David Krut Projects

In this episode, Britt Lawton chats to Hagen Gersie about the significance of the MOMA catalogue and exhibition 'Impressions from South Africa, 1965 to Now.' - text by Judith B. Hecker. A unique and brief history of South African Art and politics is explored through the selection of works from the Museum of Modern Arts collection. Britt outlines the content of the catalogue - which is consistent with the educational message of the exhibition. She also expands on the reason why she chose to preview this catalogue and explores the structure of the collection that spans over 20 South African artists through a variety of print mediums and era's.Sandile Goje, 'The Meeting of Two Cultures, 1993.' - https://www.moma.org/collection/works/95151Diane Victor, 'Disasters of Peace, 2001 - 2003.' - https://www.moma.org/collection/works/95157The David Krut Podcast is a production of David Krut Projects.Hosted and produced by Hagen Gersie, research and preview by Britt Lawton.Bookstore website: https://davidkrutbookstores.co

In this episode, we focus on the presence of rhinos in the work of William Kentridge. Here we present to you two related extracts about rhinos and the making of them, taken from publications on the artist’s work. Both of these extracts focus on work made around the time of William Kentridge’s production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, in which the rhino plays a central role via on-stage projections.Listening Time | 15 Minutes1. Extract from ‘I am the Bird Catcher’, essay by Kate McCrickard, in Flute – p150The book, William Kentridge Flute, published by David Krut Publishing in 2006 traces the creative project of Kentridge’s production of the opera.2. Extract from Double Vision: Albrecht Dürer / William Kentridge – Transformations of the Rhinoceros in William Kentridge – pp88-89PREFACE: Double Vision is the catalogue that was produced to accompany an exhibition of the same name, which had the ambitious plan to simultaneously investigate the work of Albrecht Dürer and William Kentridge, and their approaches to pri

In this episode, German intern Hagen Gersie talks about the latest book he's read from our bookstore - The Dada Spirit by Emmanuel De L'Ecotais.Take a listen as Hagen beautifully recites a sound poem by Hugo Ball titled 'Karawane.' A sound poem essentially combines literary and musical composition to emphasize the central role of human speech in the reading or recitation of text.Hagen and Mtha discuss the core idea of the book which is that because of the diversity of Dada creations, the movement is not an "ism" of the art world: there is no Dada "style," although a single spirit does govern the works of this movement, which is at once anti-conformist, anti-bourgeois and above all, anti-artistic.The David Krut Podcast is a production of David Krut Projects.Hosted by Mthabisi Sithole Preview and production by Hagen Gersie Bookstore website: https://davidkrutbookstores.com/ Visit us at 151 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Johannesburg or Arts on Main - 264 Fox Street, Maboneng, Johannesburg. Follow us on instagram

In this episode of the David Krut Podcast we are going to step outside and wander into the forest. A forest that is, populated with trees drawn and printed by William Kentridge. We are going to hear thoughts and extracts relating to the presence of trees in Kentridge’s body of work.Here we present to you a collection of thoughts and writings about trees and the making of them. Enjoy!SELECTED PRINTS:Universal Archive, tree singles – Ref 37 – 42, Ref 46, Ref 47, Ref 49 – 52Universal Archive, two-plate trees – Ref 55, Ref 56Universal Archive: Nine TreesUniversal Archive: Big TreeLekkerbreekIf you have no eyeWalking Man (cf Telephone Lady)Staying Home (Sleeping on Glass) – cf. WK Prints p80 / 81This is How The Tree Breaks (Sleeping on Glass) – cf. WK Prints p80 / 83 Terminal Hurt, Terminal Longing (Sleeping on Glass) – cf. WK Prints p80 / 83David Krut Podcast is a production of David Krut Projects. Producer and editor was Hagen Gersie Narration and Curation of text by Jacqueline FlintHosted by Britt Lawton

In this episode, Mthabisi Sithole from the David Krut Bookstore gives a brief preview of one of his favourite books -'Bird Monk Seding' by Lesego Rampolokeng. | Listening time: 5 minutesThis is the author's third novel and was awarded the 2017 University of Johannesburg Prize for South African Writing in English. It was also shortlisted for the prestigious Sunday Times Barry Ronge Fiction Prize in 2018.Bird Monk Seding is a portrait of a Groot Marico township two decades into South Africa’s democracy painted with literary honesty, refreshingly interwoven into a beautiful piece of South African Fiction. Preview and Narration by Mthabisi Sithole Hosted and edited by Hagen GersieBookstore website: https://davidkrutbookstores.com/Visit us at 151 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Johannesburg or Arts on Main - 264 Fox Street, Maboneng, Johannesburg. Follow us on instagram - @DavidKrutBookstore and Like our Facebook Page!

Upon reflecting on 27 years of collaboration between William Kentridge and David Krut, David Krut Projects is showcasing large-scale and iconic artworks published by David Krut and other studios over the years in an exhibition titled '27 Years of Collaboration.'This episode looks at the artworks included in the exhibition from the Universal Archive. Particularly 'Ref. 13,15,16' and 'Peonies.'Listening time: 4 minutesHosted by Britt LAwton, edited by Hagen Gersie & research by Jacqueline FlintNew Editions - http://davidkrutprojects.com/52728/new-editions-by-william-kentridgeRef. 13 - http://davidkrutprojects.com/artworks/17906/universal-archive-ref-13Ref. 15 - http://davidkrutprojects.com/artworks/17907/universal-archive-ref-15-ed-of-20Ref. 16 - http://davidkrutprojects.com/artworks/17908/universal-archive-ref-16Peonies - http://davidkrutprojects.com/artworks/21088/universal-archive-peonies-ed-of-40Test for Manet - http://davidkrutprojects.com/artworks/43259/test-for-manetExhibition page: http://davidkrutp

In this episode, David Krut is in conversation with master printer Jillian Ross about the origins and working process of the Triumphs & Laments Woodcuts Series, as well as what to expect in a new showcase at the David Krut Gallery titled 'William Kentridge: 27 Years of Collaboration.' They also touch on an upcoming presentation of William Kentridge prints at the Latitudes Art Fair taking place from 13 to 15 September 2019. For more information visit the exhibition page on the David Krut Website: http://davidkrutprojects.com/exhibitions/52442/52442

In this episode, artist Stephen Hobbs and writer Jacqueline Flint have a conversation about Stephen’s latest exhibition at David Krut Projects titled Body Parts (July - August 2019). The conversation took place at the David Krut Gallery - 142 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Johannesburg. The two talk about where Hobbs draws his inspiration from - structures, buildings and the city of Johannesburg. Jacqueline interrogates how this exhibition - Body Parts - differs from his previous showcases as it is the first exhibition to include a personal narrative related to the artist's complicated medical history. They then discuss the wider themes surrounding this body of work in this new context. Jacqueline and Stephen have had a long term working relationship, whereby the shifts throughout his career have been observed and understood on both a personal and professional level. Enjoy!Chapters:0:40 Jacqueline’s Disclaimer2:31 The Body, the built environment and engineering vis-à-vis the structural stress response of the bod

In this episode, Britt Lawton from David Krut Projects spoke to illustrator, artist and graphic novelist Zhi Zulu about her latest artwork 'Zebra Crossing'- the result of a recent collaboration between the artist and printers from the David Krut Workshop. Zhi opens up about working with a new medium, how she feels entering the fine arts realm and what she learned about printmaking and her inner artist self and he very important question - whether the 'non-Big Five' animals feel excluded - was naturally discussed as well.The two also spoke about the economic pressures on an illustrator, the need to get exposure and about different projects Zhi does. In the end, she expands on her community work and what art can do in order to help teach literacy and educate people.Be sure to listen to the earlier episode with Zhi from our Artist series - The Powers of Illustration - to find out more about the artist and her practice.CHAPTERS: 00:29 – Zebra Crossing at Turbine Art Fair (idea, colour scheme, feedback) 06:40 –

In this episode, Britt Lawton from the David Krut Gallery sat down to speak to self-taught artist Paul Senyol the day of his opening for Markers - a solo showcase done in collaboration with Paul Senyol and his representing gallery Salon91, Cape Town. Paul Senyol is an abstract painter who reflects the details of everyday life, paired down to an empathy with colour, line and form. His work is a carefully crafted response to his wonderings through various spaces. The colours and textures of urban and natural environments inform his spontaneous practice in the studio. Skateboarding emerged as a gateway to early creative works on the street and remains an important part of Senyol’s experience of urban spaces. His unique visual language is founded on the inevitable change and flux in environments and his works are testament to the translation of experiences into form. CHAPTERS00:35 – Wecome to Johannesburg! 2:45 – Intention, composition and Finland residency; ‘The paintings always have a drawing’06:35 – Creative

In this episode, Erin and Mthabisi from David Krut Projects discuss our latest showcase titled 'Treasure Trove'at the Blue House - 151 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood. Treasure Trove is a collection or store of valuable or delightful things.A continuation of a previous David Krut Projects (DKP) showcase of almost sold-out prints from David Krut Workshop (DKW) collaborations through the years; the Blue House at 151 Jan Smuts Avenue presents Treasure Trove.Mentioned artworks include Diane Victor’s Springbokkie-Trojan,from her Birth Of A Nation series; a suite of ten etchings using imagery derived from classical mythology and adapted to a South African context of visuality.Find out more about the series here: http://davidkrutprojects.com/46258/birth-of-a-nation-set-by-diane-victorAnother feature is by international artist RaQuel Van Haver who was invited to spend a week at DKW making prints. During her time in studio, she began a new body of work, the definition of a system; where she depicted topics about global migrat

Elize De Beer had an opportunity to chat to João Orecchia at our Arts on Main Workshop about his music and artistic practice ahead of his upcoming exhibition Instruction, opening 14 May 2019 – 142A Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood. João Orecchia is a Johannesburg based artist, composer and maker of physical and virtual “things” that play with reality by deconstruction, shifting expectations of standard uses or purposes of objects and processes. Orecchia talks about his visual exploration of his playful and intuitive working process with sound and music. He finds ways of charting sonic movements and translations onto paper, developing a unique written musical language, which is incorporated into experimental music scores. Instruction will be his first solo exhibition and showcases Orecchia’s first series of etchings and woodcuts created in collaboration with the David Krut Workshop and Master Printer Jillian Ross. The body of prints is accompanied by static and interactive sound installations, videos and performanc

Welcome to another epsoide of The David Krut Projects Podcast, today we are unpacking the artworks that will be showcased in an upcoming exhibition, Urban Chemistry: Creative Place-making in Johannesburg. Which will be opening on the 3rd of May 2019 at David Krut Projects, New York and later on in the year at David Krut Projects, Johannesburg. Our speakers today are The Johannesburg Development Agency's Art My Jozi Project artists: Zivanai Matangi, Thusi Vukani, Senzo Bongwana, Sparks Napoli, Mantala Nkoatse and Stephen Hobbs. The Johannesburg Development Agency’s Art My Jozi Project implements functional public art enhancements and facilities in strategic public places in key nodes along the City’s transit corridors.Executed under the oversight and funding of the City’s Development Planning Department, the Art My Jozi documentary team, known as the Creative Crew, engages in an ongoing programme of workshops, events and installations - exploring creative place-making through community participation and co-pro

In this episode, Elize de Beer and Britt Lawton from the David Krut Projects (DKP) team are in conversation about The Cat Show! A group exhibition hosted at 142A Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood from December 2018 until February 2019 where young and established artists associated with DKP have responded to the theme of Cats!Elize and Britt have chosen some of their favourite pieces to talk about - works that they feel have contributed to the quirky and memorable nature of the showcase. Chapters: 00:00 - 00:38 - Welcome Back!- What is 'The Cat SHow?'02:29 - Flaccid Feline Fiasko Fantasy by Faniehttp://davidkrutprojects.com/artworks/49625/fanie-buys-flaccid-feline-fiasko-fantasy03:00 - Self-portrait as a cat?: Heidi Fouriehttp://davidkrutprojects.com/artworks/49662/heidi-fourie-self-portrait-as-a-cat03:37 - Odysseus had a little lamb: Diane Victor http://davidkrutprojects.com/artworks/49851/diane-victor-odyesseuss-cat04:26 - Digital art, ancient beliefs: Zhi Zuluhttp://davidkrutprojects.com/artworks/49865/zhi-zulu-ik

This episode of the David Krut Projects podcast is an audio guide to artist Lorenzo Nassimbeni solo showcase, POLYGRAPH. The exhibition is a portrait of the artist, composed of varying qualities and languages of line work which are reflective of his response to various physical environments and contexts. The work in the exhibition is made up of four distinct chapters which are structured as a linear narrative – a journey from one form of urbanity or place to another as experienced by the artist. These chapters can be heard in the podcast. They are progressing, so the line quality, and its message, changes. The line is a barometer of the personal condition of the artist, in response to place.Be sure to go have a look at the exhibition, at David Krut Projects, 142A Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Johannesburg. Exhibition Opens on Thursday, 18 October, 18h00-20h00Walkabout with the artist on Saturday, 20 October, 11h00-12h00For more information contact info-jhb@davidkrut.com or 011 880 6368

In this episode Nadia Myburgh is in conversation with multidisciplinary artist Jared Aufrichtig at the David Krut Projects Bookstore in Parkwood, Johannesburg. Be Sure to have a look at the exhibition at the 151 GALLERY called POST THIS which will be up until the 20th of October 2018, Located at 151 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood.00:00 - 01:20: Introduction01:20 - 02:18: Who is Jared? Jared on creativity02:18 - 08:27: Jared on his craft (photography, graffiti, printmaking, creative outreach programmes)08:27 - 13:41: On channels and structures in the art world and blurring the lines through his own work13:41- 15:03: On his multi-layered thinking and multidisciplinary practice 15:03 - 19:05: On his creative process and the relationship between all the mediums he uses - how one medium informs the next.19:05- 20:20: Old mediums / media vs new20:20 - 22:50: The process within the last zine workshop which he lead at 151 and Approach and value in the youth development projects22:50- 25:50 On collaboration and the importanc

This is a special edition episode where Serbian born artist Maja Maljević is under interrogation by Master Printer Jillian Ross. Majević's artist practice and exhibition - Polytekton - are brought into question. To find out more about the exhibition visit: http://davidkrutprojects.com/exhibitions/48636/polytekton-by-maja-maljevic00:40 - Audio from the Interrogation between Jillian Ross and Maja Maljević02:00 - Who is Maja Maljević?05:18 - I have a photograph of your studio...06:10 - What is Polytekton?07:55 - Documents for the People09:10 - Petit Fours10:00 - Is Painting an honest pursuit?10:43 - Can we trust you?

In this Podcast Elize de Beer talks to Michelle Betty about her journey as an editor and poet, as well as her poetry publications and collaborations, such as Dryad Press and New Contrast.Michelle starts off the Podcast with a reading of the poem published by Douglas Reid Skinner and Patricia Schonstein in Stanzas 12 called 'Beneath albumen yolk' and ends it off with some advise from poet W. S. Merwin to all practicing writers.For more information on Dryad Press check out their website at http://dryadpress.co.za/

In this episode the David Krut Workshop's Master Printer Jillian Ross speaks about her experience of joining the workshop and her work with artist Colbert Mashile. Link to Colbert Mashile Artist Page:http://davidkrutprojects.com/artists/93/colbert-mashilewww.davidkrut.com

Elize de Beer is in conversation with artist Stephen Hobbs in his Studio in Johannesburg. In this podcast episode, Hobbs speaks about how his artistic practice began as a conceptual artist and how that conceptual way of thinking has developed in his current influences and use of materials. CHAPTERS:0:42: Three words to describe Hobb's practise0:52: The Start of Hobb's practise as a conceptual artist 3:58: Interesting in Uran Design and Architecture 6:27: Working as a public artist 11:22: Public vs Gallery realm13:44: How printmaking has influenced Hobb's practise 16:21: How printmaking has influenced other areas of Hobb's practise 17:53: Use of Text and Words 20:05: Use of Camouflage 23:34: Intrest in and use of Optics 26:15: Use of Book as an artistic medium 28:14: Use of Pop-up books 31:32: Summing it up