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David Krut PodcastApophenia: Nkhensani Mkhari in Conversation with Roxy Kaczmarek.Hello listeners, and welcome back!In this lastest episode of the David Krut Podcast, one of our printers', Roxy Kaczmarek sits down with post-disciplinary artist and curator Nkhensani Mkhari to discuss his new show with David Krut Projects and his time colloborating with the David Krut Workshop.
2025-03-2838 min
David Krut PodcastPractioners in Conversation Ep.5: BookshoperyHello listeners. In todays episode of the David Krut Podcast Nathalie Viruly continues her conversation with David Krut. She and David Krut discuss her masters research on book shops, exploring what such places are and what they could be.
2025-01-2816 min
David Krut PodcastPractioners in Conversation Ep. 4: Curating through constellations of fakers, makers, and good intentionsWelcome back David Krut Listeners, and happy 2025. This year we will be continueing our latest series of podcasts, Practioners in Conversation. In this weeks episode, we welcome art writer and curator Nathalie Viruly to the Blue House as she discusses her work and her master's studies with David Krut. (NB: In the Podcast David Krut refers to Nathalie's booth at the Cape Town Art Fair last year. He states that the sold out work was created by her co-founder, Michael Tymbios. In truth, these works were created by Selwyn Steyn. Apologies for the confusion)(Produced...
2025-01-2116 min
David Krut PodcastPractitioners in Conversation Ep.2: Mpho Moshe Matholane (Continued)Welcome back listeners! Today we continue with our new series of conversations that will be taking place at the Blue House between David Krut and passionate practitioners. The sit down with David to discuss their work, fields, interest and more.Kicking off the series we are deligthed to have Photographer, Art Historian, Visual Culture Lecturer and PhD Candidate Mpho Moshe Matholane joining us in the Blue House's meditation garden. This episode continues from where we left off on the last episode. (Produced by Alison Kane)
2024-11-1920 min
David Krut PodcastPractitioners in Conversation Ep.1: Mpho Moshe MatholaneWelcome back listeners! Today we introduce a new series of conversations that will be taking place at the Blue House between David Krut and passionate practitioners. They sit down with David to discuss their work, fields, interest and more.Kicking off the series we are deligthed to have Photographer, Art Historian, Visual Culture Lecturer and PhD Candidate Mpho Moshe Matholane joining us in the Blue House's meditation garden.(Produced by Alison Kane)
2024-11-1222 min
David Krut PodcastOccupants in Conversation: Lungile Ngcobo and Hoek Swaratlhe take over the David Krut PodcastTwo memebers of Occupy the Gallery, Lungile Ngcobo (David Krut Workshop Administrator) and Hoek Swaratlhe sit down to discuss Swaratlhe's work created in with collaborative printer Sbongiseni Khulu at DKW. Explore his work at davidkrutprojects.com and keep an eye out for more information about the exhibition Reclaiming Quarters.
2024-10-2914 min
David Krut PodcastDavid Krut in Conversation with Nigel Greenhalgh.David Krut sits down with actor and founder of Stageworks Nigel Greenhalgh to discuss Imagination, creativty and working with children.
2024-10-1534 min
David Krut PodcastConversations Between Stephen Hobbs and David Krut - Ep.2: Retroactive OrientationOnce again, David Krut sits down with Stephen Hobbs to continue their discussion around Hobbs's life and work, as well as the history of Johannesburg and South Africa's contemporary art scene. In this episode, the two discuss Hobbs's time as the gallery manager at the Market Theatre Gallery, Johannesburg's two biennales and more about the 90s. [Produced by Alison Kane]
2024-08-1432 min
David Krut PodcastConversations Between Stephen Hobbs and David Krut - Ep.1: Reconstructed Trees and Other MindsetsWe are excited to announce a new podcast episode featuring artist Stephen Hobbs! Hobbs has a longstanding relationship with DKP that spans over 15 years. In this episode, Hobbs sat down with David Krut to discuss his history, his relationship with Johannesburg and share hysterical anecdotes about his life as an artist.(Artist notes: Hobbs was taught print making and critical theory by Colin Richards and Photography by Jo Ractliffe.)[Produced by Alison Kane]
2024-07-2433 min
David Krut PodcastMotlhoki Nono - Kissing StudiesOn the 14th of February 2024 we had the pleasure of opening a special Valentine's Day exhibition by South African artist, Motlhoki Nono. The exhibition, titled 'Kissing Studies', serves as a profound reflection on the performance of the kiss, delving into the nuanced questions surrounding the constructions of romance. The artist confronts the ‘ideal object of love’, by rendering gentle forms of black lovers’ image near and within romance. In this playful series exploring black people speaking in tongues, Motlhoki aims to unravel the complex tapestry of love while scrutinising the historic representation of black characters across diverse romantic narratives.
2024-03-0732 minDavid Krut PodcastPhumulani Ntuli - “Kunela iphuzu emafini’ / echoes of the point cloud"In this episode, Phumulani Ntuli expands on his most recent collaboration with David Krut Projects that resulted in his body of work “Kunela iphuzu emafini’ / echoes of the point cloud"The works are largely inspired by a film titled, ‘Jim Goes to Joburg’ directed by Donald Swanson – in this podcast, the artist has generated the voice of Donald Swanson using AI to narrate his answers! 'Kunanela iphuzu emafini / Echoes of the Point Cloud' contains excerpts from South Africa’s history of motion pictures in collision with current point cloud data, automation, and synthesis bestowed by Artificial Inte...
2024-01-0207 minDavid Krut PodcastAfrican Bats NPC in conversation with David Krut.I imagine you to be wondering what could link an alternative arts bookstore to the world of bat conservation. The view of David Krut Projects in general is that art is not only a cultural, creative practice but also a knowledge system that disseminates information through one of our fundamental processing senses; sight. We believe in the importance of recognising the necessity of creativity across all professional fields, more so, how impactful cross-pollination of creativity between different professions. Ernest Charles James Seamar graciously gave us his time to teach us about all things bats. We le...
2023-10-0549 min
David Krut PodcastDavid Krut Projects: The Printing Girls ep.2/3 - Fiver Löcker on Collecting History and Preserving Legacy | Listening time 33 minutesIn this episode Christa Swanepoel is joined by artist and printmaker Fiver Löcker who tells us about her reasons for becoming an artist and how her life’s journey of constant travel and new experiences has impacted the way in which she creates and shares her perspective with the world. Fiver was born in Duisburg, Germany in 1963. Since leaving Germany at the age of 19 she has worked, lived and travelled around the world. She is interested in documenting different cultures, working on the premise that every culture looks strange to someone, and that what we think is n...
2022-12-0933 min
David Krut PodcastDavid Krut Podcast: The Printing Girls ep.1/3 - Lyrene Kühn-Botma on Presence and Absence | Listening time 24 minutesIn this episode, the first of 3 episodes featuring The Printing Girls, Christa Swanepoel invited Lyrene Kühn-Botma to talk about her involvement in the all-female printing collective The Printing Girls, her conceptual artwork themes and the intricacies behind stone lithograph printing. Lyrene tells us how past experiences of grief and loss has influenced her work and development as artist, what she hopes to do next and how she continues to push the boundaries of printmaking in her personal practice. Lyrene Kühn-Botma is an artist and researcher working with and combining traditional printing media, drawing and digital dra...
2022-12-0224 min
David Krut PodcastDavid Krut Podcast: Roxy Kaczmarek - Botanical Sensibilities | 20 minute listen timeIn this episode, we talk to artist Roxy Kaczmarek about her new body of work and recent exhibition "Shifting Positions" at David Krut Projects. Kaczmarek’s paintings and prints examine the sensibilities and relationships between people and nature, considering the aesthetics and psychology that bring plants into urban living and working spaces. The work deals with an inquiry into the displacement of plants and their evolution in unknown environments. We chat to Roxy about her recent residency in Leipzig, Germany, and the inspiration behind specific works on show in her exhibition. For more information about th...
2022-10-2820 min
David Krut PodcastDavid Krut Podcast: Stephen Hobbs - Shallow Sleep | Listening time: 20 minutesListen to artist Stephen Hobbs tell the story of his long journey from South Africa to Ireland and back which led to the creation of his Shallow Sleep exhibition. In this episode, Hobbs takes Melissa Waters through his Shallow Sleep installation at his Maboneng studio. This episode was recorded at the installation site itself!
2022-09-3020 min
David Krut PodcastVusi Beauchamp in conversation with David KrutIn this episode, David Krut interviews artist Vusi Beauchamp about his artistic process and experience printmaking at the David Krut Workshop in Maboneng, Johannesburg. The Cult of One is Vusi Beauchamp's solo exhibition which includes monotypes made in collaboration with Kim-Lee Loggenberg at the David Krut Workshop in 2021 and 2022, as well as mixed medium paintings with an array of mark making, pop art-inspired bright colours and text. Beauchamp is predominantly a painter, creating his works using various methods including spray painting and stencilling and materials such as crayons, charcoal, oil sticks and acrylic paints. Similarly, Beauchamp’s pri...
2022-08-1912 min
David Krut PodcastVusi Beauchamp - The Cult of OneIn this episode of the David Krut Podcast, artist Vusi Beauchamp speaks about his large-scale paintings on show in his solo exhibition The Cult of One - Part 1 in Johannesburg, August 2022. We find out more about Beauchamp's use of symbolism and iconography in his works The Tempest, The Great Feed, Trojan Horse and Saints & Sinners. In these paintings, he makes satirical commentary on politics and abuse of power. He also speaks to stereotypical representations of the Black race, the dual nature of South Africa and its politics; and the use of text and language in his artworks. T...
2022-08-1923 min
David Krut PodcastMandlenkosi Mavengere - Forces of AmbitionMandlenkosi 'Mandla' Mavengere collaborated with the David Krut Workshop in 2021 and 2022 where he created a series of oil-based monotypes with DKW printer Sbongiseni Khulu. Mandla's brightly coloured works speak to the diversity and inequalities of labour, the hardships of migration and the monetary value of goods and services rendered. The figures pictured in his works are economically fabricated identities who are fitting into a new homeland of occupation versus the home of origin. In this episode of the David Krut Podcast, Britt Lawton sits down with Mandla Mavengere to talk about his artistic practice and t...
2022-07-2823 min
David Krut PodcastThireshen Govender - Prospecting for ArtThireshen Govender is an architect, urban designer, and researcher who considers himself a curious creative. Thireshen recently participated in an experimental residency at the David Krut Workshop where he was introduced to printmaking techniques. In this podcast we find out more about his interests as a urban designer, architect and researcher, and how that has translated into his artistic practice. We also learn about his interest in environment, the social implications of spaces on communities, the state of flux between Johannesburg and Cape Town, his experience in the workshop, how language and notation feature in his imagery, a...
2022-07-0701 min
David Krut PodcastPeter Cohen: Learning through processIn this episode, architect Peter Cohen unpacks his recent residency at the David Krut Workshop, exploring the world of printmaking and the freedom that fine art has brought him. We find out more about Peter Cohen's new found desire to create fine art, what he thinks the relationship is between his background in architecture and his exploration of fine art, how he has grappled with printmaking processes, his experience collaborating in our workshop and what he has discovered during his residency.For more information, contact info-jhb@davidkrut.com or visit our website.
2022-07-0623 min
David Krut PodcastHeidi Fourie's Paradise in Residency - 2022In 2022, Fourie was invited to be in residence at the David Krut Workshop in Maboneng to work at a larger scale than ever before. Using drawings made over over a period of time in a surprising and refreshing return to the foundational medium, she has been experimenting with translating these sketches into monumental mixed media artworks, combining acrylic paint with soft pastel marks. Heidi Fourie met up with Britt Lawton at the David Krut Projects Gallery and Bookstore to talk about her completed residency. Heidi shares insight on her overall experience and the amazing artistic growth and i...
2022-05-1022 min
David Krut PodcastRyan Arenson & the World of Baby Yellow...Find out the story behind 'Baby Yellow', a character created by artist Ryan Arenson, who goes on adventures, philosophises about the meaning of life, emotion and companionship, and enacts wild fantasies of the adult kind. In this podcast, Ryan Arenson speaks to Melissa Waters about the character of Baby Yellow and where he came from, as well as artist books, e-publishing and self publishing, and his recent day spent in the David Krut Workshop. In his current exhibition at David Krut Projects in Johannesburg, viewers can see the last 10 years of art-making by Arenson, most of...
2022-05-0225 min
David Krut PodcastFORMS Collaboration: Finding Home in Colour and Texture with Khotso MotsoenengIn this episode of the David Krut Podcast, Britt Lawton interviews FORMS Gallery artist Khotso Motsoeneng about the series of prints that he created in collaboration with the David Krut Workshop.Listen to Khotso recount how he discovered the world of art by playing around with photography; and learn all about his intuitive use of layered texture and bright colours to express a sense of nostalgia and "finding home." Khotso Motsoeneng is a self-taught painter and printmaker whose training in photography developed his keen eye for colour and form. Motsoeneng's practice seeks out a...
2022-04-2820 min
David Krut PodcastFORMS Collaboration: The Weightlessness of History with Adrian FortuinThis is the second episode in a series of three relating to a collaboration between David Krut Projects and FORMS Gallery, founded and directed by Anthea Buys. This collaboration is made of of 3 FORMS Gallery artists working in the David Krut Workshop in Arts on Main, producing unique works on paper for a physical exhibition hosted in David Krut Projects, Johannesburg in May 2022. In this episode of the David Krut Podcast, Britt Lawton interviews artist Adrian Fortuin about the series of prints that he created in collaboration with the FORMS Gallery and the David Krut Workshop.
2022-04-1921 min
David Krut PodcastFORMS Collaboration: Moments in Time with Matty MonethiThis is the first in a series of three episodes relating to a collaboration between David Krut Projects and FORMS Gallery, founded and directed by Anthea Buys. This collaboration is made of of 3 FORMS Gallery artists working in the David Krut Workshop in Arts on Main, producing unique works on paper for a physical exhibition hosted in David Krut Projects, Johannesburg in May 2022. In this episode, Britt Lawton interviews Lesotho-born artist Matty Monethi after her two week collaboration at our printmaking workshop. Matty reflects on her journey as an artist, her experience at the workshop and the i...
2022-03-2220 min
David Krut PodcastChad Cordeiro & Interconnected Historical NarrativesLearn more about artist Chad Cordeiro before he heads off to Abijan for an artists residency and exhibition with the Donwahi Foundation. Cordeiro has been working as a print technician at the David Krut Workshop since 2012. Together with Nathaniel Sheppard III and Sbongiseni Khulu, Cordeiro co-founded Danger Gevaar Ingozi (DGI) Studio in 2016 - a co-operative space for artistic research and collaboration, with a focus of print-based media. In this podcast, Chad Cordeiro speaks to Britt Lawton about his artistic practice, the value of printmaking, the importance of the archive or collected material as a source of inspiration, his...
2022-02-2830 min
David Krut PodcastCharlene Komuntale: Thinking outside the box and beyond...In this special episode of the David Krut Podcast, David Krut called from the Investec Cape Town Art Fair in February 2022 to host a live interview with Uganda born artist Charlene Kumantale. Charlene was showing her work with AfriArt Gallery owned by Daudi Karungi - long term friend and collaborator of David Krut. Charlene Komuntale is a digital artist and illustrator based in Kampala, Uganda. She holds a BA in Animation from Limkokwing University, Malaysia. In her recent series-in-progress (some of which were included at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, 2022) “Not Fragile” and “No Fake News”, Komuntale...
2022-02-2313 min
David Krut PodcastHemali Khoosal - Created by GesturesIn this episode, Britt Lawton interviews Hemali Khoosal, a local, award winning Johannesburg artists. With the help of Printer Sarah Judge, Khoosal created a series of oil-based monotypes at the David Krut Workshop. These monotypes will form part of the upcoming monotype exhibition called "Alone of its Kind".In this podcast we hear all about Khoosal's journey into the artworld and how working with people form the golden thread in all of her multi-disciplinary works. Find out what Hemali Khoosal enjoyed about collaborating with the David Krut Workshop, and how she intermediated video art and monotype print.
2022-01-2115 min
David Krut PodcastMaja Maljević - Creating a Home for Chaos and HarmonyJoin host Britt Lawton and Serbian born artist Maja Maljević in this long overdue episode. The pair are in conversation about Maljević's artistic process, visual language and inspiration, the relationship between printmaking and painting, the artists experience with collaboration and overcoming challenges as a creative process. Maja also takes us through her process of creating brand new, larger than ever monotypes for the upcoming group exhibition "Alone of its Kind".Maja Maljević started collaborating with David Krut Workshop (DKW) in 2007, when she she began experimenting with printmaking as a way to expand her painting prac...
2022-01-2043 min
David Krut PodcastFanie Buys - Gooey Fragments of Popular CultureIn this episode, Britt Lawton gets to know more about Cape Town based artist Fanie Buys. Fanie produced a series of watercolour monotypes with the David Krut Workshop and Printer Roxy Kaczmarek ahead of a monotype group exhibition - Alone of its Kind - in Johannesburg, 2022.We find out how Fanie Buys became an artist, what his inspiration and practice entails, how he felt about the long distance collaborative project with the David Krut Workshop in Johannesburg, his reflections on painting in oil paint versus the watercolour monotype process and why he chose to do a series...
2022-01-1918 min
David Krut PodcastOrder & Chaos with Maaike BakkerIn this episode, artist, illustrator, and educator Maaike Bakker joined Britt Lawton at the David krut Workshop in Arts on Main. Maaike and Britt chat about her journey in the arts, her identity as an visual artist and illustrator, the importance of arts education, her artistic practice, the influence of music and album covers and her experience collaborating with the David Krut Workshop. MAAIKE BAKKER is visual artist and illustrator working with various drawing, sculpture and installation based mediums as well as digitally with regards to her illustration based work. Bakker’s practice explores limitations imposed by sys...
2021-09-1028 min
David Krut PodcastOlivia Botha - CAUGHTIn this episode multi-disciplinary artist Olivia Botha called from Cape Town to chat to Britt Lawton in a remote interview while awaiting her trip to Berlin for an upcoming residency. David Krut Projects and The Fourth collaborated to provide a space for Botha to continue working in anticipation of a 2-month residency for artists from Africa in France, near Toulouse; followed by a 12-month fellowship with the renowned DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program.Botha discusses how she came to be involved in the arts, the influence of environment and community on her work, her love for poetry, h...
2021-07-3126 min
David Krut PodcastAdele van Heerden - The gestural freedom of monotypes and Joburg's urban jungleIn June/July 2021, Cape Town-based artist Adele van Heerden spent a month in residency at the David Krut Workshop, making prints and completing works in other media that appear in her current exhibition at Lizamore & Associates Gallery in Fairlands. In this episode of the David Krut Podcast, Annabel Williams and Amé Bell sit down with Adele van Heerden to reflect on her residency at the David Krut Workshop. As an accomplished painter Adele considers the gestural freedom watercolour monotypes presented her in the workshop and compares her previous, limited experience in printmaking to her time spent alongside t...
2021-07-0527 min
David Krut PodcastAccessing Your Voice | Phillippa Yaa de VilliersIn this instalment of the David Krut Podcast, Phillippa Yaa de Villiers is in conversation with Mthabisi Sithole. Phillippa shares insight on her life’s story and how writing has given her access to voicing that story with the vigour and openness for which she is known.Phillippa Yaa de Villiers is a South African writer and performance artist. She is the voice of three poetry collections, Taller than Building (2006), The everyday wife (2010) and 2017s Ice Cream Headache in my Bone. In, 2014, she was commissioned to write and perform her poem, Courage – it takes more, at London’s West...
2021-06-1133 min
David Krut PodcastFrom Tongue to Tang: Gail Behrmann in conversation with Ricky BurnettThis episode is extracted from a conversation that took place between artists Gail Behrmann and Ricky Burnett at the David Krut Gallery on 15 May 2021.The pair discuss Gail's progression in her artistic practice from her self portrait of a tongue to her inspiration from Tang poetry, subjectivity and objectivity relating to painting, the influence of the Tang dynasty, the relationship between her work as an archivist, the inquiry into spirituality, the difference betwen abstract expressionism and abstract experiences and so much more...Find out more about Gail Behrmann's solo exhibition titled TOMORROW on the David...
2021-05-1932 min
David Krut PodcastAfrican Game: Species and Subspecies with Stephen Carton-BarberIn this episode, Stephen Carton-Barber spoke to Britt Lawton on his self-published book titled "African Game: Species & Subspecies.""The subspecies of today are the species of tomorrow." - Stephen Carton-Barber.Stephen speaks about his reference book on African game which contains sixty-three chapters, listing hundreds of species and subspecies of African game animals. The author gives detailed descriptions of each species. He also provides a historical and current distribution map. The book also shows the historical distribution of African animals, something very unique to this book.African Game: Species and Subspecies by Stephen Carton-Barber...
2021-04-2020 min
David Krut PodcastGail Behrmann - TOMORROWIn this episode, artist and archivist Gail Behrmann chats to Britt Lawton ahead of her upcoming exhibition titled TOMORROW - opening at 142 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood Johannesburg on 24 April 2021. Gail discusses her artistic practice including the love of painting, the inspiration from Tang poetry and the process behind her artist books. She also touches on her career as an archivist and researcher, her previous collaboration with David Krut Projects and of course the upcoming exhibition entitled TOMORROW.Contact info-jhb@davidkrut.com to request a catalogue of available artworks.Find out more about Gail on...
2021-04-0733 min
David Krut PodcastAnna van der Ploeg - Artistic process as a 'dance or a fight'In this episode, South African contemporary artist Anna van der Ploeg chats to Britt Lawton about her artistic process, her experience with artist residencies, the influence of environment and culture, her collaboration with the team at the David Krut Workshop, bee keeping and so much more...The David Krut Workshop (DKW) was excited to announce the arrival of contemporary artist Anna van der Ploeg for a short term residency at the David Krut Workshop in January 2021. Anna van der Ploeg works primarily in painting, printmaking and sculpture and is represented by galleries locally and abroad. She...
2021-03-1023 min
David Krut PodcastHelena Uambembe: Art, Archives & IdentityIn this episode of the David Krut Podcast, artist Helena Uambembe speaks to Britt Lawton about her artistic practice; her interest in the archive; personal identity; language & working at the David Krut Workshop on a collaborative project in 2020.Helena is an interdisciplinary artist who currently uses printmaking, performance and photography to recreate and reposition her family history within the bigger context of the country’s history of both South Africa and Angola. Follow her on instagram @uambembe to see more.
2021-02-0427 min
David Krut PodcastHeidi Fourie - Between the GrassesAme Bell and Britt Lawton from the David Krut Gallery team visited artist Heidi Fourie at her studio in Pretoria to view her latest paintings and catch up on the exciting things to come.In this episode of the David Krut Podcast, Pretoria based painter Heidi Fourie speaks to Britt Lawton about her artistic practice, her process of painting, the influence of lockdown on her creativity, working with the printmakers at the David Krut Workshop, her experience of printmaking and her upcoming solo exhibition at David Krut Projects in January 2021. To find out more about Fourie...
2020-11-1920 min
David Krut PodcastPatrick Rorke - Communication through ArtIn this episode, Lesotho based artist Patrick Rorke spoke to Britt Lawton about his career in the arts; his involvement in arts education programs in Morija; collaborating with the team at the David Krut Workshop; his short term residency in Johannesburg; his artwork at the Constitutional Court, the importance of communication and story telling & what we can expect when he returns to Morija... To find out more about Patrick Rorke, visit his website: www.patrickrorke.comTo read up on his experience at the David Krut Workhsop - check out his daily blog post here: https...
2020-11-1135 min
David Krut PodcastGrethe Fox on ActingIn this episode of the David Krut podcast, Annabel Williams sits down with South African actress, Grethe Fox to talk about her acting career. Fox takes us through what it means to be a stage and film actress - how to prep for a role and the kind of hard work the industry requires; ultimately revealing the incomparable creative rewards.Grethe Fox is a multi-award-winning South African actress with an extensive background in both theatre and screen acting. Having begun her performative career with dance, at a very tender, to become a ballerina. Out of her own will...
2020-11-0331 min
David Krut PodcastAnimals, art & nature with Bernard Stiglingh & David KrutIn this episode, David Krut chatted to Bernard Stiglingh – a nature and art lover who visited our location at THE BLUE HOUSE in Parkwood Johannesburg. Bernard has been working as a safari guide at two different private concessions inside the Kruger National Park for the last seven years. Whenever he can, he loves to explore remote and wild areas of South Africa and research any iron age history, art, indigenous music and languages and culture.Bernard gives us insight into his knowledge on trees, baboons, life as a safari guide and so much more. This conversation sh...
2020-10-3134 min
David Krut PodcastZhi Zulu - Bridge over troubled giraffeIn this episode, we hear from artist and illustrator Zhi Zulu on her silkscreen edition titled 'Bridge over troubled giraffe (2020).' Zulu created this silkscreen print during her second collaboration with the David Krut Workshop (DKW) this year (2020), and the work was presented for the first time at the Turbine Art Fair. 'Bridge Over Troubled Giraffe' is part of a growing series of silkscreens, inspired by the artist’s experience of African stories being told for tourists and foreigners. The images convey a humourous take on stereotypical, inaccurate and fantastical tales that foreigners sometime believe of wild animals walking in th...
2020-10-3013 min
David Krut PodcastSamson Mulugeta on Global CItizenship, Creativity & Story Telling...In this special edition episode of the David Krut Podcast, Britt Lawton sat down with SAMSON MULUGETA - writer, editor, filmmaker, entrepreneur and dancer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Samson's event company 'Rooftop Salsa' will be launching once again at Arts on Main, tomorrow 24 September for Heritage day in South Africa 2020. Heritage Day Art and Rooftop Salsa at Arts On Main Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/627824938170981Samson spoke about a variety of topics from his journalistic career, mapping the geography of his life as a global citizen, the influence of this on his cultural...
2020-09-2354 min
David Krut PodcastRoxy Kaczmarek - Fenced In & OutIn this episode, Britt Lawton speaks to artist and printer from the David Krut Workshop, Roxy Kaczmarek. Listening Time: 25 minutesRoxy gives us insight into her journey in the arts, shares her experiences from working in various printmaking workshops, her inspiration from nature and environmental surroundings, working in her home studio, upcoming work and so much more! In Roxy’s own artistic practice, she is focused on the relationship between humans and nature. After receiving a BA (Fine Art) from UCT’s Michaelis School of Fine Art in 2012, Roxy worked at Warren Editions Print Studio as a...
2020-09-1123 min
David Krut PodcastClaire Zinn - To Live With Caution Not with FearIn this episode, Britt Lawton gets to know artist Claire Zinn, whose new artwork - 'To Live with Caution Not With Fear' - provides some suitable words to live by in our post COVID world. Claire Zinn is an oil painter and printmaker living in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her artworks are inspired by the natural world and the entanglement of images, ideas and events. Claire Zinn started collaborating with David Krut Workshop (DKW) in 2015, resulting in a solo exhibition a year later. Since then, she has featured in a number of group exhibitions, including most recently our Turbine...
2020-08-1315 min
David Krut PodcastLebo Thoka - Seeds of the DirtIn this episode, Britt Lawton catches up with artist/ photographer Lebo Thoka on the progression of her career since her first solo exhibition – “It is well: Ode to Karabo” – in 2018. She explains the inspiration and influence of her newest photography series ‘Seeds of the Dirt’ – currently on show on David Krut Projects’ Artsy page. Lebo also shares her conceptual framework and process, feelings about the digital exhibition space, the importance of observing and absorbing what is going on in the world around you and so much more... Seeds of the Dirty on Artsy: https://www.artsy.net/show/david-krut-proje...
2020-07-2828 min
David Krut PodcastIn Conversation with Mikhael Subotzky and Phil SandersIn 2017, David Krut Projects and the Goodman Gallery hosted an intimate talk between Mikhael Subotzky and Master Printer Phil Sanders. This conversation was moderated by associate professor and author Bronwyn Law Viljoen. This talk took place in 2017 at Arts on Main, Maboneng, Johannesburg and focused on their printmaking collaboration at the David Krut Workshop (DKW).Subotzky’s print series combines elements of his photographic work with drawing. Their process evolved from a desire to combine images physically, utilizing the techniques of Photogravure, digital printing, chine collé and monotype. Mikhael Subotzky’s works are the results of his f...
2020-06-191h 05
David Krut PodcastTATE Tuesday | Children's Book Reading | Three Little OwlsIn this episode of TATE Tuesday, gather the kids for story time as Jacqueline Flint reads Three Little Owls, published by Tate Publishing. Three Little Owls is a charming rhyming story by the Italian artist Emanuele Luzzati, and presented here in an English version by John Yeoman and with gorgeous new illustrations by Quentin Blake. Emanuele Luzzati (1921–2007) was an Italian painter, set designer, illustrator, potter, and author. He collaborated with many celebrated film directors, and was nominated for Academy Awards for two of his short films, La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie) (1965) and Pulcinella (1973).Jo...
2020-04-2805 min
David Krut PodcastDavid Krut Bookstore IG LIVE | Roger Ballen in conversation with Tymon Smith | 22 April 2020David Krut Projects and Jonathan Ball Publishers brings you a conversation between artist/photographer Roger Ballen and freelance journalist Tymon Smith hosted on Instagram LIVE on April 22, 2020. This was day 25 of #Lockdown in Johannesburg South Africa owing to the global pandemic of COVID-19.The two spoke about Roger's biographical history, the evolution of his work, his 2019/2020 exhibition at the Halle Saint Pierre, the new publication 'The World According to Roger Ballen' and Roger's plans for opening a new photography centre in Johannesburg South Africa.To find out more about the event, visit: https://davidkrutbookstores.com/the-w...
2020-04-2459 min
David Krut PodcastStian Deetlefs - Fragments of our IdentityIn this episode, Britt Lawton gets to know Stian Deetlefs in light of his first solo exhibition with David Krut Projects titled ‘Fragments of our Identity’ – which opened online in partnership with Artsy, 10 April 2020. In this podcast, Stian elaborates on his discovery of the arts world; the influences he draws from to create his art; the materials and processes that inspire him; life in Richard’s Bay; how he met David Krut and what it means to be an artist.http://davidkrutprojects.com/artists/54467/stian-deetlefsStian Deetlefs is a contemporary South African artist who was born and...
2020-04-1602 min
David Krut PodcastTATE Tuesday children's book reading | The Mystery of the Missing CakeIn this episode of TATE Tuesday, gather the kids for story time as Jacqueline Flint reads The Mystery of the Missing Cake, written and illustrated by Claudia Boldt and published by Tate Publishing. When Harold is invited to a fancy dress birthday party, he and his friends come up with some fantastic outfits. But when the birthday boy’s cake is stolen during a game in the dark, everyone is a prime suspect in the mystery of the missing cake. Can Harold piece the clues together to solve the mystery and save the party? Cl...
2020-04-1607 min
David Krut PodcastTATE Children's Book Reading | Inspector Brunswick: The Case of the Missing Eyebrow by Chris Lam Sam and Angela KeoghanIn this episode of TATE Tuesday, gather the kids for story time as Jacqueline Flint reads Inspector Brunswick: The Case of the Missing Eyebrow, written by Chris Lam Sam, illustrated by Angela Keoghan and published by Tate Publishing.The world’s greatest cat detective, Inspector Brunswick, and his loyal assistant, Nelson, have barely walked through the door of the art museum when Brunswick’s whiskers begin to tingle. The art museum’s prized portrait of the Admiral looks different. Something is missing . . .Sophisticated sleuthing and clever conclusions ensue as Brunswick and Nelson track down the missing item...
2020-04-0806 min
David Krut PodcastThe World According to Roger BallenIn this David Krut Bookstore episode of the David krut Podcast, Annabel WIlliams introduces a new publication on Roger Ballen published by Thames & Hudson titled 'The World According to Roger Ballen." Here, we have extracted audio clips provided by Roger Ballen from various interviews and video clips relating to his publications. In light of the National Shutdown taking place in South Africa, the Johannesburg book launch for 'The World According to Roger Ballen' published by Thames & Hudson was cancelled. The David Krut Bookstore, Jonathan Ball Publishers and the Rabbi Cyril Harris Community Centre were to host this anticipated...
2020-04-0615 min
David Krut Podcast#DKW Kid's Activity | Q&A with Pebofatso MokoenaIn this #DKW edition of the David Krut Podcast, Pebofatso Mokoena answers some questions about the art he made for his solo exhibition 'Internal Probes, 2020' as part of a Do-it-at-home kids workshop. In the workshop, Pebofatso Mokoena, Master Printer Jillian Ross and Printer Sarah Hunkin show you how to make your own flying spacecraft’s from home. The activity is available on the David Krut Projects website and includes step-by-step photos for you and your child to create a paper space craft inspired by Mokoena’s individual style and mark making. We hope you enjoy the episode and...
2020-04-0304 min
David Krut PodcastPebofatso Mokoena - Internal Probes: Reading a BodyPebofatso Mokoena - Internal Probes: Reading a Body Listening Time | 10 minIn this podcast episode, David Krut Podcast host Britt Lawton spoke to Pebofatso Mokoena in a remote interview considering the early closure of his solo exhibition titled Internal Probes (Open 27 February 2020). The exhibition closed early in accordance with the national lock down order from the South African government in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.Here, Pebofatso Mokoena speaks about ideas of reading a body – be it a body of artworks or a human body – in a particular context. Pebofatso considers how different interpretations of h...
2020-04-0309 min
David Krut PodcastTATE Children's Book Reading | Jill & Dragon by Lesley BarnesIn this episode of TATE Tuesday, gather the kids for story time as Annabel Williams and Jacqueline Flint take you through Jill & Dragon, written and illustrated by Lesley Barnes. A stunning debut from an award-winning illustrator, Jill and Dragon reminds us that everyone has a talent, however well hidden. ‘And they all lived happily ever after.’ At least, that’s what Jill’s story book tries telling her. But Jill can’t help noticing that at the end of the story, one character looks far from happy. Dragon is despised by the King because all he can do is sing...
2020-04-0104 min
David Krut PodcastGary Hirson: The Magic that’s Ours – Creativity, Imagination and Goal SettingGary Hirson: The Magic that’s Ours – Creativity, Imagination and Goal Setting | Listening Time: 28 Min In this episode of the David Krut Podcast, Gary Hirson is in conversation with host Britt Lawton about his self-published childrens books - The Magic That’s Ours, The Power that’s Ours and The Journey that’s ours – which highlight the importance of imagination and creative stimulation from a young age. Thes titles have also been translated into Afrikaans, Zulu and Xhosa – Falling in line with the David Krut Bookstores #AfriLang campaign. He shares insight on his process of self-publishing and the actionable ste...
2020-03-1827 min
David Krut PodcastThe Mystery of 'Creative Intuition' with Theresa HardmanDavid Krut Podcast host Britt Lawton was in conversation with architect, artist, designer and creativity expert Theresa Hardman. Theresa shared her knowledge from research dine from her PhD thesis - Understanding Intuition in the Creative Process - completed at the University of the Free State in 2019. Theresa has presented her knowledge on the topic at conferences in Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Pretoria. Topics covered include what is creativity; the importance of solitude and collaboration; the rational and non-rational aspects of the creative process; psychology and Eastern philosophical influences on understanding the creative experience; the external f...
2020-03-1241 min
David Krut PodcastPebofatso Mokoena - Internal ProbesIn this podcast episode, artist Pebofatso Mokoena and David Krut Podcast host Britt Lawton are in conversation about Mokoena's first solo exhibition at the David Krut Gallery in Johannesburg titled 'Internal Probes' (27 February - 4 April 2020). Listening Time | 18 minPebofatso Mokoena first collaborated with the team at David Krut Workshop (DKW) in the production of a hard-ground etching titled 'Statistical Weakness' in 2018. The collaboration built on the relationship Mokoena established as an intern at David Krut Projects (DKP) in 2016. In 2019, he was commissioned among four other artists to do a multi-colour silkscreen print for LATITUDES Art Fair as part...
2020-02-2918 min
David Krut PodcastNina Torr - Wayfinding: Finding the way through 'Clicks & Pangs'DAVID KRUT PODCAST | WAYFINDINGNINA TORR IN CONVERSATION WITH BRITT LAWTON In this podcast episode, artist/illustrator Nina Torr and David Krut Podcast host Britt Lawton sit down in conversation about Nina’s Master’s exhibition titled, Wayfinding, showcased with David Krut Projects, Johannesburg (25 January - 22 February 2020). Here, we present to you a scope into the mind of Nina and her creative process. From developing meaning through an organic method of creation, Nina provides a sincere account of finding meaning in her work. We focus on topics regarding her process, her teaching style, to the unique framing of her...
2020-02-1325 min
David Krut PodcastJohn Matisonn | Cyril's Choices | "We're letting Russia and China eat our lunch"Britt Lawton sat down with renowned political journalist and author John Matisonn to discuss the topics covered in his latest book 'Cyril's Choices.' Following his 2015 book ‘God, Spies and Lies: Finding South Africa’s Future Through Its Past,’ Matisonn launched 'Cyril's Choices' at THE BLUE HOUSE - David Krut Bookstore, 151 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood on Tuesday 28 January 2020. 01:15 - Overview of 'God, Spies & Lies from 2015' and 'Cyril's Choices, 2019' 02:35 - "We're letting China and Russia 'eat our lunch'" 05:45 - The rise of South Africa's "Oligarch's" - The Gupta's & Russia 06:40 - Research, 'I read a lot of govern...
2020-02-0321 min
David Krut PodcastTATE Tuesday | Getting into the ArtsIn this TATE Tuesday episode of the David Krut Podcast, we are getting into the Arts with TATE and our team from David Krut Projects. Episode producer Hagen Gersie joins Britt Lawton and Jacqueline Flint in a conversation about where to begin your education into the arts. They give a general overview on a few TATE books including How To Look At Art, the Artists Series and the Movements Series - providing a good foundation on understanding the arts. All of which are available at the David Krut Bookstore!The David Krut Podcast is a production of David...
2019-12-0620 min
David Krut PodcastTATE Tuesday | Songs of Innocence & Experience | William BlakeIn this TATE Tuesday episode of the David Krut Podcast, Art Historian Ame Bell takes us through a little book about a big artist - William Blake Songs of Innocence and of Experience.This beautiful pocket-sized book, is internationally recognised as a masterpiece of English literature, and occupies a key position in the history of western art. This unique edition of the work allows Blake to communicate with his readers as he intended, reproducing Blake's own illumination and lettering from the finest existing example of the original work. In this way readers can experience the mystery and beauty of Blake's...
2019-12-0507 min
David Krut PodcastTATE Tuesday | The Big Little Thing | Children's Book ReadingIn this episode of TATE Tuesday, Prepare your kids for story time as Jacqueline Flint reads through 'The Big Little Thing' by Beatrice Alemagna. One summer’s day, the thing passed by…A beautiful new book exploring the wonderful way that happiness enters our lives and changes the way we look at the world.Beatrice Alemagna is an author and illustrator living in France. Her books include 'A Lion in Paris' and 'What is a Child?.' All books are available from the David krut Bookstores - THE BLUE HOUSE - 151 jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood - an...
2019-11-2609 min
David Krut PodcastWilliam Kentridge | Unpacking FAQs on the Work of KentridgeThis episode is taken from a conversation hosted at David Krut Projects on 17 November 2019, in conjunction with the exhibition - William Kentridge: 27 Years of collaboration with David Krut. http://davidkrutprojects.com/exhibitions/52442/52442The panel discussion unpacked the most common questions that crop up around Kentridge’s printmaking – the creation, the editioning, the gallery presence, and how it all comes together. William Kentridge is one of the great multi-disciplinary artists of our time, whose voice resonates not only in South Africa, but all over the world. As a modern pioneer in the medium, printmaking plays a foun...
2019-11-1455 min
David Krut PodcastWilliam Kentridge: Thought in Full FlightIn this podcast, we focus on the presence of birds in the work of William Kentridge. Here we present to you a collection of thoughts and writings about birds and the making of them, taken from publications on the artist’s work. Listening Time | 16 Minutes Extracts taken from:1. Interview with BLV, in Flute – p232. ‘I am the Bird Catcher’, essay by Kate McCrickard, in Flute – pp138-1393. That Which We Do Not Remember with Jane Taylor – Magic Flute series – p98/1004. William Kentridge: Notes Towards A Model Opera – ‘A Death of Sparrows’ – pp118 & 126-127William Kentridge: 2...
2019-10-3015 min
David Krut PodcastWord Art: Preview - Impressions from South Africa, 1965 to NowIn 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...
2019-10-2805 min
David Krut PodcastWilliam Kentridge | '27 Years of Collaboration': RhinosIn 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...
2019-10-2315 min
David Krut PodcastWord Art: Preview - The Dada Spirit by Emmanuelle de L'EcotaisIn 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...
2019-10-1807 min
David Krut PodcastWilliam Kentridge | '27 Years of Collaboration': The Thought ForestIn 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...
2019-10-1220 min
David Krut PodcastWord Art: Preview - Bird Monk Seding by Lesego RampolokengIn 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. Pr...
2019-10-1005 min
David Krut PodcastWilliam Kentridge | '27 Years of Collaboration': Feature on Universal ArchiveUpon 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...
2019-10-0403 min
David Krut PodcastThe Art We Make: On Collaborating with William KentridgeIn 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
2019-09-0619 min
David Krut PodcastStephen Hobbs | Body Parts - In Conversation with Jacqueline FlintIn 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 th...
2019-09-0242 min
David Krut PodcastZhi Zulu | Zebra Crossing & The Life of an IllustratorIn 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...
2019-08-2022 min
David Krut PodcastPaul Senyol | MarkersIn 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...
2019-06-2421 min
David Krut PodcastThe Art We Make: Treasure TroveIn 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 my...
2019-06-1302 min
David Krut PodcastJoão Orecchia | Instruction - Scores, Collaboration and PrintmakingElize 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 w...
2019-05-0825 min
David Krut PodcastArt My Jozi Project | Urban Chemistry: Creative Place-making in JohannesburgWelcome 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 an...
2019-04-081h 13
David Krut PodcastThe Art We Make: The Cat ShowIn 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...
2019-02-0409 min
David Krut PodcastLorenzo Nassimbeni | POLYGRAPH: Chapters of UrbanityThis 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, an...
2018-10-1803 min
David Krut PodcastJared Aufrichtig | POST THIS: In ConversationIn 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...
2018-10-0649 min
David Krut PodcastThe Art We Make: Master Printer Jill Ross on DKW and artist Colbert MashileIn 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
2018-08-1109 min
David Krut PodcastRhett Martyn | A Sculptor's Approach to PrintmakingIn this episode, printer Chad Cordiero from the David Krut Workshop (DKW) chats to artist Rhett Martyn over his printing process and experience at DKW. This episode was recorded in our busy printmaking workshop where there is a constant buzz of creativity and artistic labour. The David Krut Workshop at Arts on Main in the Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg is the centre of David Krut Project’s (DKP) artistic collaborations. The workshop has been involved in exciting print collaborations with artists since 2002. “In 2015, I was invited by the David Krut Workshop to collaborate on this series of prints. My inte...
2018-07-0420 min
David Krut PodcastCommunity Series: Trees for TourismWhile in Stanford the David Krut Projects Cape Town Staff met Maarten Groos who is based at Farm 215 near Stanford. Groos helps run Trees for Tourism, as part of the South African Reforestation Trust. In this episode, Elize de Beer is in conversation with Groos about Trees for Tourism, the importance of the project and how people can get involved.As mentioned in the podcast purchasing a tree not only helps the environment but additionally aids in developing the Creative Works project; an early childhood development programme in Stanford. Trees can be purchased from the David Krut Projects Gallery...
2018-06-1819 min
David Krut PodcastCommunity Series: Introduction to Creative Works - Regine BroennerAt the beginning of June 2018 David Krut Projects Cape Town's staff, Elize de Beer and Gabrielle van der Merwe went to Stanford in the Western Cape to visit the David Krut Projects supported NPO Stanford Creative Works. In this podcast, Elize de Beer is in conversation with the Creative Works founder Regina Broenner about how the community project and NPO started and what it aims to achieve through Occupational Theory. De Beer is also in conversation with Howard Krut, the owner of African Horse Company who is also trying to make a difference in the community by collaborating...
2018-06-1331 min
The T. Boone Pickens ChannelThe Art We Make E02: David Krut on the limited edition 2010 Fifa Posters: How it all startedIn anticipation of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, David Krut Projects takes you down memory lane to the 2010 FIFA World Cup which took place in South Africa.
A successful and well planned event that saw the art industry contributing immensely with a publication of 17 limited edition FIFA posters, which were officially distributed by David Krut Publishing during the World Cup.
The poster collection comprised of 17 South African and international artists celebrating and paying homage to the ‘beautiful game’. The posters are still available at our David Krut Publishing Stores and galleries in Johannesburg.
In this episode David Krut speaks about how...
2018-06-0605 min
David Krut PodcastThe Art We Make: David Krut on the Limited Edition 2010 FIFA PostersIn anticipation of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, David Krut Projects takes you down memory lane to the 2010 FIFA World Cup which took place in South Africa.A successful and well planned event that saw the art industry contributing immensely with a publication of 17 limited edition FIFA posters, which were officially distributed by David Krut Publishing during the World Cup.The poster collection comprised of 17 South African and international artists celebrating and paying homage to the ‘beautiful game’. The posters are still available at our David Krut Publishing Stores and galleries in Johannesburg.In this...
2018-06-0604 min
David Krut PodcastLorenzo Nassimbeni | Studio VisitElize de Beer and Lorenzo Nassimbeni talk about his latest ventures in art since moving to Cape Town from Johannesburg. The current body of work that Nassimbeni is making is in preparation for his upcoming solo exhibition at David Krut Proejcts in Johannesburg, in October. In this podcast he talks about the process behind this new body of work and what is to come.
2018-05-021h 03
David Krut PodcastThe Art We Make: The Colourist ManifestoIn this podcast episode Curator Elize de Beer and Gabrielle van der Merwe elaborate on the ideas that surround the space.The Colourist Manifesto is a group exhibition of David Krut associated artists, working with colour in print, opening on Saturday the 17th of March 2018. Traditionally, printmaking has existed with in a monochromatic realm. However, there are artists who have worked in the David Krut Workshop (DKW) that have pushed the boundaries of printmaking through the use of colour. It is through this showcase that we explore and celebrate the use of colour in various printmaking techniques and...
2018-04-1822 min
David Krut PodcastMatthew Hindley | A Survey of RiskMatthew Hindley popped by David Krut projects in Cape Town to update us on his latest ventures in conjunction with his upcoming exhibition at David Krut Projects in Parkwood, Johannesburg. Have a listen to find out his experience of transitioning from painting to printmaking and what’s in store for Hindley in 2018!Follow Matthew Hindley on Instagram @matthew_hindleyIf you want to know more about David Krut Projects follow us on Instagram @davidkrutprojects, like us on Facebook or simply visit our website at http://davidkrutprojects.comWe also have great co...
2018-02-1320 min
David Krut PodcastWord Art: Justin Fox's AdventuresWe had the pleasure of having a chat with travel writer Justin Fox about his travel writing quests.In this Podcast he takes us for a walk in his shoes and tells us all about his process, ideas, experiences, even the personal challenges of pursuing a concept and the confidence it requires.If you are a writer, there is some good advice in store for you!Give it a Listen!Check out Justin Fox’s website: https://justinfoxafrica.wordpress.com/For more information on David Krut Projects take a look at...
2018-02-0317 min
David Krut PodcastWilliam Kentridge | On Techniques; Influences and ArtworksThis podcast contains a number of audio snippets from a CD-ROM on William Kentridge published by David Krut in 1997.The first part (On Techniques & Processes) deals with how Kentridge generates his ideas through drawing and that the unexpected transformative value of drawing inspires his process. Through the process of drawing, he evokes meaning. Last, Kentridge discusses scale, light and space in regards to movement, mark making and "finding the drawing"The second part covers Kentridge's Work, Life & Influences. Kentridge talks about growing up in Johannesburg and his relationship with the landscape. His University years ignited his...
2018-01-1031 min
David Krut PodcastHow to Speak About Deborah BellThis podcast concerns itself with 'How to Speak About Deborah Bell'. It includes who Deborah Bell is, an overview of the artist’s career, her major influences and her body of prints produced with David Krut Projects which form an important part of Bell’s body of work as one of South Africa’s major printmakers.The information is taken from excerpts of the Deborah Bell Taxi Book and Deborah Bell’s Alchemy, both available through David Krut Publishers as well as personal reflections of the David Krut Projects team who have worked directly with Bell for many years.
2018-01-0417 min
David Krut PodcastJacob van Schalkwyk | Video ArtWithin his Solo Project and Print Launch Dolcefarniente, artist Jaocb van Schalkwyks has included three video based artworks in the showcase. In this podcast van Schalkwyk discusses these three video works, 'Futility of Actions', 2015, 'After Wegman', 2012 and 'Art Years Are Like Dog Years', 2006-2017. Further, he will discuss the artists who influenced these works and his relationship towards video art. The showcase is on show at David Krut Projects Cape Town (DKCT), which opened on the 4th of November 2017 and run until the 3rd of December 2017. This impromptu podcast was recorded during a walkabout at the DKCT during the Montebello...
2017-11-1709 min
David Krut PodcastWord Art: Poetry Reading by Douglas Reid Skinner Part 2Douglas Reid Skinner’s musical voice, which takes you back to the years of audio books on tape recorders, returns for the second instalment of his podcast series.You are listening the second half of Skinner’s poetry reading at the launch of his new anthology, Liminal, held at David Krut Projects Cape Town.Skinner is also co-editor of Stanzas, one of South Africa’s most well regarded poetry anthologies that collates the voices of various poets into a single compendium.This is done in collaboration with Patricia Schonstein who will launch Stanzas 8 at David...
2017-10-1513 min
David Krut PodcastThe Art We Make: William Kentridge’s Triumphs and Laments WoodcutsOVERVIEW William Kentridge’s large-scale new body of work, ‘Triumphs and Laments Woodcuts’, is described by Master Printer Jillian Ross and associate printers Sbongiseni Khulu and Chad Cordiero.THE HOSTS Jillian Ross – Introduces the ProjectRoss, the David Krut Workshop Master Printer, oversaw the project and conceptualized it closely with William Kentridge. Ross introduces the woodcut series, it’s history, concept and each exhibiting artwork.Sbongiseni Khulu – A Personal Perspective Sbongiseni, a David Krut Printer, reflects on the uncertainty and complexity inherent in a print workshop-artist working relationship. Sbongiseni e...
2017-08-1119 min