Tretchikoff in Town

An exhibition of works by talented and controvertsial South African artist, Vladimir Tretchikoff is opening tomorrow (Thursday, 26 May 2011) at the Iziko Museum (South African National Gallery). The exhibition is open to the public and will run until the 25 September 2011.

Entry into the gallery is free for visitors younger than 18 years, R 10 for students and pensioners and R 20 for adults. The gallery is open daily from 10:00 - 17:00 (read more here).

I am so excited to visit this exhibition. His works are eerie, but at the same time completely captivating and beautiful. They are colourful, exotic, but also melancholic. That is what true art is all about isn't it? It isn't just something interesting or beautiful to look at- it completely draws you in, causing you to walk away feeling a little different than you had before.

I'm excited!

Neck and Neck, Vladimir Tretchikoff (source)

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Dying Swan, Vladimir Tretchikoff (source)

A year's repression finds release in one man's joyful song, Vladimir Tretchikoff  (source)

Wall feature- Lady from Orient, Vladimir Tretchikoff (source)

Cape Town Carnival

The carnival on Long Street was brilliant! The energy was great, the floats were amazing and the costumes were GORGEOUS. It was also very safe (despite a potential stampede towards the end of the parade). It was so lovely to see people of all ages, shapes, colours and sizes coming together to celebrate our beautiful city!

Long Weekend in Cape Town

Its a long weekend woohoo! Things have been a bit chaotic so I am feeling very appreciative of the day off on Monday. What are your plans?

There is a lot happening in Cape Town this weekend... there's K-Day at Val de Vie, the Cape Town Carnival ending with a party in Long Street and the We Love Real Beer Festival at the Biscuit Mill... and of course- with all of this lovely weather, I am sure loads of folks will be spending time on the beach.

Whatever you do decide to do have fun and be safe!

 Dancers prepare for the Cape Town Carnival during a final dress rehearsal

Argus Fever

Wishing all cyclists a safe ride tomorrow and sending lots of enthusiasm to all the spectators. Lets keep the cyclists motivated!

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You might also want to read about the Bicycle Portraits Project, a project started to assist the underprivileged cycling community and to promote cycling as a mode of transport in South Africa.

The Bicycle Portraits Project via Cup of Jo

Towers Come Tumbling Down

The whole of Cape Town has been waiting weeks to watch the demolition of the historic Athlone Towers... People waited patiently in traffic, picnicked in the rain and hiked halfway up signal hill only to miss the explosion as an over-zealous engineer (it was alleged) hit the button three minutes early. If you missed the explosion like us- you can check it out here and see pictures and read about it here and here.

Now you see them...

Crash, boom, bang...

Now you don't!

These brilliant photos were taken by Patrick Ryan. Check out his blog here.