Jonas Gwangwa, trombonist and anti-apartheid activist, dies at 83
South African trombonist, vocalist and composer Jonas Gwangwa was 83.
by Giovanni Russonello
(NYT NEWS SERVICE)
.- Jonas Gwangwa, a preeminent South African trombonist, vocalist and composer who became a leading artistic ambassador for the anti-apartheid resistance, died Sunday. He was 83.
The office of President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the death in a statement, but did not say where he died or what the cause was. Gwangwa had been in poor health for some time.
Calling him a giant of our revolutionary cultural movement, Ramaphosa wrote, Jonas Gwangwa ascends to our great orchestra of musical ancestors, whose creative genius and dedication to the freedom of all South Africans inspired millions in our country and mobilized the international community against the apartheid system.
Auction Life announces Whimsical Worldly Wonders Winter Auction
18th or 19th century Russian oil on canvas religious painting of God in the sky amongst clouds, overlooking five religious figures below, 31 ½ inches by 38 inches (sight) (est. $1,200-$2,400).
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA
.-Auction Lifes upcoming Whimsical Worldly Wonders Winter Auction slated for Wednesday, February 17th, is loaded with 367 lots of fresh-to-the-market Florida finds, to include vintage and antique jewelry, art, porcelain, antiques collectibles, art glass, artifacts, sculptures, perfumes, crystal and more. The sale will begin at 4 pm Eastern time.
The auction is mostly online, but with limited live seating available in the gallery (an RSVP is required). An exhibition period is to be announced, and gallery previews will be by appointment only, with strict COVID-19 protocols in place. Internet bidding will be via LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and Auctionzip.com. Telephone and absentee (or left) bids
Daniel Johnston memorial exhibition opens at Electric Lady Studios
Daniel Johnston. Courtesy of The Daniel Johnston Trust.
NEW YORK, NY
.- Outsider Art Fair, the premier fair dedicated to showcasing self-taught art, art brut and outsider art from around the world, is excited to announce Daniel Johnston: Psychedelic Drawings, an exhibition of over 30 works by the late musician and self-taught artist, on view at Electric Lady Studios, the Greenwich Village recording Mecca founded by Jimi Hendrix in 1969. Curated by renowned American cartoonist, painter, designer and musician, Gary Panter, the exhibition is featured as part of the 29th edition of the Outsider Art Fair in New York, which this year is taking place from January 28th February 8, 2021 across multiple locations in Manhattan.
449-Mile 2016 Ferrari F12tdf Once Belonged to Roger Penske, Up for Grabs Again 30 Jan 2021, 8:35 UTC ·
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Center for Puppetry Arts announces new Director
Most recently, Sarah served as the Curator for the Atlanta History Centers current exhibition about the history and impact of the 1996 Olympic and Paralympic Games, now on view at the Atlanta History Center.
ATLANTA, GA
.-The Center for Puppetry Arts welcomes Sarah Dylla as the new Museum Director. Sarah joins the Center for Puppetry Arts with over 11 years in the field of public humanities creating narratives about how history and the humanities intersect.
We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to the Center of Puppetry Arts, and her expertise in bridging education, historical research and the creative arts will enable the Center to design a rich diversity of experiences for our audiences in Atlanta and nationally during these unprecedented times, said Executive Director, Beth Schiavo.