This year SAFFA in association with The Project Space had in residence artist Barbara Schroeder. Schroeder spent about a month at August House which is located at End St, Doornfontein, Johannesburg which unlike France gave her a new perspective of life and one’s sense of freedom, not physically but spiritually. Schroeder engaged not only with her own […]
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Last Monday we had the privilege to be hosted by The Bag Factory for a conversation in-between Andrew Tshabangu and Sam Nhengethwa on their journey to Saint Emilion within the framework of the SAFFCA residencies. In fact both artists have had their studio at the Bag at some stage in their career. It was therefore […]
On the 21 July 2017 AFSACSA hosted the last Open Studio for Sam Nhlengethwa. Unfortunately, Pierre Lombart was unable to attend this event but Jonathan Hindson graciously filled in. Hindson and Nhlengethwa generated a conversation that not only spoke about what Nhlengethwa had done in his life but South African art in general during Apartheid and […]
We have the true pleasure of announcing the arrival of Andrew Tshabangu at AFSACSA in Saint Emilion. Andrew will follow the steps of Sam Nhlengethwa. Nhlengethwa at the beginning of August after the St Emilion Jazz Festival. We will be sad to see Sam leave but will be delighted to welcome. Andrew who will be […]
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Sam Nhlengethwa was joined by Bali and their Daughter Ofentse at dinner at Pierre’s table. They all have agreed to join again in Johannesburg for a Sunday lunch in Westcliff in the dappled light at the foot of the pin oak to celebrate spring. […]
During his stay in St Emilion, Sam Nhlengethwa and Ruzy Rusike were able to go to the concert of Kei McGregor, the son of the late Chris McGregor which was also attended by his widow Maxine McGregor. During the concert, Kei did a dedication to Hugh Masekela and to Chris, his father. Furthermore, he highlighted the significance […]
We had our first informal gathering at ASACSA around one of our celebrated Southern African Art legend, Sam Nhlengethwa. Sam has been with us in residency for a month and we were able to share on Monday night with the local community some of his journeys. Kei Mac Gregor, the son of the great Chris […]
C’est avec joie et fierté que nous pouvons vous annoncer l’arrivée récente de Sam Nhlengethwa à l’AFSACSA à Saint Emilion. Sam travaillera en résidence au 3 Bis rue de la Porte St Martin jusqu’à la fin du mois de juillet. Il sera de ce fait en nos murs au moment du Festival de Jazz de […]
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The 2016 season in Saint Emilion is now closed after our last event. We are exhilarated at the idea of welcoming as many of you as possible in our space in Saint Emilion, AFSACSA, when visiting France. Pauline Gutter will be in residency with us and will be followed by Sam Nhlengethwa who will be […]