DIALOGUE › 06/27

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  1. 75th Exhibition — 30th November

    • 11h01, 17 Nov
      2010
    • 08
    1. Jeff Rikhotso

      Oh i woulda loved to whip a promo poster, for facebook or S83, since most of 75 joburgers wont be going down....

    2. George Gladwin Matsheke

      Do it!

    3. Jeff Rikhotso

      Yay

    4. yizzi25

      aha! can't wait for both the exhibition and the poster :)

    5. Matt

      Good luck to all CT folks. Really bummed I'm not going to make it.

    6. Neil Acid

      good luck to everyone! a real bummer i can not exhibit for this one. was really looking forward to the Johannesburg one.

    7. Kamogelo Mogashoa

      Goodluck guys! hopefully next time ill come through

    8. NguJaz

      Good Luck peoples!
      Today will prove a historic achivement for 75 -- one for the books
      Hope you all will be documenting it

  2. 75th Exhibition: Cape Town

    • 10h57, 06 Oct
      2010
    • 47
    1. Diaan

      I like the idea. In Pretoria though, so won't be able to be very involved.

    2. Uno

      I'm in, count on me for any help you need, from now until then and after : )

    3. lebogang nkoane

      @Uno — I'd suggest make contact with Shy1 & Sam Buk: they are championing this exhibition.

      @Diaan — would you like to exhibit though? We can do it like graduation: in Absentia.

    4. Sam Buk

      re: 4th point. logistics.

      we can make a plan diaan (and anybody else wanting to exhibit who does not reside in CT.)

    5. Mpumelelo

      I like the idea as well, but yeah,
      how are we gonna get the work to CT?

    6. Matt

      Is this over and above the exhibition that's taking place in CT/JHB in April 2011 ?

      Should we look at doing something in JHB as well ? I'd love to make it to CT, but alas I don't think funds are going to be "helpful"...

    7. Retha Ferguson

      I'm in Cape town! Moved here last week, and I've got some framed works that I want to get rid of.

    8. lebogang nkoane

      @Matt: that's a good question: we are to doing a CT/JHB simultaneous Exhibitions next year April. I suppose the April/2011 is a '75th Annual Exhibition': which might lend itself different to this one, ye?

      @Mpumi: I believe Sam/Shy got a plan for 'moving material' down for CT!

    9. yizzi25

      yes, yes, yes!!
      say, i wanna print like 10 photographs, how much would that cost?
      or is 10 photographs too many or too little?
      also, can anyone suggest a good printing house that does the framing as well,
      this should be very interesting,
      im really keen :)

    10. Greer

      sam & i will do the research into how much this may cost and we'll get back to you by monday. we need to have an idea of how many graphers are keen so please send an email to us at blkmarks@gmail.com by monday please.
      thanks xxxxxx

    11. Sam Buk

      hew we are back. sorry for not commenting earlier. i've been offline for a while.

      If anyone wants to exhibit who's not from cape town, the best option is to do an overnight courier to the address of the exhibition space, once that's been finalised.

      however, we'll need more response than this for us to go full steam ahead. we wait.

      @Uno. your assistance will be much appreciated.

      @Matt. it would be great to do a JHB/CT exhibition in April. we could even have a simulcast thing going.

      for now, look at this one (should it happen) as a curtain raiser :) to the big one.

    12. lebogang nkoane

      or we you could create another thread here: http://groups.google.com/group/75th-Exhibition-Book

      *it might facilitate tracking of conversation better as some reply to email better than web

      *just a thought

    13. Sam Buk

      awaiting approval from the owner...

    14. Neil Acid

      Keen!!!!

    15. Sam Buk

      erm. current role call:

      sambuk, shy1, uno, nappy head, neil acid, retha, lebogang, yizzi, buchu, graduate, mpumelelo (maybe)...

      any other takers?

    16. lebogang nkoane

      There is a friend o' mine who is not on 75: but want to exhibit, is it open to that too?

      *fyi: they used to be on a 'grapher on 75 too.

    17. Sam Buk

      no doubt. bring em'!

      so that 11 in, 1 maybe...

    18. lebogang nkoane

      Cool, mail sent.

      Have fun.

      :)

    19. Uno

      I'm waiting on confirmation from Palapala, of course logistics play a big part in this, coming all the way from Maputo and all...

    20. Sam Buk

      add Thato to the list. the plot thickens...

      Palapala? for real? that would be fantastic. i really hope it happens.

    21. Greer

      who is thato.

      onelove? where you at?

    22. Sam Buk

      check mail. re: Thato

    23. Uno

      I don't think onelove will be connected to the internet or have time to check 75 today but I'll report back to her and let you know if she's in.

    24. Nappy Head

      hai bo. why was I not sent this email?

    25. Sam Buk

      follow: http://groups.google.com/group/75th-Exhibition-Book

      we'll have clarity on a venue by the end of the week

    26. Matt

      Hmmm....anyone from Jozi fancy a road trip to support our CT friends ? Could be fun.

    27. lebogang nkoane

      I agree. :)

    28. Nappy Head

      mmm... seems to be more going on here than in that google group qua this exhibition. anyone care to forward the email to me?

      Would be kewl for the Jhb peeps to come if U all can. What better way to get acquainted with the comrades?

      :)

    29. Sam Buk

      would be fantastic for the JHB peeps to come through if possible. we will have a venue finalized by this afternoon and then probable start a new feed to discuss logistics and other related matters.

    30. Greer

      Tentative date for the exhibition: Tuesday, 30 November at 38 special Gallery/Art Cafe in Buitenkant street, CPT CBD
      More details to follow.

    31. Diaan

      Road trip +1

    32. twiggle stix

      im down!
      But for any of the jhb catz who cant make it to cape town-im having an exhibition on the last week on the 20th at the alex theatre...looking for photographers who would love to exhibit their work and then what will do is we'll ship up ur pieces 2 cape town 4 the cape town exhibition
      please email me @ lljason@mail.com and cc to k.noinyane@googlemail.com
      thanks!(will send you more details thereafter)

    33. Sukum'ukhanye

      This is so cool! Seeing that I'll be in jhb for a while.

    34. tyga

      I'm in! :)

    35. Palapala

      Alo everybody.
      I tink on my side, because of logistic. and the resolution of my photos, i am out of the 75th Exhibition.
      Many tanks for the oportunity and i wish a great exhibition for all of the people of 75.
      Have nice weekend.

    36. lebogang nkoane

      It's cool —

      :)

    37. Neil Acid

      twiggle, i sent you an email regarding the exhibition. please do reply. =)

    38. Native Soul

      i love the Mobilization here, I wanna ask into
      how i can be off assistance, as i made an exhibtion
      in Cape Town, called MOPP ---month of peoples photography
      sometime ago, however i still know of some good people that can be of good help to the orginisers.

      and i wanted to know for howlong the exhibition would be up for , as i am planning to be in the city from around the 6th december ---- And do u all have any printers that is giving you a special price, if more thant say 4 to 8 people print there.

      I so would like to feature some of my work, but being so far away,I have to find the links to make this happen.

      so , let me know, i would like to help where i can, or as far as my reach goes.

    39. barnardinho

      Hey nativesoul - you were behind MOPP? Excellent initiative. I remember hearing of it, but think I missed it, sadly.

    40. Uno

      @nativesoul: from what I understand it would be a one night only event as preparation for the "big one" next year.

      Being so I think it makes it difficult for anyone to sell anything in order to make up for the printing... I was considering looking for a sponsorship from some of the main printers, if more people are interested we could join efforts.

      But before that we need to know how much space is available per grapher so that we can have an idea of how much work can we put up. I just feel that time is passing and we still need to choose photos, tweak them, look for sponsors, print and frame...

    41. Greer

      hey everyone.
      we will be posting an update of where we're @ later this afternoon. we need to confirm a few things with the curator.
      :)

    42. Nappy Head

      give updates. I'm gearing up to call drag queens about exposés yo.

    43. Morolong

      Looking forward to the one in Jo'burg.

    44. Neil Acid

      why was i told there won't be an exhibition in jhb this year, and that it is postponed to next year? =/

    45. Greer

      for the graphers who were keen to x-ibit please check your email inbox's and send any queries to tizah03@gmail.com. word.

    46. Native Soul

      just as a meta thought ----if this be the prototype exhibition for the big one next year, i have an idea that might simplify the exhibit--- AT out MOPP exhibition at the SANG(south afrikan national galley cape town, we made
      a space a room, which we called OPEN WALL, the concept was simple, we had a registration table and all was welcome all was invited, it worked out so good, many people came with their works on the day and made the effort to get it up and have dialogues with the viewers.

      here is the flyer
      http://nativesoul.blogspot.com/2008/01/enteries-are-closed-but-wait-there-is.html


      i cant seem to find photos of the actual event, but i hope this illustrates the ease at which one can make the ownership of an exhibition be shared ...

    47. Sam Buk

      Hello good people.

      We are finally moving forward with the exhibition as planned at the 38 Special Gallery, 38 Buitenkant street, Cape Town

      16:30 for 19:00, 30 November 2010

      http://www.38special.co.za/art_cafe_and_studio_cape_town/home.html

      Our roll call counts 16+1 photographers in total

      We have managed to work out space allocation for each 'grapher so you can choose from the following sizes:

      *based on landscape proportions*

      one A1 image
      two A2 images
      four A3 images
      six A4 images

      Images need to be delivered to 38 Special by Tuesday the 23th of November and leave a delivery note with your name (alias) and title. 38 Special will label each work accordingly.

      38 uses a curtain rail style method with suspenders and clips to hang work up. This means there will be no need to incur additional expenses of framing your work. If your work is already framed, you may want to make sure it will work within 38's parameters by simply popping in there and confirm prior to submission date.

      The plan at the moment is to try and bring the 75 feel into the space. We have been in discussion with Lebogang for him to create a 75 interface especially for the exhibition with all our images uploaded on it. This will be projected on a screen for people to interact with, write comments and give hearts ala 75.

      Everybody will obviously have to send through digitalised versions of their images and a narrative if you wish to Lebogang prior.

      On the issue of printing. Is everybody able to afford to print their work?

      Should we do a collective print job and possibly qualify for discounted rates (will this spoil the anticipation of seeing each other's work at the exhibition bar lebogang who will be putting together the temporary site)? I saw comments about sponsorships for printing on (re comment number 40): http://75.co.za/journal/article/146.

      We haven't put much thought into this between myself and Greer but this may be a good time to discuss since we now have each other's email addresses.

      one more thing. Is it easier for you all to communicate this way i.e. "Reply to All" or is there another mechanism that would suite everybody?

      Okay, let's leave it there for now because this has been quite a mouthful already. as long as we're clear about the specs and deadlines, we are moving forward.

      Looking forward to your comments.

      Peace

  3. 75th Road Trip.

    • 22h18, 13 Sep
      2010
    • 11
    1. lebogang nkoane

      Just some source material for inspiration: http://75.co.za/photography/tag/road_trip

    2. Oriel

      I'm super keen... thinking maybe a trip to Graskop, Sabie, Pilgrim's rest and the likes? Just a thought

    3. Oriel

      oh in addition to that suggestion - there is a place in Graskop that has a train carriage as accomodation for something rediculous like R100 per night... and we had MUCH fun on that train the last time we were there!

    4. lebogang nkoane

      I don't know any of those places — sounds like exactly where I need to be.

      :)

    5. shizeeda

      LOL lemme know i'll be there. ive decided to be social again

    6. seilatsatsi

      the mac mac falls, the rondavels, gods window, the pinnacle n all the rest. beautiful scenery. im with Oriel on this one

    7. Jeff Rikhotso

      I would like to, very much.

    8. yizzi25

      count me in.

    9. Reatile Moalusi

      SO interested.

    10. Morolong

      I am keen!

    11. Mpumelelo

      are we still going on a road trip?

  4. Things to do

    • 11h34, 06 Aug
      2010
    • 14
    1. shizeeda

      TOOO many words..... whatchusay? SMH

      Sounds cool. perhaps we just rty it all out and see what works and what doesnt...

      ehm... exhibition ho kae?

    2. lebogang nkoane

      Not sure, I need a venue in Johannesburg.

      I got a venue in Capetown.

    3. Matt

      Awesome sauce dude. Really great work on the site. I have little reason other than backup/archiving for my Flickr account. 99% of my time is spent on 75 :)

      As for the space...If the 10th is your final answer, I can try and organise some space in JHB. I have a contact. Let's chat over email or something to work out the details ?

    4. lebogang nkoane

      :)

      Yes, lets do that.

    5. Diaan

      I don't have anything to add except to say that the proposed changes above would make my very happy. :)

    6. Khumbelo

      BOOOM!

      this is me excited, all this sounds so G O O O O O D.

    7. Diaan

      Ooh, just thought of something. How about a [please crit this image] checkbox when uploading an image to indicate that the photographer is specifically looking for more in depth critiques of the image?

    8. lebogang nkoane

      Hmmm,,, I'll add it.

      I am also thinking of allowin' the 'grapher to chose if the photograph is best viewed on black and the system will automatically convert the 'view to black'.

    9. barnardinho

      Nice ideas Lebogang - and again, thanks for creating this space for us to share & learn.

      I also love the exhibition idea - only problem is I'll be out of town on that date ... You snooze you lose, right?

      Keep up the good work

    10. lebogang nkoane

      ta!

      Well, the exhibition date is likely to change, I have been plotting to try and sync it with the coffee-book I have been talking about for years now. I somehow feel it will be fitting to have an exhibition and introduce the book at the same time, but we will see what the Gods have to offer.

      Aside, all these things assuming I will have time, bread+butter tends to occupy my time, but again, we will see what the Gods have to offer.

    11. Mpumelelo

      This is awesome.
      Thank you for a great platform, we learn, inspire and get inspired.

      I've got one suggestion though...
      How about we optimizing the site for mobile as well.
      So we can comment and view the photos in a site that is mobile friendly.
      [A mobile stylesheet or something like.]
      #justathought

      word. keep up the dope work 75 graphers.
      we ARE the future.

    12. lebogang nkoane

      Word. I'll work on that too.

      I've been planning to work on that for years now,,,

    13. Oriel

      All I have to add is: Great job Lebogang! While I'm still trying to find stuff, I certainly love the site!

    14. lebogang nkoane

      ta!

      I hope you enjoy it — it should be fun, especially around summer time. :)

  5. Spring Day Celebration: 01 September.

    • 09h55, 25 Aug
      2010
    • 06
    1. Mpumelelo

      I like the theme and I'm game...
      See you at the Celebrate Life Picnic. :)

    2. lebogang nkoane

      tjovee-tjo!

    3. Uno

      The picnic might be a bit too far for me : ) but I'm in the spring theme.

    4. Matt

      I'm keen...although I think I may also be being dragged to JHB day...chilling with beers in the park sounds much better.

    5. George Gladwin Matsheke

      We like Spring ...

    6. Jeff Rikhotso

      Would love ta

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