Altho Mr Lamprecht is a clever chap, and fun to drink with, he’s admitted that artthrob was a bit too much for him, and will be handing over the editorship to someone else. The real treat, of course, is that founding editor Sue Williamson will be taking over during the transitional period… Sue! Make your diary a blog! I’ll help! More frequent visits! Woot!
So, the newly updated issue is not exactly as fleshed out as we are used to, but those of us up in Joburg that are curious about the Cape Arts can see what’s been going on down there, more or less, which was sorely missed by at least one avid reader (me). I’ve only skimmed so far, but to me, the highlights are Kim Gurney’s review of (Standard Bank Young Artist) Wim Botha, @ Michael Stevenson Contemporary, and this amazing-looking opening (TODAY!, started an hour and a half ago, actually) of Mikhael Subotzky at Pollsmoor (part of freedom day).
And, of course, I gotta plug my students:
Here’s a fantastic review of the WSOA digital arts final exhibition, by James Sey. This was a group exhibition of their final projects last year, supervised / managed by me and Christo, curated, produced and installed by the students (so I helped a little). Watch this space for the next batch of digital arts MAs, who will have a show opening at Franchise Gallery on 25 June!!!!
