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It’s culture, visual arts and music galore in Parktown North this weekend as the BMW Art Generation returns for its 4th edition. This year’s walkabout at the BMW Art Haus, in partnership with FNB Art Joburg, is titled From Whose Waters Do We Drink? and dissects knowledge systems, references and inheritances through dialogue with some of Africa’s most impactful voices.
What to expect
Not only will guests indulge in exhibitions and conversations with fellow thinkers, artists and enthusiasts, but they will also dig into a variety of South African cuisine, washing it down with Mzansi’s finest Methode Cap Classique and wine.
Following the 29 to 30 August opening weekend, the Art Haus remains open until 6 September. Partner FNB Art Joburg runs from 4 to 6 September, and the former crosses over to the Sandton Convention Centre on these days for a full-fledged collaboration.
This year’s guests can look forward to the artistic prowess of Bronwyn Katz, Kamva Matuis, Robin Rhode and Lindokuhle Sobekwa, among others. Day one will be headlined by award-winning musician Thando Zide, and on day two, jazz maestro and academic Nduduzo Makhathini is the leading performing artist.
Previous creative brains who have been celebrated by the platform include Sir Professor Zanele Muholi, Ayana V. Jackson and William Kentridge against the backdrop of performances by Muneyi, Gregory Maqoma, Msaki, the legendary Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse and other renowned local talent.
The guests’ literary palate will be serviced by Jonathan Ball Publishers’ selection of titles. This is the second year of the partnership.
Unpacking the partnership
The collaboration with Jonathan Ball was sparked by Esther Mahlangu’s book, To Paint Is In My Heart, which they published, and the return of the visual artist’s BMW Art Car to her home country for the first time in 30 years since it was painted in 1991.
The Art Car’s return coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Art Cars, and Mahlangu’s book served as the bridge between automotive design, visual heritage and literature.
General Manager for Customer and Brand at BMW South Africa, Taz Ramphisa, said, “The BMW Art Generation reflects our commitment to creativity, cultural exchange and meaningful engagement with contemporary African art.
“By creating spaces for discovery, reflection and exchange, we aim to support the ideas, voices and practices that continue to shape the continent’s cultural landscape.”
Art has been described as a universal language with the power to unite, and Taz extended this by recognising its ability to also open new perspectives and deepen our understanding of the world around us.
- What: BMW Art Generation in partnership with FNB Art Joburg
- When: 29 to 6 September
- Where: BMW Art Haus, Parktown North (BMW At Generation) and Sandton Convention Centre (FNB Art Joburg)
- Cost: R200 to R400 (FNB At Joburg), R500 (Art Generation) tickets on tixsa.
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