bagfactory Tshepiso Moropa Artist Biography Tshepiso Moropa is a collage artist, with an educational background in Psychology, Linguistics and Research. Her unique artistic journey has been marked by a deep passion for the medium and an unwavering commitment to storytelling through the art of collage. Her hand-crafted collages marry a multitude of archival imagery and materials … Read more
Levy Pooe Artist Biography Levy Pooe (b. 1994) is a Johannesburg-based South African visual artist born during the country’s democratic transition. He received the 2020 Cassirer Welz award in partnership with Strauss & Co Auctioneers, culminating in a solo exhibition at the Bag Factory Artist Studios. Levy explores painting, drawing, collage, printmaking and murals … Read more
ABOUT THE PROJECT Soft Opening Thursday, 30 January 202514h00 – 17h00Open to the public Waning on your loved onesFriday, 31 January 202513h00 – 15h00 Ditaelo tsa moya … Read more
QUEERING THE GA(Y)ZE 15 Feb – 1 March 2025 Bag Factory is pleased to present Queering the Ga(y)ze: A Public Dialogue Series, convened by Nala Xaba and Noma Pakade, in association with the British Council. Over three Saturdays, discussions will explore various sites of queer cultural expression, namely: The Shelf, The Gallery, and The Streets. … Read more
ABOUT THE SHOW Soft Exhibition Opening Thursday, 30 January 202514h00 – 17h00Open to the public Waning on your loved onesFriday, 31 January 202513h00 – 15h00 Ditaelo tsa moya … Read more
CRITERIA Topical Focus areas: Bag Factory’s surrounding environment, Fordsburg’s multicultural social fabric, resilience and optimism and play, encouraging interaction. Successful proposals will be considered on the grounds of Ingenuity and creativity; Improvisation given the modest budget; Durability, use of green and/or recycled materials OPEN CALL: 2025 ART COMMISSIONS PROGRAMME Are you a visual artist looking to … Read more
[vcv_menu key=”Select your menu”] [vcv_sandwich_menu key=””] Bag Factory Artist Workshops hosted by Bag Factory and our artists, these workshops serve to share and develop skills, develop working relationships for younger artists, and ultimately develop the Johannesburg art community, and the Bag Factory community. Be a part of the channel! Design Thinking Hosted by Ryan Honeyball … Read more
RMB TALENT UNLOCKED ABOUT THE MENTORSHIP: The programme consists of Business & Communications Mentorship which is focused on building on existing skills and knowledge of business and professional communications through engagements with industry and the business of art mentors; In-Studio (creative) Practice Mentorship with mentor and curator support through face-to-face consultations and group critiques. Recipient artists will be provided … Read more
ABOUT THE SHOW Exhibition Opening: Saturday, 4 May 2023 11h00 – 14h00. Monotype Workshop: Saturday, 26 May 2023 Lebogang will host a monoprint workshop during the Contra Fair Exhibition Walkabout: Saturday, 20 July 11 for 11.30 – 1 pm ________________ For more information on the exhibition and media-related enquiries, please contact: Bag Factory Communications Department:Zinhle … Read more
Bag Factory Artists’ Studios in association with Strauss & Co. Education Fine Art Auctioneers, announce the prestigious 2024 CASSIRER WELZ AWARD Call for Entries are NOW OPEN “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 … Read more