bagfactory 635 Suurman Street, Section 6, Hammanskraal.Patrick Rulore The Bag Factory in association with Makgati Molebatsi Art Consulting, are delighted to announce the public opening of Patrick Rulore’s solo exhibition, entitled: 635 Suurman, Section 6, Hammanskraal.In this body of work, Rulore explores the depiction of intimate human moments that co-exists alongside socio-economic challenges, aspirational goals, and … Read more Patrick Rulore Exhibition
1 – 28 Feb 2023 Bag Factory is delighted to announce that Patrick Rulore (South Africa) will undertake a partially-funded residency in collaboration with Makgati Molebatsi Art Consulting at the Bag Factory from 1 – 28 Feb. The aim of the project is to grant the artist in residence an opportunity to work within a community of … Read more Patrick Rulore
WORKSHOP Writing Workshop We are pleased to have hosted Anna Ehrenstein’s writing workshop. Amidst the cold weather our participants came in their numbers to unpack ideas around artistic research which includes placing focus on writing concepts. Anna poses interesting questions such as when does research become artistic? In what time or phase can research become … Read more Anna Ehrenstein's Writing Workshop
Sharlene Khan Love, loves me not II, 2021. Digital colour hand-painted photography and glitter, Photo credit: Sharlene Khan and Mujahid SafodienIt’s a Mixtape… This exhibition is a celebration of artists in residence, esteemed alumni, and guests. “It’s a Mixtape…” showcases an array of artworks with 30+ paintings, drawings, and mixed media works on the show, … Read more Its a Mixtape Group Exhibition
AtWork Soweto This workshop was conceived as an open format, AtWork can be adapted, implemented, and reproduced autonomously by cultural organizations and institutions all over the world: associations, artist collectives, schools, academies, and festivals.The format guidelines are provided by the Moleskine Foundation and shared openly so that each organization can tailor the format to their specific … Read more AtWork Soweto Workshop
Bag Factory Artists’ Studios in association with Strauss & Co. Education Fine Art Auctioneers announce the prestigious artist development2023 CASSIRER WELZ AWARD“Since its inception, this award has helped the winners launch their careers and really start making a name for themselves. This award is an important part of Strauss & Co.’s ongoing and substantial commitment … Read more OPEN CALL: Cassirer Welz Award
EXHIBITION Annual Summer Salon Fundraiser 17 September – 18 November 2022 Following on from previous successes of the Bag Factory Artists’ Studios annual Summer Salon, the 2022 Summer Salon looks to provide an opportunity for emerging, mid-career and established artists to showcase and sell their work. The funds raised from this event will go towards … Read more Summer Salon 2022
Artist BiographyErla S. Haraldsdóttir works with painting, drawing, printmaking and photomontage as a means to cite cultural symbols and insert them in evocative images, suggestive of narrative form. An academically trained painter, who has versatile experience in performative genres and video art, she currently focuses on figurative painting, where the physicality of paint and colour … Read more Erla Haraldsdottir
17 OCT – 15 DEC 2022Bag Factory is delighted to announce that Anna Ehrenstein (Germany) will undertake a fully-funded residency at the Bag Factory from 17 Oct – 15 Dec 2022. As part of TURN 2 RESIDENCY The aim of the project is to facilitate research for emerging curators and cultural practitioners with curatorial experience based in Germany and … Read more Anna Ehrenstein
Bag Factory Artists’ Studios in association with Strauss & Co. Education Fine Art Auctioneersannounce the prestigious artist development2023 CASSIRER WELZ AWARD“Since its inception, this award has helped the winners launch their careers and really start making a name for themselves. This award is an important part of Strauss & Co.’s ongoing and substantial commitment to … Read more OPEN CALL: CASSIRER WELZ AWARD
