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Society Through The Eyes of South African and Nigerian Artists Vansa Western Cape Space 8-10 Spin Street Cape Town, 8018, South Africa 7-12 August 2008 Opening on 7th August at 17hrs. Curator: Okey Nwafor Nigeria and South Africa have not really been juxtaposed under the platform of the visual arts. Despite epochal positions occupied by these two countries in the African art scene curators have never thought it expedient to bring these countries face to face under art. Both countries although have had cause to work together in different creative quests have never engaged each other under changing artistic paradigm. This exhibition is conceptualized not only as an important occasion to address the above theme but also to compare the extent of experimental motivations among younger artists from both countries. The exhibition hopes to interrogate how society has influenced their creative production contextually and formally. Are their motivations socially relevant? Or have their creativi...

I made up my mind about purchasing this months Italian Vogue pretty much as soon as I heard about the all black issue. I read a lot of comments both for and against buying it but stuck to my guns. Checking in WH Smith religiously for a sign of the issue, I started to think it may just be hoax, after all no one had actually seen a hard copy let alone held it. It was after coming across a supposed release date that my heart again warmed to the reality of owning a copy. I made my way once again to WH Smith and to my astonishment is was still Linda Evangelista staring back at me. This was the last straw! I proceeded to Google the issue and pay another visit to the Italian site. As usual Ebay is always the top result and I decided to click on the link. You can just imagine the look on my face when I saw approximately 8 copies on auction, a couple of which were available to 'buy now' for £20. The tag line read 'Sold out in Newsagents'. My heart could take no more of this! Was...

I am really starting to question my own perception of what constitutes as art. I am challenged daily as I take alternate strides to forming my own art history knowledge. From found art to art activism and now the public as art, it is fair to say there is still very much to be learnt. I stumbled across this article and I would really like to know what other people think about 'Work No. 850' and also the 'Fourth Plinth'. Do these constitute as art? Artworks that put the public centre stage Laura Barton Wednesday July 2, 2008 Original article: http://arts.guardian.co.uk/art/visualart/story/0,,2288366,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=40 A volunteer runs through Tate Britain as part of Martin Creed's Work No 850. Photograph: Reuters Every 30 seconds they hurtle through the gallery, short, damp breath stirring the dry museum air. These are the runners who have been recruited for Work No 850, Martin Creed's latest exhibition at Tate Britain. Creed, who was awarded ...

Check out Fresh on the Stage tonight! more info http://alter-native-me.blogspot.com/2008/05/fresh-on-stage.html

Last night I was lucky enough to attend the English National Ballet show @ the Royal Festival Hall (RFH) and it was fantastic. I cant pretend to be well versed in the art of Ballet, but I definitely appreciate the beauty and strength in each movement. If you are in the area/ free this weekend definitely try and get down to the showing or attend some of the free events and workshops taking place on the Clore ballroom in the RFH. There are also opportunities to watch the cast rehearse. If you've never been to the ballet then do take the opportunity to see some of the best dancers in the UK take centre stage at such an amazing venue. Also, if like me you are so easily distracted then I'm here to say that the ballet is so for you. Each act is broken down to bite sized scenes that are so visually stimulating you wont be thinking about what to have for dinner. more info: http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/festivals-series/english-national-ballet