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Walkabout: Brigitta Stone-Johnson - Troubled Surfaces
Join artist Brigitta Stone-Johnson for a walkabout of her exhibition “Troubled Surfaces” this Saturday 14 August from 12h00.
Join artist Brigitta Stone-Johnson for a walkabout of her exhibition “Troubled Surfaces” this Saturday 14 August from 12h00. “Troubled Surfaces” explores the inherent social life of the city’s stones at our feet and contemplates stony materials’ liveliness as they decay, fragment, gather and grow through repetitive and embodied practices.
The walkabout presents a great opportunity to chat to the artist and learn about the inspiration behind the artworks and exhibition.
In accordance with Covid regulations, a maximum of 20 people will be accommodated for the tour. Booking is essential. To book click here, alternatively call 011 717 1358 or 011 717 1365 or email info.wam@wits.ac.za.
Please fill out a Covid screening form before entering the museum by dialling the code *120*8501#. You will need to obtain and present this clearance before admittance. Physical Covid screening forms will be available at reception as well.
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Walkabout: Brigitta Stone-Johnson - Troubled Surfaces
Join artist Brigitta Stone-Johnson for a walkabout of her exhibition “Troubled Surfaces” this Saturday 21 August from 12h00.
If you missed the chance to join artist Brigitta Stone-Johnson last Saturday for a walkabout of her exhibition “Troubled Surfaces”, you can still join her for her final walkabout this Saturday, 21 August. “Troubled Surfaces” explores the inherent social life of the city’s stones at our feet and contemplates stony materials’ liveliness as they decay, fragment, gather and grow through repetitive and embodied practices.
This final walkabout presents a great opportunity to chat to the artist and learn about the inspiration behind the artworks and exhibition.
In accordance with Covid regulations, a maximum of 20 people will be accommodated for the tour. Booking is essential. To book click here, alternatively call 011 717 1358 or 011 717 1365 or email info.wam@wits.ac.za.
Please fill out a Covid screening form before entering the museum by dialling the code *120*8501#. You will need to obtain and present this clearance before admittance. Physical Covid screening forms will be available at reception as well.
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Zen Marie - Paradise Fallen: Blaxis Walkabout at WAM
Join artist Zen Marie for a walkabout of his exhibition Paradise Fallen: Blaxis this Saturday 11 September from 12h00.
Join artist Zen Marie for a walkabout of his exhibition Paradise Fallen: Blaxis this Saturday 11 September from 12h00. Paradise Fallen: Blaxis explores the art of landscape cinematography and is a meditation on landscapes, using a lens that not only highlights their beauty, but also acknowledges how landscapes are bookmarks and memorials of the history and forgotten narratives that have taken place within them.
The walkabout presents a great opportunity to chat to the artist and learn about the inspiration behind the artworks and exhibition.
In accordance with Covid regulations, a maximum of 20 people will be accommodated for the tour. Booking is essential. To book click here, alternatively call 011 717 1358 or 011 717 1365 or email info.wam@wits.ac.za.
Please fill out a Covid screening form before entering the museum by dialling the code *120*8501#. You will need to obtain and present this clearance before admittance. Physical Covid screening forms will be available at reception as well.
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Seen, Heard and Valued: WAM celebrates 40 years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection Walkabou
Don't miss a walkabout of the Seen, Heard and Valued: WAM celebrates 40 years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection exhibition
Join WAM's Senior Curator Julia Charlton this Saturday 18 September from 12h00 for a walkabout of Seen, Heard and Valued: WAM celebrates 40 years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection, the exciting exhibition currently on show.
The exhibition features over 400 artworks from the Standard Bank African Art Collection, and this walkabout presents a great opportunity to engage with this extraordinary collection of African art.
In accordance with Covid regulations, a maximum of 30 people will be accommodated for the tour. Booking is essential. To book click here, alternatively call 011 717 1358 or 011 717 1365 or email info.wam@wits.ac.za.
Please fill out a Covid screening form before entering the museum by dialling the code *120*8501#. You will need to obtain and present this clearance before admittance. Wits students can complete a Covid screening form by dialling the code *134*8627# or on the LogBox app.
Physical Covid screening forms will be available at reception as well.
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Virtual Talkabout: Museum Moments with WAM and Strauss & Co Auctioneers
Join members of the WAM team Kutlwano Mokgojwa, Julia Charlton, Fiona Rankin-Smith, Kamal Naran and Idara Udom for a virtual talkabout.
We will be talking with Strauss & Co Auctioneers as part of their Museum Moments series. Learn more about the Seen, Heard and Valued: WAM celebrates 40 Years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection exhibition and publication.
Join the webinar here. Passcode: 981732
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Seen, Heard and Valued: WAM celebrates 40 Years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection Walkabo
If you missed our September walkabout or haven't been to see the exhibition yet, now is your chance.
Don't miss this walkabout of the exciting Seen, Heard and Valued: WAM celebrates 40 Years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection exhibition with Dr Alison Kearney. Dr Kearney is a contributor to the publication accompanying the exhibition and compiled the exhibition's educational resource.
The exhibition features over 400 artworks from the Standard Bank African Art Collection, and this walkabout presents a great opportunity to engage with this extraordinary collection of African art.
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Drop-In Drawing: Seen, Heard and Valued: WAM celebrates 40 Years of the Standard Bank African Art
Don't miss our exciting Drop-In Drawing class
Come and play with art at WAM. Taking inspiration from the artworks featured in the Seen, Heard and Valued: WAM celebrates 40 Years of the Standard Bank African Art Collection exhibition on show, we'll be observing, drawing and engaging with art.
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