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SUMMARY:HEAT Festival: Benting & Ahjum Exhibit – 6–16 August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Shaunez Benting & Whaleed Ahjum Exhibit at HEAT Winter Arts Festival – 6–16 August 2025\n🖼️ Two powerful Cape voices\, one unforgettable exhibition \nThis August\, as part of the HEAT Winter Arts Festival\, we proudly spotlight the exceptional work of Shaunez Benting and M. Whaleed Ahjum – two of Cape Town’s most compelling visual storytellers – at the Sisonke Art Gallery\, located in the iconic Cape Heritage Hotel. \nRunning from 6–16 August 2025\, the exhibition is presented in proud collaboration with House Union Block (HUB)\, administered by Spier Arts Trust\, and Our Cape Town Heritage. \n\nTelling Untold Stories Through Art\nBoth artists bring deeply personal yet widely resonant perspectives\, drawing from themes of Cape Malay heritage\, cultural identity\, and collective resilience. Their new works promise to be as moving as they are meaningful—each piece unveiling a rich\, unique story that reflects the lived experiences and memories of local communities. \n🎨 From nostalgia to triumph\, their storytelling through visual mediums connects audiences with the spirit and legacy of generations\, serving as a vital form of cultural preservation and education. \nThis year’s participation in HEAT marks a significant milestone for our nonprofit organisation\, as we continue expanding platforms that honour voices often left unheard in mainstream spaces. \n\nWhy You Should Visit\nThis curated showcase: \n\nHighlights untold Cape Town heritage narratives\nChampions accessibility and inclusivity in the visual arts\nCreates a space for dialogue on culture\, memory\, and identity\nCelebrates art as a tool for community reflection and empowerment\n\n🔗 Join the conversation\, experience the art\, and support local talent. \n📍 Venue: Sisonke Art Gallery\, Cape Heritage Hotel📅 Dates: 6–16 August 2025📧 Collaborate or sponsor: info@ourcapetownheritage.org🌐 ourcapetownheritage.org📱 Follow HEAT: @heat_arts_festival
URL:https://iamcapetown.co.za/event/heat-festival-benting-ahjum-exhibit-6-16-august-2025/
LOCATION:Sisonke Art Gallery\, 90 Bree Street\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8000\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Heritage
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SUMMARY:Through the Lens: Andrei Stenin International Photo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:When: March 12 – March 16\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nWhere: Good Hope Gallery\, Castle of Good Hope\, Cape Town \nCost: Free \nAbout the Event: \nThe Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest Exhibition comes to Cape Town for the first time. Featuring powerful works by young photojournalists (18-33 years old)\, the exhibition highlights stunning images from around the world. It honours the legacy of Andrei Stenin\, a Russian photojournalist killed in the line of duty in 2014. Hosted by Independent Media\, IOL\, ANA\, and Sputnik News Agency\, this is one of the world’s top 10 photojournalism showcases.
URL:https://iamcapetown.co.za/event/through-the-lens-andrei-stenin-international-photo-exhibition/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240307T090000
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SUMMARY:A Glimpse Between Memoirs: Childhood Nostalgia
DESCRIPTION:OCTH [Our Cape Town Heritage] introduces the artistic collaboration of Shaunez Benting and Whaleed Ahjum who both explore the crucial role nostalgia and cultural heritage plays within shaping identity. \nBoth artists share stories of their identity through their detailed art and rich cultural history\, allowing them to connect with their compelling past. By revisiting the historical tapestry of South Africa\, encompassing both its triumphs and challenges\, the artists craft a narrative that is both intricate and deeply personal. Serving as poignant reminders of the historical struggles endured by our predecessors and their strength\, shaping our present-day sense of community. \nAs part of ‘decolonizing the art world’\, it is important to focus on creating local art cannons that sheds light on how we view culture and heritage\, to show what art is to the marginalized and how outlook influences our perception of the things we view that is informed by culture\, tradition\, religion and history. The idea serves to push back on the Western ideologies and values\, creating an accessible space for more cultural stories to be honoured\, embraced and told about marginalized people\, their culture and history.
URL:https://iamcapetown.co.za/event/a-glimpse-between-memoirs-childhood-nostalgia/
LOCATION:Bo Kaap Cultural Hub\, 26 Pentz Street\, Bo Kaap\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8000\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Heritage,Indigenous People
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