premiere showcase for the… Continue reading National Arts Festival Appointed Curators Of SA Pavillion At 55th La Biennale di Venezia

And The Oscar Goes To…

Best motion picture of the year Argo Best performance by an actor in a leading role Daniel Day-Lewis Best performance by an actress in a leading role Jennifer Lawrence Best performance by an actor in a supporting role Christoph Waltz Best performance by an actress in a supporting role Anne Hathaway Best achievement in directing… Continue reading And The Oscar Goes To…

Donald Gordon Creative Arts Award Winners At Infecting The City

The Gordon Institute of Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA) partners with the Africa Centre in Infecting the (Mother) City with public art projects, from 12 – 16 March 2013. In line with GIPCA’s interdisciplinary mandate,Trespassing Permitted engages with “off limit” zones within the performance space. The initiators ofthis work, Donald Gordon Creative Arts Award winners… Continue reading Donald Gordon Creative Arts Award Winners At Infecting The City

Fanie Fourie’s Lobola Showcases The Best Of SA Music

New romantic comedy Fanie Fourie’s Lobola, a contemporary romantic comedy about love and tradition in a rapidly evolving society, is a real treat for South African music fans with a soundtrack that features a number of popular and lesser-known local artists. “The 23 tracks on the soundtrack represent many different genres of South African music,”… Continue reading Fanie Fourie’s Lobola Showcases The Best Of SA Music

85th Academy Awards

Just under 8 hours to go to the 85th Academy Awards, and the Dobly Theatre is a hive of activity.   History The Academy The Academy is an artist-driven organization that advances the art and science of motion pictures. The Academy’s mission is to preserve the past, honor the present, and shape the future of… Continue reading 85th Academy Awards