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WIREDA fully updated and redesigned edition of Wired will be released by Radius Books in early 2025.
The new edition will feature updated photography and text, adding the story of developments in telephone wire baskets since the original, now out of print, book was released in 2005. Included in this edition are many new pieces made in the last twenty years and is being released in conjunction with a major exhibition of the David Arment Southern African Collection at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe. David Arment and Jim Rimelspach have donated the collection to the Museum, and this is the first exhibition of wirework outside of South Africa. The book is soon to be available from Radius Books, The Museum of International Folk Art, Amazon, or wherever you purchase art books. www.radiusbooks.org |
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SANTA FE MAGAZINEIn 1991, David Arment’s husband, Jim Rimelspach, took him to Africa for his 30th birthday. It was there that David discovered Zulu baskets, woven from colorful telephone wire.
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EXHIBITSThe first major exhibition showcasing the spectacular art of telephone wire weaving in any North American museum opens at the Museum of International Folk Art on November 17, 2024.
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HAND / EYEIssue 09 of Hand/Eye featured artists from South Africa, and included two of my baskets on the front and back cover. Inside I provided an update on the telephone wire baskets.
The magazine is published, now on line, by our friend Keith Recker. handeyemagazine.com |
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SELVEDGEI contibuted an article to Issue 88 Geometric of London based Selvedge Magazine. This issue features a focus on Sout African Design, including our dear friend Marianne Fassler of Leopard Frock.
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ZENZULUZenZulu is Marisa Fick-Jordaan's studio where she works with the artists to create wonderful works of art from baskets to wall installations to underplates for your table setting. Please contact Marisa for help with special orders or help starting a collection of Master Weave baskets.
zenzulu.co.za [email protected] |
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PHANSI MUSEUMThe Phansi Museum in Durban, South Africa is a wonderful place to experience the best collection of Southern African artifacts. Paul Mikula, the founder, has an incredible collection of early baskets and wirework, and the staff will gladly take the time to help you understand the history of their beautiful collection.
phansi.com |
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DAVID ARMENTAn art consultant based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I would welcome any feedback on this site. I am also a collector and a traveler, and can help advise you on African travel and collecting art. In addition to Zulu wirework, I collect photography, contemporary painting and sculpture, Native American pottery and TEQUILA!
I am also on the Board of Radius Books here in Santa Fe, and recommend you check out their offerings. radiusbooks.org This web site was an idea I had about ten years, and, here I am in 2020 making it a reality. Special thanks to Montana Currie for her design expertise. I look forward to hearing from you. [email protected] |