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 […]
25: An Auction of Contemporary Art https://www.dropbox.com/s/05w148nxs0vijeu/Bag%20Factory%20Auction%20Catalogue.pdf?dl=0 You and your partner are cordially invited to 25: An Auction of Contemporary Art by the Bag Factory Artists’ Studios. The auction aims to provide buyers with an opportunity to purchase the best contemporary work currently available in the market. Some of the art on auction will either […]
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This is a friendly reminder that “25 – An auction of contemporary art” is taking place this week Thursday, 17 November, at 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the ABSA Gallery. Please remember to RSVP by emailing Ntokozo Mhlongo at Ntokozo.mhlongo2@absa.co.za This auction has something for everyone with estimates ranging from R3000 to R200 000 across a body of exciting […]
The Bag Factory in partnership the ABSA Gallery and Strauss & Co will be hosting “25 – An Auction of Contemporary Art” on Thursday 17 November at the ABSA Gallery from 6:30pm. The work will be available to preview at the Gallery from Thursday 10 November. The auction contains contemporary work that has either never […]
The Bag Factory is excited to present a 2-day live drawing master class facilitated by Diana Hyslop. The workshop, which is funded by the National Lotteries Commission, is part of the Bag Factory’s 25th-anniversary celebrations. Life drawing is one of the most effective ways to improve the observational skills required for drawing and painting and […]
Text: Sfiso Atomza Buthelezi Photograph: Supplied I head towards the Oriental Plaza, looking for The Bag Factory. I pass Newtown, the “old” Cultural district of Johannesburg, “old” because Maboneng seems to have taken over that title. My survival instinct pushes me to walk on the busier streets to avoid confrontations with vagrants and hunger, homelessness […]
Gemma Hart | 30 August, 2016 08:38 Nestled between the edge of Newtown and Fordsburg, a former industrial warehouse is now a space of continuous cultural exchange where artists are engaged in conversation about their different cultures and experiences…Click to continue reading Article first seen Time Live […]
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Dr David Koloane is a widely respected artist and a founder of the Bag Factory Artists Studios. His career has spanned more than 50 years and his work is housed in collections all around the world. In a celebration of his life and his contribution to the visual arts in South Africa, the Bag Factory […]
The Bag Factory is inviting applications for a Funded Studio residency FUNDED STUDIO SPACE The Bag Factory is offering a funded studio space for 1 artist as of 01 August 2016. The programme will run for 10 months and is aimed at a mid career artist (an artist that has been practising for more than […]
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A Late morning with Usha Seejarim at The Bag Factory. I have seen her for many years, but had never looked at her. I had often heard her, but had never listened to her. Finally, we made the time to talk. It became a revelation to me. Usha was moving quietly and gently in her […]