| PAST EVENTS - 2009 |
| Innovative Woman 20 November 2009 |
Curated by: Bongi Bengu Kizo Art Gallery is proud to be hosting curator Bongi Bengu's latest group show entitled Innovative Woman‚ in November 2009. The exhibition will showcase works by 10 of South Africa's finest contemporary female artists. Innovative Woman will launch at the Constitutional Court during Woman's month before traveling to the Bell-Roberts Gallery in Cape Town and then to Kizo in KwaZulu Natal. |
| Ub'ciko Poster - Open exhibition 9 November 2009 |
Participating Artists: Thabani Hlela - Umlazi, Thubelihle Hlela - Umlazi , Sibusiso Mbokazi‚ Tongaat, Thabani Dlamini - Ulundi, Xolani Cebekhulu - Eshowe , Mandla Khuzwayo- Eshowe and many more. |
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| The Heritage Arts Festival |
| 1 September to 3 October 2009 |
This popular multi award winning festival has grown year on year to become one of the largest arts festivals in Africa. Over 1,7 million people visit The Gateway Theatre of Shopping during Heritage month each year and this provides a wonderful opportunity for artists to profile their exceptional talents. The 2009 festival consists of a plethora of exciting events that range from a serious art exhibition and the most important Heritage Awards of the South African calendar at the ICC to fun projects such as public try your hand at painting areas, buskers, face and henna painters, youth programmes, music concerts and art expo's amongst numerous others. The Heritage Arts Festival forms an integral part of the Celebrate Durban Programme and is supported by Celebrate Durban and eThekwini, Provincial Government, Independent Newspapers, Business and Art South Africa (BASA), National Arts Council (NAC), Gateway, Kizo Art Consultants, Nedbank and Committed Artists. |
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| The Heritage Awards |
| 19 September 2009 |
The Heritage Awards, a high-profile annual event which sees six phenomenal South Africans honoured for their contribution towards the preservation and promotion of South African heritage and culture - takes place on Saturday 19 September at the ICC Durban at a glittering function. This year the awards will be going to: Alfred Nokwe (late) for theatre; Johnny Clegg - music and social cohesion; Noria Mabasa an accomplished sculptor and wood carver; Bheki Mseleku (late) for music; Nanda Soobben Durban based cartoonist, animator and arts educator and Jay Pather for dance. The awardees were carefully selected after contribution from The Premier's Office; BASA; NAC; Independent Newspapers and Kizo. |
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| A Known Heritage 01 September 2009 |
Participating Artists: Sifiso KaMkame, Zamani Makhanya, Thami Jali, Lindelani Ngwenya and Paul Sibisi They all share the same sentiments about their commitment to the province; work in the same studio and have been friends, colleagues and mentors for many years. Their pre occupation and love of KwaZulu Natal and its heritage is a reoccurring theme that runs through all of their works despite the very marked differences in preferred styles and mediums. Works will range from delicate and intricate wire sculptures to oil pastels and prints. The exhibition aims to not only showcase but recognize their talent, commitment and experience that have made them such an integral part of the KZN visual arts industry. This important group showing features works by 4 of KwaZulu Natal's most respected talents. |
| Sifiso KaMkame Zamani Makhanya Thami Jali Lindelani |
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| Burning Bright Book launch and exhibition 6 August 2009 |
A phenomenal cross-section of Kwa-Zulu Natal women will be showcased in the Burning Bright: Extraordinary women of KwaZulu-Natal book launch and exhibition, held at the Kizo Gallery, Durban from August 6th - 27th. The 24 women to be celebrated include 12 iconic crafters from across KwaZulu-Natal as well as 12 extraordinary women from all walks of life featured in the book. |
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Art on the Boulevard |
Artists and crafters from various clusters throughout KwaZulu Natal have been invited to exhibit their arts and craft. The Business Support Unit and the Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology invites the public to experience some innovative art and meet some of the talented artists and crafters from our province who have been invited to exhibit on the Boulevard at The Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Live music and a relaxing social atmosphere is planned with the public encouraged to watch the artists and crafters at work and to support them by purchasing their fine artworks.
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| 2010 African Fine Art Collection Launches in KZN 1 July 2009 |
Participating Artists: Keith Calder, Clint Strydom, Gavin Rain, Taju, Welcome Danca and Bheki Khambule Exhibition Dates: Opens to the public from 3 July to 2 August 2009 The Kizo Art Gallery, in Gateway Umhlanga, will host the official KwaZulu Natal launch of the 2010 African Fine Art Collection opening to the public on 3 July, featuring the first artworks to have been approved for inclusion in the 2010 African Fine Art Collection. All of these works have been inspired by South Africa's hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and they have all been recognized as Official Licensed Products of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. |
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| Clint Strydoms "Reflection" presented to FIFA President Sepp Blatter 13 June 2009 |
One of Clint Strydom's photographs from his series entitled Real Heroes called "Reflection" was presented to FIFA President Sepp Blatter by Amos Masondo the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg at the official Mayoral Reception for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 on 13 June in Kyalami. The series is part of the 2010 African Fine Art Collection which has been recognised as Official Licensed Products of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Mr Blatter confirmed that Reflection would hang in pride of place at the Home of FIFA in Switzerland as a reminder of South Africa's hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. |
| 2010 African Fine Art Collection Launches in JHB 12 June 2009 |
The "Footballer" bronzes by Keith Calder will be launched at Graham's Fine Art Gallery |
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2010 African Fine Art Collection Launches in Bloemfontein
11 June 2009
A FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 Host City of Mangaung Event
The launch will showcase some of the first artworks to have been approved for inclusion in the 2010 African Fine Art Collection. Launch date: 11 June 2009, 7:00pm – strictly by RSVP only! Open to the public: Friday 12 June 2009 until Sunday 26 June 2009
| 2010 African Fine Art Collection Launches in CT 21 May 2009 |
"THE REAL HEROES" an exhibition of black and white photography by Clint Strydom will be exhibited at Bell-Roberts Gallery Opens Thursday 21 May 2009, Closes Saturday 20 June 2009. |
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| Heritage Arts Festival wins Maxi Award in the U.S. 1 April 2009 |
The Heritage Arts Festival, KwaZulu Natal's premiere annual arts festival was honoured with a Silver Award at the Maxi Awards held in Hollywood on the 1 April 2009. The Maxi Awards are a highly rated international award for retail centre promotions and all stakeholders are very excited about the recognition, said Craig Mark the managing director of Kizo, the company tasked with coordinating the festival. The Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism, Celebrate Durban, The Gateway Theatre of Shopping, The Business Support Unit, Tradepoint and the Independent Newspapers all support this important contributor to the promotion of arts and heritage in KwaZulu Natal. This award works to increase the profile of the festival and is a strong motivating factor for its extension on a year to year basis. Over 1,7 million people visit The Gateway Theatre of Shopping in September month automatically making The Heritage Arts Festival one of the largest in Africa. The Gateway Theatre of Shopping acts as a valuable platform for the promotion of the KwaZulu Natal arts industry and the wealth of talent and culture that exists in our province. The Heritage Arts Festival has increased in size and stature and the stakeholders look forward to the 2009 lineup. |
| Scratching the surface 26 March 2009 |
Durban has given a lot to the South African art industry. It has somehow become an acceptable norm that Durban feeds the rest of the country with skilled and experienced creatives. The upcoming exhibition at Kizo is no exception as it brings 5 women artists who are coming to their own and once again a proof of this growth. Their names are as follows. Lara Mellon, Maggie Strachan, Joan Martin, Lesley Magwood-Fraser and Rene Leslie Over years the five exhibiting artists have steadily earned their worth in the Art industry of KZN and are steadily starting an international career. Two of the exhibiting artists have collaborated in two international shows, one of them being hos ted in London and the other in Germany. The two artists are Lara Mellon and Maggie Strachan. Both Lara and Maggie bring their international experience to this exhibition. All five artists share a passion for the landscape in more ways than one and one can easily acknowledge that as a common thread to their practice and the one that gave birth to this collaboration |
| Enriched Art Penetrates Minds |
Kizo Art consultants in partnership with the exclusive Brettonwood Coastal Estate hosted an evening of Fine Art, Wine and Food in the beautiful setting of the Brettonwood Estate on the evening of 19 March 2009. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by more than 150 residents and friends. A selection of fine art from Kizo's collection, including paintings, sculpture, ceramics and glassware made for a spectacular setting. Wine from Obikwa Estate, kindly sponsored by DISTELL, food provided by Latt© Lounge and specially selected interior design by IVK Interiors all contributed to the success of the evening.  |
Water color society of South Africa (81st National) |
After a long and worthwhile wait the Water color Society of South Africa is bringing to Kizo their highly anticipated national exhibition. The Society is amongst a few surviving art societies left in South Africa and has over the years proven to be a much needed network for artists in general. Due to the high quality of works presented for auction at Sotheby's in JHB a couple of months ago, one can expect the same standard in the show, if not better. The medium of watercolor painting is extremely challenging and one that requires a lot of skill and patience. Because of the diverse membership base of the society we can expect a variety of works reflecting the diversity and interests of the artists belonging to the society. We at Kizo are especially proud to be hosting this ground breaking exhibition.  |
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Wakaba Mutheki and friends |
Known as the African Van Gogh, Wakaba Mutheki continues to grow from strength to strength and his work now graces the walls of private and public collections the world over. Kizo Art Gallery wishes to celebrate this artist in a unique exhibition that will see him exhibiting side by side with his colleagues Elga Rabe, Barbara Ploner and others. The exhibiting artists work differently in their style and medium, however they all share a common thread in their subject matter which is their love for the continent of Africa. The work on show varies from portraiture and landscape to social and political commentary. All artists work mainly on canvas and their works differ in style and in scale. Mutheki who now resides in Johannesburg is grateful to be showing in KZN. He is overwhelmed with joy to once again be showing in a province that has given him so much and was instrumental in launching his colourful career.  |
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