It’s no secret that art fairs have become the cornerstone of the global art … [Read more...] about Turning over the the Turbine Art Fair
Levels of tenderness: Sanell Aggenbach’s ‘The Heart Has Many Rooms’
Sanell Aggenbach
By Michael Smith
Sanell Aggenbach’s new show, ‘The Heart Has Many Rooms’, currently up at the … [Read more...] about Levels of tenderness: Sanell Aggenbach’s ‘The Heart Has Many Rooms’
Decapitating Discourse: MJ Turpin’s ‘take me apart.’
MJ Turpin
By Michael Smith
No End Contemporary, Johannesburg 15.06 – 29.06.2019 My entry point into … [Read more...] about Decapitating Discourse: MJ Turpin’s ‘take me apart.’
Surrealism and the Self: Chris Soal’s ‘Orbits of Relating’
Chris Soal
By Michael Smith
No End contemporary, Johannesburg 24.05 – 23.06.2018 It’s interesting to … [Read more...] about Surrealism and the Self: Chris Soal’s ‘Orbits of Relating’
Art collector scours Joburg for space large enough to house personal African Art collection, and ego
By Michael Smith
A buzz has been palpable in the local property market as art collector, … [Read more...] about Art collector scours Joburg for space large enough to house personal African Art collection, and ego
I Know You’ll Win in the End: Ed Young’s ‘Cash or Card’
Ed Young
By Michael Smith
SMAC Joburg, 03.08-02.09.2017 Ed Young is often the best young-ish artist … [Read more...] about I Know You’ll Win in the End: Ed Young’s ‘Cash or Card’
Rhythm and Keening: Matisse at the Standard Bank Gallery
Henri Matisse
By Michael Smith
When one is reviewing a historical show like ‘Matisse: Rhythm and Meaning’, up … [Read more...] about Rhythm and Keening: Matisse at the Standard Bank Gallery
Emptied-Out Land Myths: Walter Meyer’s ‘Hinterland’
Walter Meyer
By Michael Smith
Everard Read, Johannesburg Away from the sexy, dramatic, horrific … [Read more...] about Emptied-Out Land Myths: Walter Meyer’s ‘Hinterland’
Street artist booted from crew for using his own name
By Michael Smith
Fans of street art were shocked this morning to learn that rising star on the … [Read more...] about Street artist booted from crew for using his own name
Art fair forced to close early for having too few large, gloopy portrait paintings
By Michael Smith
JOHANNESBURG–In a developing story, the Mammon Art Fair in Johannesburg has been … [Read more...] about Art fair forced to close early for having too few large, gloopy portrait paintings
Violence, malignancy and the continuing past: Mary Wafer chats to Michael Smith about her exhibition ‘Ninth Floor’
Mary Wafer
By Michael Smith
David Krut Projects, Johannesburg 24.06.2015 I have watched much of Mary … [Read more...] about Violence, malignancy and the continuing past: Mary Wafer chats to Michael Smith about her exhibition ‘Ninth Floor’
Wearing Well: Lisa Brice’s ‘Well Worn’
Lisa Brice
By Michael Smith
Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg 16.04.2015 - 14.05.2015 Stylistic evolution is … [Read more...] about Wearing Well: Lisa Brice’s ‘Well Worn’
