[01.09.06] Ralph Borland at Blank Projects
Ralph Borland brings a spirit of popular rebellion into the gallery, writes Tavish McIntosh in her review of 'Promised Land' at Blank Projects.
[01.09.06] Nicholas Hlobo at Michael Stevenson Contemporary
Nicholas Hlobo, in his first solo show, presents a rich text of cultural references as part of an ongoing conversation between material and identity, engaging with the most difficult translation of all - that of 'desire' and 'difference' into form. Bettina Malcomess reviews 'Izele' at Michael Stevenson Contemporary.
[01.09.06] Ranjith Kally, Senzeni Marasela and Ruth Motau at Goodman Gallery
Michael Smith reviews concurrent but unconnected photography shows by Ranjith Kally, Senzeni Marasela and Ruth Motau at the Goodman Gallery. Despite the lack of any curatorial direction, the individual strengths of all three participants do result in a loose and productive cohesion.
[01.09.06] 'New Painting: A Selection of Contemporary South African Painting' at the Johannesburg Art Gallery
'New Painting: A Selection of Contemporary South African Painting' highlights the empowering potential painting still holds for South Africa, claims Michael Smith in his review of the exhibition's presentation at the Johannesburg Art Gallery. In particular, the use of the medium by young Black artists in SA is particularly compelling.
[01.09.06] Ceramics Southern Africa 2006 KZN Regional Exhibition
The Ceramics Southern Africa 2006 KZN Regional Exhibition was recently held. Juror and PHD candidate Elizabeth Perrill reflects on the competition, its means of publicising itself and the works which were awarded prizes.
[01.09.06] Luan Nel at the KZNSA Gallery
Francesca Verga reviews Luan Nel's 'Smallville SA' where she is impressed with his skill and attention to detail in the show's watercolour works but feels that his trademark dioramas made from model trainset figures lack such finesse.
