No End contemporary, Johannesburg 24.05 – 23.06.2018 It’s interesting to … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Emptied-Out Land Myths: Walter Meyer’s ‘Hinterland’
Walter Meyer
By Michael Smith
Everard Read, Johannesburg Away from the sexy, dramatic, horrific … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
