ARTdacity

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Welcome to ARTdacity—a podcast dedicated to contemporary African art. I’m Jo-Ann Strauss, a media professional from Cape Town, and this is my love letter to art and its power to shape our lives.

  1. 13 mar

    ARTdacity S3 E15: Mr Philip Boyd

    In this deeply moving episode, Jo-Ann Strauss reunites with the man who first opened her eyes to the world of art. Philip Boyd, a towering figure in South African ballet, reflects on a career that spans the prestigious stages of CAPAB to the classrooms of Gugulethu. He recounts his transition from being a principal dancer performing roles like Albrecht in Giselle to becoming a mentor who brought "Ballet for All" to the townships during the height of Apartheid.

  2. 13 mar

    ARTdacity S3 E14: Thebe Magugu

    Jo-Ann Strauss hosts a landmark celebration at the iconic "Pink Lady" of Cape Town—the Belmond Mount Nelson—to launch the Thebe Magugu Suite and Magugu House. In this episode, LVMH Prize winner Thebe Magugu reflects on a decade of his brand and his mission of "Afro-encyclopedic" fashion: using cloth as a powerful tool for preservation, advocacy, and memory.

  3. 5 mar

    ARTdacity S3 E13: Franziska Wendler

    Guest: Franziska Wendler (Director, Galerie EIGEN + ART) The Conversation: Jo-Ann connects with Franziska Wendler to discuss a historic milestone: the gallery’s participation in the inaugural edition of Art Basel Doha. This episode focuses on the presentation of Neo Rauch, the most prominent figure of the New Leipzig School and one of Germany’s most influential living painters.

  4. 5 mar

    ARTdacity S3 E12: Cyril Moumen

    Jo-Ann connects with Cyril Moumen to explore the "nomadic" spirit of Gallery Nosco. After relocating his program from London to the South of France and Brussels, Cyril brings a globally-minded presentation to Cape Town centered on the 2026 theme of "Appropriation".

  5. 5 mar

    ARTdacity S3 E11: Franziska Wendler & Brett Seiler

    Fresh from his residency in Germany, Brett Charles Seiler discusses his life as a "swallow," chasing the sun between Europe and South Africa. Brett and Franziska explore the creation of "Low Budget Love Story" and how his raw, poetic use of materials like bitumen and text continues to capture urgent, intimate moments.

  6. 5 mar

    ARTdacity S3 E10: Franziska Wendler & Gabrielle Kruger

    A deep dive into the "radical experimentalism" of Gabrielle Kruger’s studio. Gabrielle explains her unique process of peeling and weaving paint into 3D sculptural "skins" and "hanging landscapes". Franziska discusses the gallery’s long-standing connection between Leipzig and Cape Town and their 2026 booth featuring Birgit Brenner’s powerful social installations.

  7. 5 mar

    ARTdacity S3 E9: Danda Jaroljmek & Sujay Shah

    Jo-Ann sits down with the team from Nairobi’s Circle Art Gallery to discuss their return to the Investec Cape Town Art Fair. Sujay Shah reveals the evolution of his practice—moving from satirical takes on colonial trophy hunting to complex, ambiguous "hybrid" and "cyborg" figures that challenge the viewer to look closer. Danda shares the gallery’s 14-year journey and the vital importance of building cross-continental collector bases and critical dialogue within Africa.

  8. 3 mar

    ARTdacity S3 E8: Cape Town Art Fair 2026

    The air at the Cape Town Art Fair is electric. It feels as though the entire world has descended on the tip of Africa to experience the pulse of contemporary art. In this whirlwind episode of ARTdacity, we bridge the gap between high-level curation and the raw, human stories that power the industry. I sat down with art historian Liese van der Watt to discuss her "labor of love and relief," the book We, The People, which traces 30 years of South African art and democracy. We also welcome home Rita Mawuena Benissan, whose monumental atrium commission at the Zeitz MOCAA left patrons in tears, as she reflects on the profound "coronation" of culture and the enduring legacy of Koyo Kouoh.

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Descrizione

Welcome to ARTdacity—a podcast dedicated to contemporary African art. I’m Jo-Ann Strauss, a media professional from Cape Town, and this is my love letter to art and its power to shape our lives.

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  • Creatore
    All Ears FM
  • Anni di attività
    2025 - 2026
  • Puntate
    37
  • Classificazione
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    © All Ears FM
  • Sito web del podcast
    ARTdacity
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