Theatre

Celebrated artist Nelson Makamo started the conversation about having a show in Los Angeles (USA) four years ago.  Now, the hard work has finally paid off as the artist showcases his first solo exhibition in the States.  BLUE is all about hope, a fitting theme to the effort he has put into his dreams time and again.   “When you think about the future, you think HOPE,” he said The exhibition has been put together independently, and brought together an all female group of dynamic and progressive Black professionals who helped curate this landmark show. Due to the diversity in the contemporary art landscape in inner city Los Angeles, Makamo and his team ultimately selected this location earlier this year to showcase his first US solo exhibition. “My own independent international show here in L.A, it actually feels great. When the team and I initially started the conversation about this show…

For South African artists who have made their mark on the arts scene, there can be no more sought-after accolade than receiving a Standard Bank Young Artist (SBYA) award. It is both a badge of honour and a golden opportunity; a recognition of creativity, originality, talent, hard work, ambition and imagination – and a platform on which to build in pursuit of new artistic achievements.  For almost four decades, the partnership between Standard Bank and the National Arts Festival that makes the SBYA awards possible has exemplified the kind of public-private arts partnership that supports and sustains boldness, innovation and excellence from South Africa’s artists. Each year, the announcement of the recipients is highly anticipated. And each year, this announcement is cause for celebration, not only among those whose names join the prestigious list of winners but across the country’s arts sector.  Standard Bank and the National Arts Festival six…