the manor announces partnership with the bmw art generation
The Manor and BMW Art Generation partner up for a day of art, food, music, and fashion at Nirox Sculpture Park.
The Manor is delighted to be the official partner of the BMW Art Generation, a one-day event committed to ensuring the future of African excellence in art, music, food, fashion, and all things culture. Returning for its second edition at the Nirox Sculpture Park in Krugersdorp, The BMW Art Generation will fulfil the questions and curiosities of art enthusiasts and academics parallel to offering them an intentionally engaging programme of art walkabouts in the park, studio visits, live music performances, as well as food, wine and fashion offerings that demonstrate Africa as a destination for lifestyle excellence.
A continuation of the theme, Kinetics of Art & History, this edition expands what was established last year with a keen consideration of our current collective climate. Its premise supports the mandate to fortify the future of contemporary African art, well aware of the function of community, joy and imagination in addressing the status quo. The artistic practices BMW Art Generation looks into have historical and contemporary gravitas in continued and determined practices looking towards joy.
The day will kick off with an intergenerational conversation that looks at the medium of painting as a practice of liberation between formidable painters Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi and Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi. The conversation will be moderated by Janine Gaëlle Dieudji, curator of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art.
Parallel to the discourse, guests can look forward to food from Lara the Food Goddess, Lucky Bread, Jack Rabbit, Forest Gelato, Glory, Il Contadino, and Soul Souvlaki. There are also fashion offerings by BOYDE, VIVIERS, NAO SERATI and UNI FORM by Luke Radloff. The top things off, there will be live performances by Kopano Jazz Collective, the South African Music Award nominated Kujenga and, as a headline, the multi-award-winning artist and cover star of The Manor’s latest publication, Women in Art, Thandiswa Mazwai.
Building on the momentum of its inaugural 2023 edition, BMW Group South Africa and FNB Art Joburg established the BMW Young Collectors Co. to develop a new generation of art enthusiasts that will collect African art on African soil. Through exclusive opportunities to meet and connect with leaders in contemporary African art that entry-level collectors may not have access to, BMW Young Collectors Co. has built itself up to be one of the most coveted memberships.
Leaders in culture, BMW South Africa exemplifies why patronage is vital in sustaining art. We are privileged to benefit from their support, which not only enhances our initiatives but also strengthens the social fabric we need to foster a rich exchange. Through their investment, we are reminded that culture thrives when shared,” says FNB Art Joburg Managing Director, Mandla Sibeko.
Join us for The BMW Art Generation, Kinetics of Art & History Vol. II at the Nirox Sculpture Park on 02 November 2024. Inclusive of live music, talks and full access to the Nirox Sculpture Park, tickets for The BMW Art Generation cost R400. To purchase tickets, visit https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/the-bmw-art-generation
