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o m a z m o N a h t d n a a t b n e d fi M The strong, conface of Africa ian r a t i n a hum

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THE STRONGER WE BECOME The 58th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia is an important platform to showcase South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich and varied artistic talent, especially in the year in which the country celebrates 25 years of freedom and democracy. Our curators and artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work capture the collective fortitude of South Africa. Dineo Seshee Bopape Lerole: Footnotes (The struggle of memory against forgetting) (detail), 2018. Mixed media installation view Galerie Sfeir-Semler, Hamburg/Beirut Image courtesy of the artist and Galerie Sfeir-Semler, Hamburg /Beirut Presented By The Department Of Arts and Culture

CONTENTS

COVER IMAGE Nomzamo Mbatha FURNITURE Ousmane Mbaye ART Victor Ekpuk WARDROBE Queen E. Collection and Carol Bouwer Bags HAIR Monae Everett MAKE UP Tara Lauren PHOTO Oluwaseye Olusa

cover story

16 NOMZAMO MBATHA: STRONG, CONFIDENT AND HUMANITARIAN Nomzamo Mbatha is an award-winning South African film and television actress, human rights activist, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, brand ambassador, businesswoman, and a glowing representative for Africa on the global stage.

arts and culture

20 A WITNESS TO TIME: JUSTICE DIKGANG MOSENEKE

42 THE COLOR PURPLE RETURNS TO JOBURG THEATRE Joburg Theatre and producer Bernard Jay are proud to announce the ‘bon voyage’ season of The Color Purple.

44 PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES FOR A BIG BAND BIRTHDAY BASH LIKE NO OTHER It’s a celebration! The Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival is turning 21 this year, and what’s a milestone without a party to make it memorable?

46 BRETT BAILEY’S SAMSON

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the

Third World Bunfight’s newest production, Samson,

South African Constitution, Creative Feel asked

is a sensuous, poetic and thought-provoking dance-

Justice Dikgang Moseneke to share how our

music-theatre piece set in a dystopian contemporary

country was able to establish one of the most

context of political extremism, inequality, human

progressive constitutions in the world.

displacement and violence.

the establishment of liberation routes, projects

FLEMISH DANCE LANDSCAPE SHOWCASES IN JOHANNESBURG AND CAPE TOWN

along such routes and the history lessons learnt

During Africa Month, the Flemish Dance Season

from such experiences will be celebrated.

showcases two productions, Requiem pour

ICONIC TOURISM MONUMENTS As South Africa commemorates 25 years of freedom

50 INTERNATIONAL

L. and (B), from 28 May until 8 June 2019 at

32 EMPOWERING THE CREATIVE ECONOMY The Department of Arts and Culture is committed to optimising the creative industries’ impact on social and economic growth and has implemented

Johannesburg’s Market Theatre and Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre.

52 EMPLOYMENT CREATION: A MISSION POSSIBLE

many programmes since the advent of democracy

Over the past 20 years, Vuyani Dance Theatre has

that try to do so.

endeavoured to afford young people from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to excel in dance.

38 WHAT’S ON DURING AFRICA MONTH AT DITSONG? DITSONG: Museums of South Africa’s vast collections at its various museums offer up an exciting way to celebrate Africa Month this May.

56 INTERESTING TIMES FOR SOUTH AFRICAN ART For over 120 years, the Venice Biennale has been the most prestigious international art exhibition in the world and this year South Africa is once again part of it.

62 SUSTAINING A GROWING CREATIVE CULTURE Competitions for emerging and established

76 NEW LOOK ABSA L’ATELIER LAUNCHES TO NURTURE AFRICAN TALENT AND GIVE ART LIGHT Absa, in partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), recently launched the new-look Absa L’Atelier to identify and nurture the rich artistic talent across Africa.

artists help the country to take stock of its many art-makers, and they also serve to motivate and challenge the country’s artists to push their practice further and create new work.

21 YEARS OF CURATING THE CUBE

78 COLLECTOR’S FOCUS: NUDES IN THE SANLAM ART COLLECTION The latest exhibition in Norval Foundation’s Collector’s Focus series, Nudes in the Sanlam Art

UJ Arts Gallery is hosting the upcoming exhibition

Collection, provides an insightful glimpse into

21 Years of Curating the Cube. Over coffee, Creative

Sanlam’s renowned, decades-old collection.

Feel found out more.

THE NALEDI THEATRE AWARDS The Naledi Theatre Awards celebrates its fifteenth anniversary this year.

70 40 YEARS OF COLLECTING: CELEBRATING THE STANDARD BANK AFRICAN ART COLLECTION 40 Years of Collecting: Celebrating the Standard Bank African Art Collection (Wits Art Museum) commemorates the forty-year anniversary of the Standard Bank African Art Collection, a partnership between Standard Bank and The University of the Witwatersrand.

74 SA CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY AWARDS EXHIBITION 2019

lifestyle and entertainment 91 94

CD REVIEWS CINEMA NOUVEAU

contributors 84

BUSINESS & ARTS

Ashraf Johaardien looks at pop icons, paraphernalia

and shifting paradigms.

CREATIVITY @ WORK

Dave Mann meets with Sue Pam-Grant.

CONSTANT & CULTURAL

Michelle Constant comments on the role of the artist.

LITERARY LANDSCAPES

The University of Johannesburg Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) Gallery, Creative Feel and the Contemporary Jewellery Forum congratulate Marlene de Beer, the winner of the annual 2019 SA Contemporary Jewellery Awards.

Indra Wussow tells a winter tale.

EDITOR’S NOTE

THE TRAVEL BUG

nyone who can identify with me will know how hard it is to fight this particular bug – the ‘travel bug’. Ever since I was a young child, I have suffered from a bad case of the ‘travel bug’, and I still do. There is nothing nicer than choosing a destination, planning a trip, booking a trip, packing and travelling. For me, it can be a trip to a far away

destination like Europe, the USA or Australia, or simply a weekend away a bit closer to home – every trip is an adventure. These days, there are more trips to nearby destinations, the rand makes foreign travel rather expensive and like the average South African, we are working harder than ever and aren’t able to take long holidays. I do consider myself a seasoned tourist, both internationally and locally. Like many other visitors, my overseas family and friends make regular use of our hospitality and through playing host, I have gotten to love many parts of South Africa. I feel strongly that local tourism is the cure for our high unemployment rate. Throughout SA, there are many different types of accommodation, from small B&Bs to hotels to super lodges and self-contained cottages. I have seen what tourism can do to places like Graaff-Reinet, Bela Bela and many other small towns. The houses are freshly painted and look cared for, and the towns are clean and even prosperous when one compares them to some years back before the tourists. Every little B&B, lodge or hotel employs staff to make visitors welcome. This means this is not only happening in the big metropolises of Johannesburg and Cape Town – all throughout South Africa you can find wonderful places who employ staff. Right now, I am planning a trip to the Cape to visit some of the

sculpture gardens we covered in Creative Feel, to visit the Norval Foundation and see their exciting current exhibitions, to check on changes at Zeitz MOCAA and, most importantly, attend the opening night of Kunene and the King at the Fugard Theatre (after our interview with Antony Sher, it is compulsory to see it and there are no plans for a Joburg run). Combined with some stop-overs like the Hogsback village in the Amatola Mountain Range (with the possibility of snow), some catch-ups in Smithfield about the arts scene and, of course, a most important extended visit to the beach for walking and recharging my batteries, it will be another great trip. What is now really exciting for me, is working with the Department of Tourism South Africa for Creative Feel and to share with our readers their ideas and plans for South Africa. Anything to just get ideas and inspiration for new wonderful destinations that I might not have explored yet.

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IQOS World revealed by Alex Chinneck. PHOTO Marc Wilmot

We love this... British sculptor Alex Chinneck, known for inverting electricity pylons and tying grandfather clocks in knots, ‘unzipped’ the façade of a building in Milan for IQOS World revealed as part of the city’s Design Week festivities in April. Chinneck’s art is distinguished by his bold and disruptive vision. His unique talent for combining art, architecture and theatre in his work manifests on a monumental scale: The architecture itself, both inside and out, becomes transformed into a work of art, taking on new and

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unexpected shapes. The walls and floor become metaphors for a process of transformation, evoking – through imaginative portals – seemingly infinite routes to a newly imagined future. ‘By taking familiar materials and architectural forms and making them behave in extraordinary ways, we are working with IQOS to change visitors’ perceptions of what is possible,’ said Chinneck. ‘Through the repeated use

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Ethereal light pours through each opening, filling the space with colour and filling the work with a sense of positivity and potential.’ IQOS is the flagship innovation in Philip Morris International’s smokefree portfolio.

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THE ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM FEATURING STELLAR DUET PARTNERS: • ED SHEERAN • JOSH GROBAN • DUA LIPA • AIDA GARIFULLINA AND HIS SON MATTEO BOCELLI ON ‘FALL ON ME’

A unique

experience

asta Diva Boutique Hotel, nestled high on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg, is like no other hotel. The guests are met at the parking area and shown to reception with a warm, welcoming smile. The property itself

(just under two hectares of lush, green garden) is breathtakingly beautiful. The rooms are individually decorated without any clutter, and the on-site restaurant guarantees a culinary adventure. Ask your host about the special of the day, or order one of the signature dishes from the á la carte menu, such as the Dutch Style Beef Fillet. There is also an intimate theatre/art gallery where guests can enjoy a performance by some local talent. The establishment

Boutique Hotel A unique venue, nestled high on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg amidst peaceful and tranquil surroundings that offer stunning views and an unsurpassed setting of natural beauty and elegance in an oasis of peace and serenity in the city.

prides itself on arts and cultural development by hosting young, up-and-coming talent as often as possible.

On stage at Casta Diva’s Vissi d’Arte Theatre in May: Mother’s Day Concert Mothers are teachers of compassion, love and fearlessness. Mothers, and women in general, ought to be celebrated, loved and shown appreciation for. The Baritone Duo and a Tenor will celebrate Mother’s Day the best way they can, by singing beautiful songs that will touch hearts, bring smiles to faces and make mothers and women feel special. The repertoire will include songs like ‘Mama’, ‘Unforgettable’, and ‘Thula Mama’. Performance date: 12 May at 15:00.

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All Jazzed Up by Tonya Koenderman The year is 1939. The place is New Orleans. And the streets are alive with jazz – Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, etc. The world was at war, and people were depressed, disillusioned, and poverty-stricken. But extreme times usually call for extreme creativity and self-expression – some of the greatest songs of all time were written during this period. Come and enjoy a laid-back evening with acclaimed cabaret artist Tonya Koenderman, and sing along to some great jazz classics. Koenderman adds her own spice and sparkle to the likes of ‘Autumn Leaves’, ‘My Funny Valentine’, ‘Dream a Little Dream’, ‘L-O-V-E’, ‘At Last’, ‘Cry Me a River’, and a host of others. Performance date: 25 May at 19:30. Be sure to book your tickets for both of these shows as seats are limited. For bookings, call 012 542 4449, or email info@castadiva.co.za. You are guaranteed to be amazed and made to feel special at Casta Diva Boutique Hotel. It truly is the place to just… be. For booking information, visit the website at www.castadiva.co.za and keep an eye on their Facebook pages for updates on events. CF

World Symphony Series

Winter Season 2019 22 MAY - 13 JUNE 2019, LINDER AUDITORIUM, PARKTOWN, JOHANNESBURG

Concert 1

22, 23 & 24 MAY 2019 | 19H30

Edith Peña

Yasuo Shinozaki

PIANO

CONDUCTOR

PROGRAMME Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G Major, “Surprise” Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Op. 22 Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in d minor, Op. 120

Please note the additional Friday performance

Concert 2

29-30 MAY 2019 | 19H30

Alexander Ramm

Yasuo Shinozaki

CELLO

CONDUCTOR

PROGRAMME Carl Maria von Weber: Overture to Der Freischütz Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto in e minor, Op. 85 Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 in e minor, Op. 39

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“The action of making and sharing great music is one of the most profound and uplifting experiences known to humanity. It is the surest way of bringing people of diverse ages and cultural backgrounds together in a spirit of harmony, goodwill and understanding.” BONGANI TEMBE - CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Concert 3

05-06 JUNE 2019 | 19H30

Sodi Braide

Arjan Tien

PIANO

CONDUCTOR

PROGRAMME Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in a minor, Op. 56, “Scottish”

Concert 4

12-13 JUNE 2019 | 19H30

Ye-Eun Choi

Robert Moody

VIOLIN

CONDUCTOR

PROGRAMME Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Op. 8 Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90

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WORLD SYMPHONY SERIES

THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2019, 7:30PM, PLAYHOUSE OPERA THEATRE Conductor:

Lykele Temmingh

Soloist:

Edith Peña, piano

Brahms

Piano Concerto No. 1 in d minor, Op. 15

Dvorák

Symphony No. 7 in d minor, Op. 70

THURSDAY, 6 JUNE 2019, 7:30PM, DURBAN CITY HALL

WINTER SEASON 2019 WITH OUTSTANDING SOLOISTS

Conductor:

Yasuo Shinozaki

Soloist:

Alexander Ramm, cello

Weber

Overture to Der Freischütz

Elgar

Cello Concerto in e minor, Op. 85

Sibelius

Symphony No. 1 in e minor, Op. 39

AND STAR CONDUCTORS, THE KZN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PROUDLY PRESENTS THE WINTER SEASON

ITS

RENOWNED

WORLD SYMPHONY SERIES 2019 FROM 30 MAY TO 20 JUNE.

THURSDAY, 13 JUNE 2019, 7:30PM, DURBAN CITY HALL Conductor:

Yasuo Shinozaki

Soloist:

Sodi Braide, piano

Mozart

Overture to Idomeneo

Mozart

Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488

Tchaikovsky

Symphony No. 1 in g minor, Op. 13, “Winter Daydreams”

THURSDAY, 20 JUNE 2019, 7:30PM, DURBAN CITY HALL Conductor:

Robert Moody

Soloist:

Ye-Eun Choi, violin

Vivaldi

The Four Seasons, Op. 8

Mendelssohn

The Hebrides, Op. 26, “Fingal’s Cave”

Mendelssohn

Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 107, “Reformation”

Bongani Tembe, Artistic Director

“The

KZN

Philharmonic

committed

enriching the cultural life of South Africa’s diverse audiences by presenting world-class concerts and implementing education and community engagement programmes.” 16 / Creative Feel / May 2019

Single tickets priced from R68 – R240 are available at Computicket. All concerts commence at 7:30pm at the Durban City Hall, except for Concert 1 which takes place at the Playhouse Opera Theatre. The City Hall and Playhouse precinct, including surrounding parking garages, is patrolled by a dedicated security team.

Edith Peña

Sodi Braide

Ye-Eun Choi

Alexander Ramm

Robert Moody

THE ARTISTS FEATURED IN THE KWAZULU-NATAL PHILHARMONIC’S WINTER SEASON 2019

Lykele Temmingh

The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra

Yasuo Shinozaki

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