Transforming Spaces Art Tour in Nassau Bahamas Celebrates it’s 7th Anniversary
The Transforming Spaces Art Bus tour,now in it’s 7th year , will run on April 2 and 3 in Nassau, Bahamas.
Egypt’s Antiquities Chief Under Fire for Robbery at Museum
Egypt’s new Museum Director Zahi Hawass is under fire for not initially reporting that 8 Egyptian antiques were stolen during February’s Egyptian Revolution from the Country’s national museum.
Nikyatu Jusu’s Black Swan Theory Produced by Shadow and Act
Shadow and Act Filmmakers Challenge choose New York University’s Graduate student Nikyatu Jusu’s Black Swan Theory. Ms. Jusu was chosen from 57 candidates for the honor.
CFAD Choosen as an Institute of Excellence
The Centre for Fine Art, Animation and Design( CFAD) received an honorable accreditation from The Media Advertising Publishing Printing and Packaging–Sector Education and Training Authority (MAPPP-SETA) of South Africa.
Western Dollars Boost African Film
I read this article in Variety about Western investment in African Film. This is great for all independant filmakers.
Sankofa Moment: Revisiting “The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain”
February is Black History in the United States. It’s a time for us to celebrate the accomplishments that Blacks have made and the affect of them on a global scale.
Mooz-Lum opens in 10 Cities across the U.S.
Mooz-Lum, a film about a young Muslim college student opens in 10 select U.S. cities on February 11. While the film didn’t attract a distribution deal, the filmmakers brokered a deal with AMC Theatres to show the film in theatres in Chicago, Houston, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.
New York Fashion Week’s African Designers
2011 New York Fashion Week runs from February 10th to the 17th. This season’s line up includes 3 of the continents best designers ( three collections are designed by the great Max Azria) .
Design:Malene B. Custome Carpets
Sugarcane initialy heard about Malene B on Twitter. Upon visiting her website, we we’re stunned at her work. Plans are being made right now to place one of these rugs in our offices.
Alterating Conditions: Performance Art in South Africa
Alterating Conditions: Performing Performance Art in South Africa is showing at the Bag Factory Artist Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa. Curated by Claudia Marion Stemberger, the show re purposes the typical white walls of a gallery space.
