African Ceramics

Young South Africans take risks to cement their place in ceramics

IMISO Ceramics is a company that uses distinctly African designs, with a futuristic edge. Creators draw inspiration from a mix of urban culture, local traditions and nature. The company is owned by two young black South Africans who have taken various risks to venture into the entrepreneurial world. CGTN's Yolisa Njamela has more.

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South African Romance, 1960’s – Film 3953

South African adventure that follows two people on a holiday romance. Excellent and amusing commentary. The man is a landscape painter and the woman is with her rather crusty old aunt. Paintings of the landscape. Vineyards and wine tasting. Very picturesque and colourful scenery. South African ceramics and artworks in a gallery being admired by visitors. View of the rugged coastline. Scenic cable car ride into the rugged mountains above the coast. Rowing boats are on the sea. The beach has the ruins of fishing vessels. The man and woman enjoy a seafood meal in a restaurant. She is leaving the next day. Cape town.
Historical re-enactment of 1840, the man and woman are in period costume and are attending a ball. They flirt together then she disappears.
Back in present day costume. The man is driving through the street of the city trying to get to the docks to see the woman before she sails. He is held up by a carnival. Floats and marching bands block his way. There is a float with a big papier mache head of President de Klerk? By the time he gets to the dock the boat has sailed. He waves goodbye to the Aunt but can not see the woman. She is standing on the quayside, she did not leave. The man and the woman are re-united.

Contemporary South African Ceramics

Strauss & Co is proud to announce a focus on contemporary South African ceramics in its NORTH/SOUTH Live Virtual Auction, 8-11 November 2020. A vital medium with a rich history, Strauss & Co has devoted an entire session to showcasing the best examples of South African ceramics in a session titled New Collector.

Here, Strauss & Co Senior Art Specialist Wilhelm van Rensburg discusses some highlights featured in the ceramic session.

View the dedicated ceramics catalogue:

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Auction details:
8-11 November 2020
NORTH/SOUTH Live Virtual Auction
Modern and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Fine Wine

Wine: Sunday 8 November 2020 at 11:00am
Decorative Arts: 9 November 2020 at 10:00am and 2:00pm
Tasso Foundation Collection: 9 November 2020 at 7:00pm
Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art: 10 & 11 November 2020
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Made in Africa: South Africa ceramics

For 34 years, Ardmore studios has crafted away original ceramics that have provided income to feed many families in KwaZulu-Natal province, #SouthAfrica. Trained by Ardmore’s founder Feé Halsted, 80 painters and sculptors transform African art into ornamental pieces. Items have been sold by Christie’s and Sotheby’s and since branching out into bespoke furniture, wallpaper and tableware; luxury French brand Hermès has collaborated with Ardmore. Despite its international success, it has remained true to its roots, trained and developed local artists, as well as caring for a community hit hard by HIV/AIDS. Today this studio is an institution in South Africa and continues to shape and change people’s lives.

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Emergence of Contemporary South African Ceramics

Strauss & Co Art Specialist Wilhelm van Rensburg discusses the emergence of South African Contemporary ceramics. He is joined by special guest ceramicists: Ann Marais, Katherine Glenday, Eugene Hön, John Newdigate and Retief van Wyk, who all have ceramics on offer in the NORTH/SOUTH Live Virtual Auction.
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Auction details:
8-11 November 2020
NORTH/SOUTH Live Virtual Auction
Modern and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Fine Wine

Wine: Sunday 8 November 2020 at 11:00am
Decorative Arts: 9 November 2020 at 10:00am and 2:00pm
Tasso Foundation Collection: 9 November 2020 at 7:00pm
Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art: 10 & 11 November 2020