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In Lefa La Ntate, Mohau Modisakeng continues his ongoing “archaeological approach to engaging the many layers of history”, bringing together large-scale photographic prints, film and installation. Details: The show runs until July 8 at the Standard Bank Gallery, corner Simmonds and Frederick streets, Johannesburg. The gallery will be open until 9pm for First Thursday on July 6.
This is Gallery MOMO’s third annual video exhibition. The group show features international and local artists “engaging with history and memory through the medium of film and video”. Artists featured include Lucia Nhamo (Zimbabwe), Carla Inez Espost (South Africa), Rehema Chachage (Tanzania) and Francois Knoetze (South Africa), as well as a collaboration between Martin Wilson (South Africa) and Kyu Sang Lee (South Korea). Details: Gallery MOMO, 170 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town. The exhibition runs until July 15.
London-based artist Jennifer Morrison has created a series of abstract paintings that are primarily concerned with colour, scale, texture and form. With Trajectory, she is interested in weighing accident, playfulness and abandon against deliberation, precision and control. Details: KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Road, Durban. The exhibition runs until July 2.
As one part of this five-day programme, which kicked off on June 21, Basha Uhuru’s Sounds of Freedom free concert will feature more than 30 acts, among them Zola, Stogie T, Thandiswa Mazwai, Sjava, Kly, Ms Cosmo, Urban Village, Johnny Cradle, Melo B Jones, Bye Beneco, Mpho Sebina, BCUC, Gigi Lamayne and Dope Saint Jude. Details: Doors open at midday and free tickets are required for entry, available from Webtickets.
This year’s festival, running from June 29 to July 9, will feature specially commissioned work from last year’s Young Artist winners such as Benjamin Jephta (jazz), Dineo Seshee Bopape (performance art), Thandazile Hadebe (dance), Vice Motshabi (theatre), Abel Selaocoe (music) and Beth Diane Armstrong (visual arts).
This year’s featured artist, Neo Muyanga, will present several works, among them Solid(T)ary, an invitation to reconsider the role and evolution of struggle songs.
For a full programme, visit nationalartsfestival.co.za