(Jackson Hlungwane, Hand of God, 1989. Wood. 88.5 x 55 cm. )

(Gerard Bhengu, A Goal, 1926. Pencil and watercolour on paper. 21.3 x 33.2 cm.)

(William Kentridge, Bicycle Kick, 2009. Official FIFA art poster. 100 x 70 cm.)

These marvellous pictures of soccer-related artworks were in my inbox today. I am not sure where you can see them, or if they are on exhibit. I will find out tomorrow hopefully, and let you know.

Just found the information further down my inbox from the Standard Bank Gallery:

This (football) flagship exhibition, will showcase a range of artworks that respond to the global phenomenon of soccer and the passion it evokes. The exhibition, which runs from 1 June to 17 July 2010, focuses on the African continent, with a significant South African component and, of course, the enthusiastic support for the South African national team is featured prominently.

Artworks are drawn from the Standard Bank African Art Collection and from other South African collections, as well as loans from international sources and several specifically commissioned works. Designed to showcase the full spectrum of cultural manifestations of the love of soccer, the exhibition includes makarapas (crafted soccer helmets), vuvuzelas (embellished soccer trumpets), commercially produced soccer merchandise (such as clothing and taxi bumper stickers) as well as personal tributes created by adoring fans and fine art by internationally acclaimed artists.

Other components of the show are local cartoons from the popular press such as Super Strikers, in-depth analyses such as BBC’s History of soccer: The Beautiful Game starring soccer legend Pele, and photographic essays, for example, a feature on African soccer audiences by Nigerian filmmaker and photographer Andrew Dosunmu. Historical and contemporary artworks are included, from a Zulu staff commemorating Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey, to a commissioned sculpture by Johannes Maswanganyi.

The exhibition title is drawn from the traditional South African celebratory cry on a goal being scored. The exhibition is curated by Fiona Rankin-Smith of the Wits Art Museum, and will be accompanied by a catalogue of images and essays.

ENDS

Images

HALAKASHA

William Kentridge, Bicycle Kick, 2009. Official FIFA art poster. 100 x 70 cm. Private Collection (photograph: Cliff Shain)
Chokwe, Mwana Pwo mask, undated. Wood (patinated), textile, fibre, metal coins [on metal stand]. 25 x 17 x 20 cm. Angola. Standard Bank Collection of African Art (Wits Art Museum) (photograph: Cliff Shain)
Jackson Hlungwane, Hand of God, 1989. Wood. 88.5 x 55 cm. Collection: Karel Nel (photograph by Russel Scott)
Penelope Siopis, Pinky Pinky Ronaldo, 2002. Screenprint. 37.5 x 49.5 cm. Collection: Penelope Siopis (photograph: Mpho Monama)
Gerard Bhengu, A Goal, 1926. Pencil and watercolour on paper. 21.3 x 33.2 cm. Killie Campbell Collection (photograph by Bob Cnoops)
O.A. Teshie, Painted Barber Sign, undated. Oil on wood. 51 x 91.5 cm. Ghana. Private Collection (photograph: Fiona Rankin-Smith).
Nelson Mukhuba, Two Soccer Players, 1974. Wood, poker work. 79 x 30 x 26 cm. Wits Art Museum (Market Theatre Collection) (photograph: Cliff Shain)

Standard Bank Gallery
Corner Simmonds and Frederick Street, Johannesburg
Tel: 011 631-1889

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