On Wednesday we were lucky enough to be invited by Benji to see the dress rehearsal of William Kentridge's play Voytjek, which is based on the well known existing play.
Kentridge, among others such as Rosenclaire, Kim Lieberman and Krut Publishers have studio space at the new Arts On Main Precinct in downtown Josi. It is a fantastic revival of an old car manufacturing plant from the 40's, hence the oldsmobile as mascot on top of the restaurant.
The play was great and held in Kentridge's studio.
Upstairs are the most magnificent and huge Kentridge tapestries done in collaboration with a group of women weavers.
Toon Verhoef who is currently artist in residence at Nirox will have an exhibtion at the Nirox Gallery space and will be doing a massive mural there in 3wks time.
We meandered through Randburg, Brixton and then over the Mandela Bridge which was a fascinating journey and perspective on the new reclaimed city of Johannesburg.
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