Name: August 31: "Sir, where is this place?" (Africa) Opening Reception
Start: 2024-08-31T15:00+0:00
End: 2024-08-31T18:00+0:00
Location: August 31: "Sir, where is this place?" (Africa) Opening Reception

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“Sir, where is this place?”

: 8.7832° S, 34.5085° E (Africa): Series 02

Project Duration: 2024.8.18-9.7

Opening Reception: 2024.8.31

“Sir, where is this place?”: 8.7832° S, 34.5085° E (Africa): Series 02 is the second edition of the African series of exhibitions curated by Megan Mace, showcasing the works of contemporary artists and fashion designers from Southern Africa. This exhibition is co-organized by Chengdu Jinjiang District Contemporary Art Center (DCAC), and hosted by Tazishan Art Center. This exhibition is dedicated to the artistic, and cultural exchanges between China, and Africa building an artistic bridge for common development. The exhibition showcases more than 60 artworks from Artist Proof Studio in Johannesburg, South Africa, as well as fashion collections from renowned designers Gugu Peteni, Ntando Ngwenya and Thabo Makhetha.

We are very pleased to invite artists Phillipah Rumano and Tshegofatso Phore to participate in a three-week artist residency program from the 18th to the 31st of August 2024. This residency program will provide the artists with a unique opportunity to come to Chengdu, China, where they will engage in artistic exchanges with local artists and communities, create new works and establish meaningful connections between Africa and China.We are also collaborating with PAO, a new-age soda brand inspired by mixology and made exclusively with Chinese and Asian ingredients, to create a bespoke series of artworks inspired by the brand’s unique DNA.

With the strong support of Chengdu Jinjiang District Contemporary Art Center (DCAC), this exhibition will launch the Artist in residency Program on August 18th. The exhibition will officially open at 3 pm on August 31st. We invite you to the Tazishan Art Center for the exhibition “Master, where is this place?: 8.7832° S, 34.5085° E (Africa)” . Join us in welcoming the resident artists, unveil the exhibition space, and witness the great power of art and fashion.

——Curator Megan Mace

Artists

Alex Nkuna	Bekezel Mabena	Ben Mphande
Ben Ngobeni	Boitumelo Gaotlhaelwe	Bokang Mankoe
David Madlabane	Donald Makola	Dudu More

George Mokwena	Gugulethu Mnguni	Gugu Peteni (GUGU)
Hlavutelo Ngobeni	Ilse Pahl	Kagiso Diale
Katlego Kgomo	Khosi Kunen	Lebohang Motaung

Musawenkosi Duma	Nico Ras	Ntando Ngwenya
Obakeng Masilo	Phillip Mabote	Phillipah Rumano
Reneilwe Mathibe	Samantha Maseko	Seza Zitha

Sifiso Temba	Thabo Makhetha	Thandiwe Khumalo
Thulani Gancka	Tsako Hobyani	Tshegofatso Phore
Welile Dube	_	_

[08.31] The exhibition officially opened

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Opening Reception Date/ Time:
August 31 from 3pm

Venue:
Tazishan Art Center 塔子山艺术中心

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