Public spaces in the Mother City will be transformed by a range of collaborative, and often ‘transgressive performative’ artworks when the dynamic LIVE ART Festival 2017 hits the streets from 2 – 26 February.
This particular collection of visceral adventures hopes to transport audiences into a creative world of theatre often unknown in South African borders – navigating the public to the corners of their comfort zones.
LIVE ART 2017 offers audiences an immersive experience to connect with relevant issues confronting society on a journey of the imagination that embraces the outer-limits of society.
Installations by over 30 contemporary artists
The 2017 programme features screenings, performances, artworks and interactive installations by over 30 contemporary artists including: Standard Bank Young Artist Award-winners Donna Kukama and Anthea Moys; Zimbabwean-born, New York-based celebrated choreographer and performer Nora Chipaumire, Nigerian multimedia artist, Jelili Atiku; acclaimed choreographer and performer, Mamela Nyamza; British-Ghanaian visual artist, Larry Achiampong; Mozambican choreographer, Panaibra Gabriel Canda; pioneering and internationally-renowned South African performance artist, Steven Cohen and many more.
The Institute for Creative Arts (ICA) launches this anticipated international event. The third in a series of biennial festivals, LIVE ART 2017 showcases a gathering of some of the most influential artists from across the continent for an explosion of performances set to push the boundaries of audiences and artists alike.
LIVE ART 2017 has established itself as a pioneer in the region, blurring the fields of fine art, dance, theatre, music and literature to form a unique platform for cutting-edge interdisciplinary art. With an emphasis on works by African artists and those from the diaspora, the fest hopes to make possible new interactions within diverse personal, political, public and architectural spaces.
Clash, marry, influence!
ICA Director and Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town, Jay Pather adds: “LIVE ART 2017 represents the intersection of visual and performing arts and culture with some of the enduring personal and political themes of our time and provides an arena for these elements to clash, marry, and influence each other. Our efforts to engage audiences and expand their expectations of the possibilities of live theatre and art, brings to life some of the most esoteric and experimental work by key African artists.
LIVE ART 2017 is supported by the Mellon Foundation, University of Cape Town, Iziko Museums of South Africa, Pro Helvetia, the British Council Connect ZA and the Goethe-Institut Lagos.
What: LIVE ART 2017
When: Launch Thurs 2 Feb as part of First Thursdays, Cape Town
Official Programme: Fri, 10 Feb – Sun 26 Feb
Where: Public spaces across the City of Cape Town – FREE (see below)
Access to some performances limited, so book your free ticket: CLICK on the LIVE ART programme, or see www.ica.uct.ac.za or e-mail: ica@uct.ac.za or +27 (0) 21 650 7156
Programme: www.ica.uct.ac.za
VENUES:
6 SPIN STREET, 6 Spin St, Cape Town
ARENA THEATRE, UCT Hiddingh Campus, 31 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town
ARENA QUAD, UCT Hiddingh Campus, 31 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town
ARTSCAPE PIAZZA, Hertzog Boulevard, Foreshore, Cape Town
CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE, Castle & Darling St, Foreshore, Cape Town
CHURCH SQUARE, Spin & Parliament St, Cape Town
GOVERNMENT AVENUE, Government Ave, Company’s Garden, Cape
HIDDINGH HALL, UCT Hiddingh Campus, 31 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town
IZIKO SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY, Government Ave, Company’s Garden, Cape Town
LITTLE THEATRE, UCT Hiddingh Campus, 31 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town
OPEN HOUSE, Long St & Dorp St, Cape Town
P4 STUDIO, UCT Hiddingh Campus, 31 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town
SEA POINT PROMENADE, Sea Point Promenade, Sea Point, Cape Town
YOUNGBLOOD GALLERY, 70-72 Bree St, Cape Town
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