Swaziland

_{Michael Stevenson is pleased to present the first solo exhibition of rising star Nandipha Mntambo. Born in Swaziland in 1982, Mntambo graduates in June with a Masters degree in Fine Art with distinction from the Michaelis School, University of Cape Town. She has already received critical notice as one of five young artists selected for the 2006 MTN New Contemporaries exhibition at Johannesburg Art Gallery.Read more}

_{In recent years women in Swaziland have transformed their traditional craft of basket weaving into a vehicle for artistic expression. At the forefront of this transformation has been Tintsaba Crafts. They will be holding an Exhibition under the theme; Twisting Sisters: The Art of master weaving sisal at the Standard Bank Gallery from 12th June to 14th July 2007. The Gallery hours are: Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:30; Saturday, 09:00-13:00, closed on Sundays and public holidays. Admission is free. Read more}

_{INDINGILIZI GALLERY was established in 1982, in response to a need for an active, commercial gallery in Swaziland. The Gallery has earned a reputation for excellence and for being a reliable source of contemporary art and collectables for Swaziland and elsewhere in Africa. Located in Mbabane, its exhibitions are held regularly, featuring the work of contemporary local artists and the best of available crafts also from elsewhere in Africa. Visit the Gallery}

_{AFTER successfully finishing its talent identification programme dubbed 'Mini Arts Festival', The Swaziland National Council of Arts and Culture is inviting local artists to an international competition strictly for arts and craft. "This is yet another opportunity for local artists to take part in the 'Commonwealth Arts and Craft Awards 2007' and this time it is an international competition strictly for arts and craft," said Desmond Maphanga...Read more}

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