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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 |
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.
selvedge.org leopardfrock.co.za |
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] |
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 |
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] |