shapeshifters tag feed: johannesburg

Book Lounge

mdoozie — wed, 18 oct 2006 12:45:34 +0200

Hi Everyone. justAthot is a company created here in Johannesburg to create place for coming together for artists to meet, exchange ideas and speak as one voice without doubt or fear.

The priority right now is our book lounge. We have started a collection of books including African literature, international politics, motivational and poetry books.

We are looking for interaction. We have not really come across Science Fiction books and would be happy if anyone could send us books as we are an NGO.

Anyone interested in putting a hand in assisting us in this great adventure, please come forward and donate any sort of book that you may feel would be relevant for this cause.

We hope this project encourages South African youth to have confidence in their own culture, know who they are, dream and start to persue their dreams like everyone else in the world. We would appreciate donations from international sources as after all, they are looking at the issue of our struggle as outsiders.

If anyone has anything to send us:

quotes can be sent to: mdubana@ananzi.co.za

books can be sent to this address:
justAthot
no.166 Fulham road
Brixton
Johannesburg
2001

For more information on the book lounge, call our office line:
+27 (11) 830 0424
speak with Mdu or Vuyo.
best time to call:
From 8:30am - 12:00pm and 3:00pm - 5:00pm
SA time

Amani

Stephen Bantu Biko's vision was to free a black man from the enslavement of their own minds, show him how unique he is and encourage him to take on the world.

just to throw a cliche on you people:
"A READING NATION IS A WINNING NATION". I believe this statement is valid.

Giving Exchange 2006

FreelanceJo — sat, 26 aug 2006 11:15:27 +0200

Hi again everyone

*Apologies for posting this in the wrong area first time round.*

For those of you in Cape Town and Johannesburg, this year's Giving Exchange will be taking place at the following locations in September:

Johannesburg: Fri 8th to Sun 10th September
09h00 to 18h00 daily at the Fountain Court, Sandton City

Cape Town: Fri 15th to Sun 17th September
10h00 to 19h00 daily at the Market Square, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Each exhibition stand was designed by a Freelancentral.co.za member, who donated their time and talent. Come along and see if you can spot Phehello's work! The message from the Giving Exchange is that EVERYONE has something to give - it's not just about money.

The Expo showcases 20 non-profit organisations - what they do and what they need. It's run by The Greater Good SA (http://www.greatergoodsa.com) which is a portal for NPOs - if you want to donate money, time or stuff you can browse 'approved' organisations on their website and know that what you're donating is going to a very good (and reputable) cause.

Have a great weekend!
Jo

my jozi_my favorite place

anneky — thu, 15 jun 2006 11:47:35 +0200

..... a restaurant, view, pie-shop, park, cinema, bar, building, street corner, tree, your secret place.....

FRIDAY special
my jozi #1
will be launched on FRIDAY 23rd of June 2006 @ 18.30
adress: 25A, 14th Street Vrededorp / old Fietas

to make the next my Jozi Session happen
submit
your favorite place in jozi and be part of my jozi #2

how to enter:

1. a description of that place and why you love it so:
2. your name, age and occupation
3. a map of how to get there. pref digital or hand-drawn
4. doodles/drawings/photos/pictures/inspiration/short story/quote from that place.

The aim is get together and have you present your findings to others at a series of Friday Sessions*
Each person has a 5- 10 minute slot with 5 others. We'd like to gather everyone's information as part of a breaking through the mass-marketing rubbish that is the tourist cliché of Jo'burg.
Be part of creating an alternative mythology for your Jozi.
The more creative, cool, insightful and beautiful your responses are the more chances we have to turn this into a publication of some sort in which your collective talents will be enjoyed by other Joburg enthusiasts around the world!

to receive the invites for FRIDAY sessions andthe SPECIAL my jozi sessions contact a.graupner@bgaps.co.za

* please also see earlier posting : network johannesburg
(here you will find the concept of the sessions) , the my jozi sessions will happen on a monthly basis....you can be part of making it happen!

Music for the globe

wendynew — wed, 22 feb 2006 14:54:45 +0200

I am a musician and play at many local Johannesburg venues and music festivals in South Africa. The music I write and play is 21st century folk rock. My dream is for the music to broaden by reaching into the global gig arena. So - any referrals to club owners or festival organizers in Africa, South America, Europe (pretty much anywhere actually) would be welcome. http://www.wendynew.com

johannesburg network artists africa

anneky — mon, 15 may 2006 15:08:58 +0200

Welcome to the second issue of the Bag Factory newsletter which provides a platform for communicating with South African artists and other members of the Triangle Network . The newsletter also presents a list of opportunities offered to artists in the Johannesburg community.
check out:

http://www.bagfactoryart.org.za/html/NEWS/aug05.htm

we, 26'10 south Architects ( Anne Graupner & Thorsten Deckler) have met amazing people from all over the world through the bagfactory ! eg publicWorks from London!

The bagfactory is one of many artist studios in the Triangle Art Trust that is connected worldwide:

The Triangle Arts Trust initiates and facilitates an international network of artist led workshops and residencies which engage audiences through public events and exhibitions.

where ever you are you should interact !!!

how shapeshifters helped big time

muesli — tue, 23 may 2006 13:34:27 +0200

shapeshifters is new but it already seems to work:

through this posting i found architectafrica.com where again i stumbled across this earthbuilding workshop, which i then attended when i was in south africa for a conference.

the workshop was great - and a good opportunity to meet south african architects, contacts we need to spread the idea of open source architecture.

the cool thing: someone at that workshop even knew shapeshifters already :-)

Open Source Architecture for Africa

muesli — wed, 08 mar 2006 17:55:41 +0200

hey, i'm planning to launch a plattform for all stakeholders in African construction projects to share their "sources", following the open source principle. check it out at http://www.osafa.org.

will be presenting the concept at IST africa in may (http://www.ist-africa.org/Conference2006/). get in touch with me in case you're at that conference.

network Johannesburg

anneky — mon, 15 may 2006 15:43:40 +0200

FRIDAY SESSIONS ARE ABOUT EXCHANGING IDEAS

bring a chair
bring a friend
bring a drink

For those who still have to attend Friday Sessions, heres a brief history and why they have come about:

History
Friday Sessions have originated in the beginning of 2005 and are conceptualised and organised by 2610 south Architects ( Anne Graupner & Thorsten Deckler).
The Sessions are informal in nature, entirely unfunded and are held approximately every fortnight at 2610s offices in an old shop (heritage listed building) in Vrededorp, Johannesburg. The format varies from film screenings, exhibitions, talks, discussions and site visits. The subject matter is thus diverse and themes are work shopped by 2610 and interested parties. 2610 acts as curator, endorsing and on occasion developing content.

Purpose
The relative lack of a meaningful culture of debate on architecture, urbanism, art and design serves as a motivation to hold these events. The Sessions enable the exchanging of ideas amongst peers, colleagues, lay-people and other professionals dealing with the urban and built environment and extending a network of likeminded people in the city and across the globe.

Nature of Friday Sessions
Due to their informal nature as well as the subject matter, Friday Sessions are autonomous and spontaneous, a critical aspect we intend to retain as far as possible. Informal discussion after / during presentations are as important as the presentations.

Audience
To date Friday Sessions have gained a dedicated following with new audience members joining through informal networks of word-of-mouth and e-mail. Audiences range from 40 80 people per session. About 60% of audience members are architects and architectural students, whilst others are artists, film-makers, activists, lawyers, actors, teachers, IT managers, etc. The Sessions also serve as an informal educational medium for students as well as professionals.

Network
A loose local and increasingly international network of like-minded professionals has grown around Friday Sessions. To this effect Friday Sessions have been launched in the London in April 2006 by publicWORKS (Andreas Lang & Kathrin Boehm

This network has enabled like-minded people to share information and expertise as well as create confidence in the pursuit of meaningful practice of architecture, art and design.

If you would like to attend Friday Sessions in JOHANNESBURG

contact
a.graupner@bgaps.co.za
t.deckler@bgaps.co.za

Friday sessions have been started in london now by public works
Andreas Lang and Kathrin Boehm

if you would like to attend Friday Sessions in LONDON

contact
andreas@publicworksgroup.net
also watch out for
>>> http://www.londonarchitecturediary.com/event.php?id=391 ) .

hope to see you at the next one!
IN JO"BURG OR LONDON

JOHANNESBURG handmade african toys

anneky — wed, 15 feb 2006 12:34:35 +0200

FUN, solid, creative, beautiful and unique handmade quality toys for children of all ages and occasions can be found in the african toyshop in 44 Stanley Avenue , Johannesburg !
The tiny shop is a absolutely beautiful and inspiring universe and you will definately walk out feeling HAPPY!

also check the website:www.theafricantoyshop.co.za

All wired up!

Fonzie — thu, 16 mar 2006 16:57:14 +0200

I recently commissioned some wire artists to create 3D elements for a corporate invite. I think the challenge was to keep the elements consistent, as all were hand-made and not always by the same craftsman. The result was brilliant and the invite was well received. Live Wire - Greenway Crafters create bead, wire, tin and batique cloth art to your specifications and come highly recommended. They are based in Johannesburg, South Africa, call Christopher on +27 (0)83 544 6390.

Young Photographers

ericpoe — fri, 24 feb 2006 18:29:23 +0200

We recently did a documentary in Johannesburg and worked
with two young upcoming photographers (enthusiastic students).
It was a real pleasure to work with them and they came up with
great motives and portraits. I can really recommend them.
Here are their contact details:
Kutlwano Moagi (ph 076 754 18 13)
Mduduzi Ndzingi (ph 072 744 51 83)

Moritho's Food

binary1 — thu, 23 feb 2006 10:50:29 +0200

Yeah, So was in Braamfontein, johannesburg, south africa, looking for something to eat, nothing fashionable, just ordinar pap+vleis (porrige and meat). I found a place called Moritho's Food, with a tag line saying, 'Feeding the Nation'.

A plate of food is 20 rands (US$ 3), for a drum stick, vors, t-bone steak and pap with gravy.

Thought I should share. Its located opposite the Devonshire Hotel.

Word.

The Trinity Session

sheenagh — thu, 23 feb 2006 16:55:18 +0200

The Trinity Session is an arts consultancy and creative solutions team directed by Stephen Hobbs, Marcus Neustetter and Kathryn Smith. Specialised interest areas include urban development and research, technology and the body, and web and electronic art. Projects to date have included exhibition solutions for the Apartheid Museum (Johannesburg)and the one which most inspires me is the Creative Inner City Initiative which is ongoing. this great initiative is based at the Johannesburg Civic Theatre, hosting exhibitions, projects, workshops and experimental shows. you could contact Marcus Neustetter through the website http://www.onair.co.za

Introducing myself: Roy Blumenthal

royblumenthal — wed, 22 feb 2006 12:00:02 +0200

Hiya...

I'm just introducing myself to the group. I'm an 'artist-at-large' living in Johannesburg, and I make my living out of writing and creating corporate and industrial theatre. I run creativity seminars. I'm a mentor and coach. I love Augusto Boal's Forum Theatre.

I was at the inner city Joburg Shapeshifters meeting, and liked that idea very much indeed.

I'll be interacting more as the days go by.

Blue skies
love
Roy

Greetings

RobMills — fri, 17 feb 2006 13:36:19 +0200

Just joined up. This comunity looks interesting. I'm looking forward to meeting some of you. I am a so-called fine art photographer living in Johannesburg. So-called because the world of fine art is so precious about what is cool so often that whether one is or is not depends on fickle whims.

A major focus of my work is with dance as a performing art and what I would call an energy field. i.e. what happens beyond the stage the stage.

My web page is http://www.signsoflife.co.za - offered tentatively because it always seems not to be complete or properly representative. But there it is.