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.
Comments (33)
PUMAVision
Miesha
Yisa
Ketehouli
Evans
Hanen
Adeyinka
Rui
Bongani
Khahliso
Salsabil
Faten
mahoukou
Ernest
Donko
Julie
Kettly
Peter
Selim
Mansour
Sarah
Qudus
Ernest
Gadi
Soweto Book Launch
Hi Mark,
My book Soweto will be launched next week. If you are in town please do come along.
Warm regards.
Jodi
Soweto invite.jpg -
Jodi Bieber's SOWETO book launch
PUMA EXIBITION / CPT //
hi mark,
we are running the puma show in our studio from 2306 to 0307 this year. also producing content around that project.
might be a good time to meet?
best
daniel
siegler@nowandpartners.com
art show
hi mark
how is everything going? just to ask you, had said you'd be interested in showing art from kenya somewhere out there,how is that going?
i know we have works that are worth it,maybe just some links that you have or someone interested in showcasing artists from kenya.
we are alive and working
Sydney
Hi Mark, last but not least I could open my messages.
I am back in Berlin for few days if you need to contact me about the Sydney biennale please do it again and I will answer.
all my best,
Kader
Hello
Introducing myself
HI Mark
I just wanted to introduce myself to you. I am the Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre and I run UNIMA SA. I have been talking to Claire about Puma's involvement with us and an looking forward to hearing back from you about that. I really resonate with what you wrote about the Zeitz Foundation, the arts and responsibility. Here is something I recently wrote which I think you will enjoy:
"Puppets are moving objects brought to life in performance. The life in puppets is beautiful and always fragile. We know that if we choose to stop believing in it, the object will die before us. So seeing these newly formed lives in front of us, fragile, playful and naughty, our hearts go out to them. And in this moment we become co-creators of a story, of an artistic experience, of the experience of our own humanity. Art, in whatever form is about creating reflections, layers of meaning, and ultimately faith in the beauty of humanity. How powerful this process is when we use puppetry, the act of creating life in images."
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best
Janni
Dance Umbrella, Nigeria
Hello Mark,
I'm a young dancer and Choreographer based in Nigeria. Also the Artistic Director of Okoto Dance Centre Nigeria, ( a dance company and dance consult )the organizer of Dance Umbrella in Nigeria. The first edition of the Nigeria Dance Umbrella will come up in June 2011 and we are hoping to have few dance companies from Africa.We would also presents Awards to deserving African dancers and organizations at the end of 3 days festival. There is going to be dance workshops and seminars. We would like Puma Creative to support us on this epoch making event.
Thanking you in anticipation of your favorable response.
Adejumo O. Emmanuel
SA Dance Sector Meeting
Hi Mark,
From the posts, i see that you are in demand :-).
But i can only imagine how rewarding it must be.
louis
Hi Mark do you know this guy's work? he has a CPT show in March
http://www.ruanhoffmann.com/
stocktownxsouthafrica film
we just finished our film
http://www.vimeo.com/20907828
check it
poetry recycle
leadership before joining core directors to sire proof that the will of Sunday independance, a montage grant for adjunct rights
Cape Town Creative Community getting together for CHANGE
I am a Cape Town based producer who is trying to use her skills to give back to our impoverished communities through dynamic collaborations with local artists and musicians. I have a large arsenal of talent and ideas. We are all ready to try and combat poverty and crime through raising money for the younger generation.
I have 3 events in the conception phase, all involving artists and musicians who are donating their time to create awareness campaigns, which are linked to charities.
My events are not only linked to raising awareness & money for charities, but aim at helping launch emerging talent from the townships.
Our events include music videos, graffiti art exhibitions and more....
It would be incredible if PUMA helps us bring these events and messages to fruition, our community depends on it.
Deb
South Africa
I'm in for wonderful country of South Africa.
It's an honour for me to play a little part in the Creative Africa Network.
Personally, I think South African artists are very talented and creative.
There are many South Africans in the UK who enjoy high-standard living.
I'd love to be in South Africa.
utopia1998@gmail.com
hello
cheers for adding ,
Olivier
ok iwait
hi
U.S. Based African Projects
We rep the New York African Film Festival, the AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange public TV series and have another project coming up dealing with African film. I would love to have contact info so that I can sent you info about our pjts. Please write me at cheryl@cherylduncanpr.com.
token of friendship
hi mark,how are doing,i hope things are ok.i woul like to share with this. art in all the forms,painting,carving or sculpture,porcelian,poems,novels,short stories,singing,music and drama is amedium of experssion and communication and ameans of interaction between different cultures and civilizations and gets smooth penteration through illusive barriers of race,religon and man made boarders,striving to form auniversial commom concept of getting together on the basis of humanity "back to the rainbow" dear artists rays of hope are rising and shining from your beatiful inners and heald souls,to cure the bleading wounds and nourish the dried leaves,just take apostive step and lead the galaxy to its infinite destiny,transcend but dont forget to be the roots to the garden of roses,so let us get together and do it,different features look alike souls to achieve our shared dream and vision of happiness,peace,love and soldarity to the human race.
Segera
Hi Mark, how are you? we met in Segera the other day with Jochen, not entirely sure if this is the best way to communicate with you? best regards Guillaume
Cheers!
Hi.I'm an art photographer based in
Lagos,Nigeria. You can view by blog site adewalealiuadekunle.blogspot.com for my portfolio.I really love to explore the posibilities in other world.....I will be participating in a group exhibition these May at home.I'm open to adventure and collaboration with other artist.I will be glad to hear from you soon. Cheers!
Thanks.
Thanks for you interest. Check out our you tube Page for more about us. http://www.youtube.com/user/SanaaZoteTV
Hello Mark,
Thanks again!!!! for that wonderful tour of the museums,you gave me lots insight. last summer in berlin.
Franky
estherdiane25@yahoo.in
Hello,
My name is Esther, am a girl and please i really want to be your good friend, i hope that you will grant my request with good faith, thanks and i really care, you can have my private e-mail address below and please write to me to my e-mail address and i will send you more of my pictures i promise you with my good heart, just feel free and contact me with my private e-mail address below and we will talk very well .
( estherdiane25@yahoo.in ) thanks and please bear with me.
God bless.
hi
Hello
My name is miss Jelin,i am looking for a new friend i saw your profile today and became interested in you,i
will also like to know you the more,and i want you to send a mail to my email
address so i can give you my picture for you to know whom l am.Here is my email
address (meetjellin82@yahoo.co.uk)
I believe we can move from here.I am waiting for
your mail to my email address (meetjellin82@yahoo.co.uk) Remember that distance, color or age
does not matter but love matters allot in life Please reply me with my email
Jelin
making contact
Hi Mark, I hope you are well.
I have an enquiry to make. Could I send you an email? How does one make contact with you. All the best Monique Pelser
RETURN A LOST LOVER IN 7 DAY CALL DR ASWAN +27726403030
Dr Aswan a professional Spiritual Healer, specializing in the fields of Love, Money, Power, Success, Luck and Witch Craft. he can help with any problem or wish that you might have.Bring back old lost lover +27726403030 or drmediaswan1@gmail.com
RETURN A LOST LOVER IN 7 DAY CALL DR ASWAN +27726403030
Dr Aswan a professional Spiritual Healer, specializing in the fields of Love, Money, Power, Success, Luck and Witch Craft. he can help with any problem or wish that you might have.Bring back old lost lover +27726403030 or drmediaswan1@gmail.com
RETURN A LOST LOVER IN 7 DAY CALL DR ASWAN +27726403030
Dr Aswan a professional Spiritual Healer, specializing in the fields of Love, Money, Power, Success, Luck and Witch Craft. he can help with any problem or wish that you might have.Bring back old lost lover +27726403030 or drmediaswan1@gmail.com
RETURN A LOST LOVER IN 7 DAY CALL DR ASWAN +27726403030
Dr Aswan a professional Spiritual Healer, specializing in the fields of Love, Money, Power, Success, Luck and Witch Craft. he can help with any problem or wish that you might have.Bring back old lost lover +27726403030 or drmediaswan1@gmail.com
RETURN A LOST LOVER IN 7 DAY CALL DR ASWAN +27726403030
Dr Aswan a professional Spiritual Healer, specializing in the fields of Love, Money, Power, Success, Luck and Witch Craft. he can help with any problem or wish that you might have.Bring back old lost lover +27726403030 or drmediaswan1@gmail.com
Just sent you a message!
HAPPY NETWORK MEMBER
Hi Mark,
I am happy to become member of the creativeafricanetwork. Iam an editor/photographer and also African film critic, Iam based in Toronto, Canada. You can also check my blog at www.africanbulletin.blogspot.com
Re: PUMA EXIBITION / CPT //
Very interesting!