Ivory Coast

anyMeta 4.17.36 - Atom module 0.3.2 2012-05-17T08:46:11+02:00 http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/feed/atom/9172/en Ivory Coast http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/id/2155 2012-05-16T19:20:38+02:00 Mark Coetzee Program Director, PUMAVision and Chief Curator, puma.creative

Mark Coetzee is Program Director of PUMAVision and Chief Curator of puma.creative. He is originally from Cape Town, South Africa. Before joining PUMA, he was the director of both the Contemporary Arts Foundation and the Rubell Family Collection (RFC) from 2000 to 2009. He is was adjunct curator at the Palm Springs Art Museum from 2008 to 2009. Committed to education, he served as an adjunct faculty member at the New World School of the Arts, was co-director of the New World School of the Arts Honors Program, and from 2001 to 2009 the director of the Curatorial Training Program. He is a recognized artist in his own right as well an art historian and writer. Coetzee has published extensively on art, writing for journals including the Mail & Guardian, Revue Noire and the Sunday Independent, and publishing over 30 monograph catalogs on various artists. His latest publications include monographs on Hernan Bas, Keith Haring, Eberhard Havekost, and John Stezaker. He has received various grants and awards for his work from foundations such as the Arts & Business Council of Miami of Americans for the Arts, Business & Arts South Africa (BASA), Harry Crossley Foundation, Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa, Maggie Laubscher Foundation, Miami Design Preservation League, Ruth Prowse Foundation, Irma Stern Foundation, Montague White Trust, National Arts Council of South Africa and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Coetzee studied at the University of Stellenbosch, the University of Cape Town, and the University of Paris-Sorbonne.

Selected Recent Exhibition Catalogs and Books Coetzee, Mark. Against All Odds: Keith Haring in the Rubell Family Collection. Palm Springs: Palm Springs Art Museum; Miami: Rubell Family Collection, 2008. Coetzee, Mark. Hernan Bas: Works from the Rubell Family Collection. Miami: Rubell Family Collection, 2007. Coetzee, Mark. John Stezaker: Works from the Rubell Family Collection. Miami: Rubell Family Collection, 2007. Coetzee, Mark. ed., Red Eye: L.A. Artists from the Rubell Family Collection. Miami: Rubell Family Collection, 2007. Coetzee, Mark. Eberhard Havekost 1996-2006: Paintings from the Rubell Family Collection. Miami: Rubell Family Collection, 2006. Coetzee, Mark, and Laura Steward Heon. Life After Death: New Leipzig Paintings from the Rubell Family Collection. Miami: Rubell Family Collection; North Adams: MASS MoCA, 1st ed. 2005, 2nd ed. 2007. Coetzee, Mark. Rubell Family Collection: NOT AFRAID. London: Phaidon Press Limited, 2004. Coetzee, Mark. America Dream, Collecting Richard Prince for 27 Years. Miami: Rubell Family Collection, 2004. Coetzee, Mark, and Luisa Lagos. Memorials of Identity: New Media from the Rubell Family Collection. Miami: Rubell Family Collection, 1st ed. 2004, 2nd ed. 2006, 3rd ed. 2006. Coetzee, Mark. Where Art Is Happening, ArtCenter/South Florida. Miami Beach: ArtCenter/South Florida, 2003. - 120.958 31.38 Mark Coetzee Mark Coetzee d d http://vision.puma.com/ PERSON 1 http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/id/10870 2012-05-16T19:20:37+02:00 The Long Run The Long Run is a fair, honest, positive and creative approach to life

As Long Runners, we strive to strengthen intercultural relationships and understanding, safeguarding cultural heritage while raising awareness of cultural diversity. We want to inspire others to act in kind. Creative activities in this dimension encompass all expressions of art—from local cuisine and architecture to film and music, from sculpture to folk arts and crafts—as well as the promotion of social cohesion and cultural interaction through sport.

The flagship initiative of the <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation</a> is <a href="http://www.thelongrun.com/">The Long Run</a>. The <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation</a> supports the network of <a href="http://www.thelongrun.com/destinations">Long Run Destinations</a> by providing a platform for collaboration, innovation and learning. Through financial support and via the G.E.R. certification system, the <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation</a> empowers the <a href="http://www.thelongrun.com/destinations">Long Run Destinations</a> to achieve long-lasting impact in all 4Cs (conservation, community, culture and commerce). The mission of the <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation</a> is to invest in research, listen to the experience of local communities and stakeholders and apply the knowledge gained to create and support sustainable, ecologically and socially responsible projects and destinations around the world. The <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation for Intercultural Ecosphere Safety</a> is a private charitable organisation that was founded in 2008 by German business entrepreneur Jochen Zeitz. Inspired by the efforts of conservationists, scientists, and artists, and recognising the need for furthering connectedness and alliances around the world, Zeitz founded the organisation with the intention of inspiring and achieving the highest standards in sustainability through the balance of culture, community, conservation and commerce in privately managed areas. - Segera Nanyuki ke 37.0667 0.0166667 4 The Long Run The Long Run Segera ke 2008-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 y http://www.thelongrun.com/ PERSON 1 http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/id/10485 2012-05-16T19:20:31+02:00 Zeitz Foundation Creating a better tomorrow through culture, community, conservation and commerce

The <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation</a> supports creative activities that strengthen intercultural relationships and understanding, and raise awareness of cultural diversity, and inspire others to act in kind. These activities encompass art—in all forms of expression—and sport. Throughout history, cultures from around the world have used art to make sense of the world. Art—in all of its expressions—interprets, gives meaning, breathes experience, creates bridges, inspires dialogues and, ultimately, can profoundly change the way we see things. It is because of the transformative nature of art and the value of artists in culture that the <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation</a> is dedicated to preserving and enhancing artistic traditions and inspiring creativity. The Foundation’s initiatives promote new creative avenues, raise awareness, and contribute to positive change in the ecosphere.

<a href="http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/page/15421/en"> <img src="http://fast.mediamatic.nl/f/gsbt/image/908/15421-400-267.jpg" height="267" width="400" alt="" title="Jochen Zeitz" playable="1"/> </a><a title="Click to get a larger image - Jochen Zeitz - Creative Africa Network" href="/page/15421/en">Jochen Zeitz</a> - Zeitz Foundation Founder The <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation for Intercultural Ecosphere Safety (I.E.S.)</a> is inspired by a vision of the Ecosphere—our planet and all of its life-sustaining regions—maintained in the healthiest possible state, and is committed to promoting an inclusive, holistic paradigm of conservation that enhances livelihoods and fosters intercultural dialogue. Decisions made and actions taken by the Foundation are guided by the principles of being Fair, Honest, Positive and Creative. The <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation</a> is a registered non-profit organization in Germany with representation in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Kenya. <a href="http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/page/10868/en"> <img src="http://fast.mediamatic.nl/f/gsbt/image/374/10868-400-360.jpg" height="360" width="400" alt="" title="Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia" playable="1"/> </a><a title="Click to get a larger image - Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia - Creative Africa Network" href="/page/10868/en">Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia</a> - Zeitz Foundation Ambassadors for Culture “Our musical creativity allows us to cross borders, expand horizons and build connections. There is a new opportunity to do so within the <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation</a>, and we are thrilled to embark on <a href="http://thelongrun.com/">The Long Run</a> as a sensible, honest and positive approach to life.” Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation</a> Amabassadors for Culture <a href="http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/page/10869/en"> <img src="http://fast.mediamatic.nl/f/gsbt/image/291/10869-300-400.jpg" height="400" width="300" alt="" title="Mark Coetzee" playable="1"/> </a><a title="Click to get a larger image - Mark Coetzee - Creative Africa Network" href="/page/10869/en">Mark Coetzee</a> - Zeitz Foundation Cultural Specialist “Art has the capacity to help us understand our place in the world: our cultural past reflects how we have impacted the world that surrounds us, and the present challenges us to consider how we wish to impact the future through the traditions, cultural activities and customs we surround ourselves with now. Art does not allow us to simply accept the status quo but demands that we be aware of our actions, aesthetic traditions and ethical practices. It also asks us to think carefully on such complex issues as what it means to be both human and responsibly human. I am honored to be associated with the <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation</a>. Their dedication to promoting a holistic approach to understanding our world through art is exemplary. Their long-term goal—of finding creative ways to nurture more positive relationships in the world—is nothing short of inspiring. I join with them in striving to achieve these goals.” Mark Coetzee <a href="http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/">Zeitz Foundation</a> Cultural Specialist - Zeitz Foundation Zeitz Foundation http://www.zeitzfoundation.org/ PERSON 1 http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/id/43838 2012-05-16T16:52:43+02:00 Seismopolite Journal of Art and Politics Investigating art and politics in local contexts

Seismopolite Journal of Art and Politics is an English and Norwegian quarterly which investigates the possibilities of artists and art scenes worldwide to reflect and influence their local political situation. <a href="http://www.seismopolite.com">http://www.seismopolite.com</a> contact: info[@]seismopolite.com Previous issues: <a href="http://www.seismopolite.com/artandpolitics">http://www.seismopolite.com/artandpolitics</a> Seismopolite Art Map: <a href="http://www.seismopolite.com/art-map">http://www.seismopolite.com/art-map</a> Seismopolite Art Map is a growing, international Art Map of all the cities described in the Journal, with listings of galleries and current exhibitions. (To request information to be included in Seismopolite Art Map, please contact info[@]seismopolite.com) Bangkok Art Map: <a href="http://www.seismopolite.com/Bangkok">http://www.seismopolite.com/Bangkok</a> Bergen Art Map: <a href="http://www.seismopolite.com/Bergen">http://www.seismopolite.com/Bergen</a> Hong Kong Art Map: <a href="http://www.seismopolite.com/Hong-Kong">http://www.seismopolite.com/Hong-Kong</a> Istanbul Art Map": <a href="http://www.seismopolite.com/Istanbul">http://www.seismopolite.com/Istanbul</a> Mexico City Art Map": <a href="http://www.seismopolite.com/Mexico-City">http://www.seismopolite.com/Mexico-City</a> Oslo Art Map: <a href="http://www.seismopolite.com/Oslo">http://www.seismopolite.com/Oslo</a> São Paulo Art Map: <a href="http://www.seismopolite.com/Sao-Paulo">http://www.seismopolite.com/Sao-Paulo</a> Singapore Art Map: <a href="http://www.seismopolite.com/Singapore">http://www.seismopolite.com/Singapore</a>

- Seismopolite Journal of Art and Politics PERSON 1 http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/id/38460 2012-05-15T09:24:57+02:00 Leigh-Anne facilitator.

Presently gallery based in Cape Town as an exhibition co-ordinator, curator and writer. I just completely my Masters in Modern Art Curating and Criticism at the University of Edinburgh. Passionate about photography and photographic theory, amongst pretty much everything else.

- 8 Leigh-Anne Leigh-Anne Niehaus y http://ludique-la-la.blogspot.com/ PERSON 1 http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/id/50241 2012-05-15T01:41:36+02:00 Karen D. Brame El-Amin Passionate, Inquisitive, Diligent, Industrious and Loyal

I am interested in learning more about the diverse cultures &amp;amp; arts of the Africa Diaspora. I am a professor who works in the both history and education. I desire to gain a career of being an educator of diverse cultures on a global level, whether it be in a cultural setting, ambassador atmosphere, or educational environment.

- 8 Karen D. Brame El-Amin Karen D. Brame El-Amin d http://facebook-karen%20d.%20brame%20%20%20http//www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1196905824&ref=tn_tnmn PERSON 1 http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/id/42277 2012-05-15T00:12:02+02:00 LEBOGANG QUEEN'O'HEARTZ MOKHOMOLE FASHION DESIGNER/ IMAGE CONSULTANT/ MODEL/ ENTREPRENEUR

LEBOGANG MOKHOMOLE Lebogang Mokhomole a.k.a Queen’o’Hearts is a fashion designer/ image consultant and model hailing from the beautiful dusty streets of Limpopo, Phokoane village. “After realising my passion and talent for fashion designing, I moved to Gauteng, Soweto to study and pursue a career in the fashion industry. I graduated from one of the top fashion schools in S.A, Sew Africa. After graduating I started designing and sewing clothes for myself, when people noticed they were interested in some of my designs and that eventually built up a business. The label I’m currently developing is called Egzabier meaning KING of kings clothing line”. It has been a long journey of development for Egzabier which caters for both woman and man’s clothing. The label has already made an impact seeing that it already has ambassadors in the music scene and is planning to work with vibrant movers and shakers in the industry and in the world. This is a label to look out for in the not so far future seeing that Lebogang is currently pursuing a degree in management sciences with Unisa. We look forward to having future filled Egzabier clothing.

- 4 LEBOGANG QUEEN'O'HEARTZ MOKHOMOLE MANAGEMENT LEBOGANG RITA MOKHOMOLE QUEEN'O'HEARTZ d http://www.teameffortsmedia.blogspot.com/ PERSON 1 http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/id/49722 2012-05-13T09:38:58+02:00 Roger Young Filmmaker, Cultural Theorist, Journalist, Troublemaker.

Former Editor At Large of Mahala.co.za, writes for Rolling Stone, Mail and Guardian, and City Press. Currently working on a video installation about banal last words and the disparities families have with memories of their grandparents, and a film about the place of whiteness in Africa. Wary of the new economic colonialism and poverty porn, fascinated with the gradual pace of the evolution of thought, and the colours of the semi-desert.

- 8 Roger Young Roger Graeme Young d PERSON 1 http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/id/48234 2012-05-11T22:52:26+02:00 VOICES OF STRENGTH Contemporary Dance and Theater by Women from Africa

"VOICES OF STRENGTH: Contemporary Dance & Theater by Women from Africa" is the fall 2012 United States debut tour of a two-evening program bringing the stylistic diversity of contemporary performance on the African continent to audiences across the U.S. Produced by MAPP International Productions, VOICES OF STRENGTH presents four works created and performed by Nelisiwe Xaba (South Africa), Kettly Noël (Mali), Nadia Beugré (Côte d’Ivoire), Bouchra Ouizguen (Morocco) and Maria-Helena Pinto (Mozambique). Using humor, irony, poignancy and power, the works in VOICES OF STRENGTH confront personal obstacles, address political and social issues, and paint true and vivid pictures of the lives of contemporary African women. With VOICES OF STRENGTH, MAPP is not only bringing four important works to stages in six cities across the U.S., we are introducing a wide range of people in American communities to important cultural leaders who have had an impact in their own communities on the African continent, through their leadership in arts education, cultural policy, and civic development. The U.S. public will have opportunities to not only see performances, but to meet with and hear from these artists in formal discussions and informal conversations. We are also commissioning a contextual essay to be distributed throughout the tour, written by noted dance scholar Joan Frosch (Center for World Arts, University of Florida, Gainesville). VOICES OF STRENGTH features performances of "Correspondances" by Nelisiwe Xaba and Kettly Noël; "Quartiers Libres" by Nadia Beugré; "Madame Plaza" by Bouchra Ouizguen; and "Sombra" by Maria-Helena Pinto. The tour will visit: Dance Center at Columbia College, Chicago, IL (Sept. 10-16, 2012) New York Live Arts, New York, NY (Sept. 17-23, 2012) Seattle Theatre Group, Seattle, WA (Sept. 24-30, 2012) John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC (Oct. 1-7, 2012) Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN (Oct. 8-14, 2012) Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA (Oct. 15-21, 2012)

- 8 VOICES OF STRENGTH Co-Director & Producer Cathy Zimmerman y http://www.mappinternational.org/artists/view/495/ PERSON 1 http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/id/48333 2012-05-11T22:46:49+02:00 Nadia Beugré Choreographer/Performer

Born in Zikisso in Côte d’Ivoire, Nadia Beugré made her first appearances with Dante Theatre in 1995. In 1997, she became a member of the ground-breaking, all-female dance ensemble, Compagnie TchéTché, founded by Béatrice Kombé. She performed with the company for eight years, touring in Africa, Europe and North America. Following Ms. Kombé’s untimely death in 2007, Ms. Beugré began to create her own works. These include un espace vide: moi, performed in Tunis, Burkina Faso, England and France; 120 M/h, a collaboration with choreographers (and childhood friends) Michel Kouakou and Daudet Glazaï, which was developed in the U.S. at Bates Dance Festival and VSA New Mexico/North Fourth Art Center, and premiered in Germany at Dansart Bielefeld 2010 Biennale; and Quartiers Libres, which premiered at the 2010 Danse L’Afrique danse festival in Mali. She trained at the Centre Choréographiques in Montpelier, France with Mathilde Monnier; at l’Ecole des Sables in Senegal with Germaine Acogny; and at the Center for Choreographic Development in Burkina Faso with Carolyn Carlson and Burkinabé Bourou Amadou.

- Nadia Beugré PERSON 1