Lesego rampolokeng to launch a new poetry collection, a half. A comprehensive account of the life and work of dumile feni this lavishly illustrated, fullcolour book is the most comprehensive collection of dumile fenis work to date and a tribute to the retrospective exhibition run by the johannesburg art gallery in 2005, which toured south africa and stems from years of thorough research. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. In 1991, shortly before his planned return to south africa, he died from heart failure while shopping at his favourite music store, tower records in new york. This lavishly illustrated, fullcolour book is the most comprehensive collection of dumile fenis work to date and a tribute to the retrospective exhibition run by the johannesburg art gallery in 2005, which toured south africa and stems from years of thorough research. Minnesota had the highest population of dumile families in 1880. Study of head and riders verso unframed dumile fenimhlaba zwelidumile mxgazi south african, 19421991 woman combing her hair. This work by feni remains the most prestigious item that this small gallery and its curators are proud off. The recent exhibition of the works of dumile feni at gallery momo in johannesburg has sparked some interesting conversations and renewed interest in the artist feni is the subject of the beauty of the line. One day i was in the township with this driver and we went past a line of men who were all handcuffed. Its the story of what inspired the artists famed sculpture history, which is mounted at the entrance. One day i was in the township with this driver and we went past a line of men who were all. Born in orlando west, soweto, in johannesburg, lesego rampolokeng is a poet, novelist and playwright, who rose to prominence in the 1980s, a turbulent period in south africas history. The south african consulate general and the schomburg center for research in black culture present history, a sculpture by dumile feni, to be permanently housed in the constitutional court, johannesburg, south african, on view at the schomburg center through friday, october 31, 2003.
Zwelidumile geelboi mgxaji mslaba dumile feni was born on 21 may 1942 in worcester, western cape. A comprehensive account of the life and work of dumile feni this lavishly illustrated, fullcolour book is the most comprehensive collection of dumile feni s work to date and a tribute to the retrospective exhibition run by the johannesburg art gallery in 2005, which toured south africa and stems from years of thorough research. May 01, 2006 a comprehensive account of the life and work of dumile feni this lavishly illustrated, fullcolour book is the most comprehensive collection of dumile feni s work to date and a tribute to the retrospective exhibition run by the johannesburg art gallery in 2005, which toured south africa and stems from years of thorough research. He left south africa in his midtwenties, already successful as an artist, and lived in exile in london and new york, exhibiting his paintings and sculptures widely, in both solo and group exhibitions. Zwelidumile geelboi mgxaji mslaba dumile feni may 21, 1942 1991 was a south african contemporary visual artist known for both his drawings and paintings that included sculptural elements as well as sculptures, which often depicted the struggle against apartheid in south africa. Especially noteworthy are the museums collections of art nouveau, art deco, and modern and contemporary american art donated by sydney and frances lewis. The beauty of the line, the life and times of dumile feni 150 pp.
This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the dumile feni article. Donve lee has 15 books on goodreads with 67 ratings. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Can south african artist dumile feni ever return home. This was 100% of all the recorded dumile s in the usa. Zwelidumile jeremiah mgxaji is better known as dumile feni. All her writings are done in firstperson, particularly because she wants the reader to connect with her narrator and characters. Isbn 1770081763 a biography of the artist dumile feni, describing his difficult childhood and struggle to survive as an artist, his many years in exile in england and america, his drawings and sculptures, and his early death. Dumile fenis exhibition a timely take on being black the.
South africa was still marked by apartheid imposed by a whiteminority government and maintained in the face of opposition by force and violence. He received no formal art training but while being treated at the charles hurwitz south african national tuberculosis. Writing books for children about art allowed me, happily, to celebrate and nurture creativity at the same time, while writing childrens books about sports celebrities dragged me kicking and screaming out of my comfort zone. One evening in 1969 feni visited him in london and stood and sketched a figure, giving it to sachs, ostensibly to. Illustrating and writing childrens stories fed my innner child. The dumile family name was found in the usa in 1880. Dec 30, 2007 dumile feni was one of africas greatest 20th century artists painter, sculptor, poet, and nascent filmmaker too. Why legendary artist dumile fenis family is living in. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by dumile feni. The constitutional court art collection constitution hill. Detailing feni s life from his birth in 1942 through his departure from south africa in 1968, this beautifully illustrated workwith hundreds of feni s artworks and photographsoffers a riveting account of a struggling artists life during apartheid. Gerard sekoto 9 december 19 20 march 1993, was a south african artist and musician.
History, a sculpture by dumile feni the new york public. The common man in present day south africa is largely unaware of dumile fenis work and the contemporary south african art movement touts him as a goya of townships. Mit press books and journals are known for their intellectual daring, scholarly standards, and distinctive design. Dudu busanidube is news reporter based in johannesburg. Feb 24, 2015 an interview with the internationally acclaimed south african artist, poet and author shortly before his passing. Dumile feni 19391991 first began making art in the 1960s, working as a painter and sculptor with no formal art training. However, just as he was about to return to south africa in 1991, he passed away. He is recognised as the pioneer of urban black art and social realism. Dumile meaning and origin of the name dumile nameaning. Turning points in history turning points in history cdrom r450. Dumile fenis exhibition a timely take on being black. Dumile feni spent more than two decades in exile in new york.
Although dumile did exhibit in new york, his income derived mainly from designing record covers, posters, calendars and illustrations in books. Dumile fenimhlaba zwelidumile mxgazi south african, 19421991 lion and cub recto. He received no formal art training but while being treated at the charles hurwitz south african national tuberculosis hospital santa. An interview with the internationally acclaimed south african artist, poet and author shortly before his passing. Apr 01, 2011 the first of three volumes, this account chronicles the story of one of south africas greatest artists, dumile feni. You can see how dumile families moved over time by selecting different census years. A doubleedged sword a quest for a place in the african sun. Theres a disturbing back story to how a wellknown dumile feni sculpture came to be.
Dumile feni was born in worcester in western cape in south africa at a time not known exactly. Gallery momo in cape town recently held a special exhibition of south african artist dumile feni s work, including many neverbeforeseen pieces. His mother died when he was only five or six years old and he went to live with relatives in cape town until the age of eleven. Dumile feni biography by sophia reuss zwelidumile geelboi mgxaji mslaba dumile feni was born on 21 may 1942 in the small town of withuis in worcester, cape province. Dumile feni history 1982 on rainbow nation exhibition 2012 beelden aan zee, scheveningen netherlands. She discovered her love for writing when she was a student at vukuzakhe high school. Detailing fenis life from his birth in 1942 through his departure from south africa in 1968, this beautifully illustrated workwith hundreds of fenis artworks and photographsoffers a riveting account of a struggling artists life during apartheid. Images of life in a democratic south africa, were also featured in the exhibition.
The artists life coincided almost exactly with the era of official apartheid in south africa 19481991, and his political stance lead to his harassment, physical abuse, and imprisonment. Photographs of feni and his works, taken by george hallett, author of moving in time. Initially a small clay artwork made by feni in 1987, the tallix art foundry in brooklyn, new york, enlarged and cast the work in bronze in 2003. The first of three volumes, this account chronicles the story of one of south africas greatest artists, dumile feni. Oct 30, 2015 gallery momo cape town is delighted to be exhibiting works by the iconic south african artist, dumile feni. In his essay included in the beauty of the line the life and times of dumile feni by manganyi, the struggle photographer omar badsha writes about. Plumpps early years in rural mississippi and the psychological maiming that he sustained as an ambitious young student, postal worker, and draftee after coming to chicago in 1962 has provided a rich source of both verbal and psychological tension for his art. Legendary artist dumile feni died in poverty in exile in 1991, his sculptures and artworks scattered and claimed by friends, and frequently forged. Finally i decided, after 36 books for little people, enough already.
Jul 17, 2017 the last couple of weeks have seen the name dumile feni in the headlines, attached to the returning of the artwork children of apartheid, a charcoal drawing he made in 1987 while in new york. Dumile feni was one of africas greatest 20th century artists painter, sculptor, poet, and nascent filmmaker too. Dumile feni biography by sophia reuss south african history. On tour with judge albie sachs the heritage portal. Plumpps early years in rural mississippi and the psychological maiming that he sustained as an ambitious young student, postal worker, and draftee after coming to chicago in 1962 has provided a rich source of both verbal and psychological tension for his art, observes dictionary of literary biography contributor james cunningham. Feni lived in exile and extreme poverty for most of his art. Sep 12, 2014 theres a disturbing back story to how a wellknown dumile feni sculpture came to be. The virginia museum of fine arts houses a remarkable permanent collection of more than 35,000 works of art from almost every major world culture. The story of a great artist by prince mbusi dube apr 1, 2011 dumile feni retrospective by prince mbusi dube jan 1, 2006 dumile feni. She is originally from kwamashu township in durban. Untitled primary title virginia museum of fine arts.
Coming a quarter of a century after his debut horns for hondo 1990, and on the occasion of the poets 50 birthday, a half century thing is his eighth. It will be a lot on the aspire winter art auction in joburg this evening 17 july, summoning its veritable return to the country of his birth. Feb 1, 2016 celebrated south african artist dumile feni. Dumile feni zwelidumile jeremiah mgxaji is better known as dumile feni. History, a sculpture by dumile feni the new york public library. Gallery momo in cape town recently held a special exhibition of south african artist dumile fenis work, including many neverbeforeseen pieces. Artist in exile, written and published by bruce campbellsmith in association with art on paper in 2004. Dumile feni an artist misunderstood poets printery. Jabula by dumile feni and moji mokone 2007 the biography of dumile dlakiya by dumile dlakiya feb 21, 2012 the beauty of the line.
Lesego rampolokeng to launch a new poetry collection, a. Furthermore, whilst one can find bookshelves full of material. R285 a biography of dumile feni which includes the recollections of many of those whose lives intersected with dumile s in johannesburg, london and new york. Artist in exile this text has been extracted from the catalogue.
Jul 24, 2018 dumile feni he describes dumile feni, an artist he knew for 23 years, in exile in london and new york, as a close, close friend. The mit press is a leading publisher of books and journals at the intersection of science, technology, and the arts. Sekoto was born on 9 december 19 at the lutheran mission station in. Reflecting on the life and art of dumile feni and his. Dumile feni and the south african canon anitra nettleton. After moving to cape town in 96, i acquired postgraduate degrees in art history and creative writing, and began to paint less and write more. See more ideas about south african artists, south african art and african. In 1880 there were 4 dumile families living in minnesota.
Life and times of dumile feni by chabani manganyni feb 1, 2012. Feni lived in exile and extreme poverty for most of his art career. Dumile feni created the clay model for this monumental head, along with several others, while living in new york. Dumile feni biography by sophia reuss south african. Art meets dumile feni beyond the line at gallery momo. Dumile feni he describes dumile feni, an artist he knew for 23 years, in exile in london and new york, as a close, close friend. Johans borman fine art artist biographies feni, dumile. A biography of the artist dumile feni, describing his difficult childhood and struggle to survive as an artist, his many years in exile in england and the united states of america, his drawings and sculptures, and his early death. The artists life coincided almost exactly with the era of official apartheid in south africa 19481991, and his political stance lead to. A great deal of research must still be carried out, because most of the literature goes no further back than one hundred years. This was 100% of all the recorded dumiles in the usa.
This exhibition rekindled interest in one of south africas most iconic artists, stressing the importance of chabani manganyi gripping biography the beauty of the line. Like many black south african artists at the time, feni work addressed issues related to apartheid, oppression, poverty, and township life. His work was exhibited in paris, stockholm, venice, washington, and senegal, as well as in south africa. Writing the unfolding man a biography about the artist dan rakgoathe, satisfied my love for art historical research. The last couple of weeks have seen the name dumile feni in the headlines, attached to the returning of the artwork children of apartheid, a charcoal drawing he made in 1987 while in new york.
Dumile feni mhlaba zwelidumile mxgazi south african, 19421991 portrait of a man signed and dated dumile 1966 lower rightcharcoal163 x 75cm 64 316 x 29 12in. Jul 14, 2015 born in orlando west, soweto, in johannesburg, lesego rampolokeng is a poet, novelist and playwright, who rose to prominence in the 1980s, a turbulent period in south africas history. Dumile zwelidumile geelboi mgxaji mslaba feni 1942 1991 dumile. Dumile fenimhlaba zwelidumile mxgazi south african, 19421991 head bronze 52 x 18. In his essay included in the beauty of the line the life and times of dumile feni by manganyi, the struggle photographer omar badsha writes about the powerful impact feni had on him when he. See more ideas about south african artists, african and artist. Gallery momo cape town is delighted to be exhibiting works by the iconic south african artist, dumile feni. His mother died when he was only five or six years old and request to remove johans borman fine art artist biographies feni, dumile. One evening in 1969 feni visited him in london and stood and sketched a figure, giving it to sachs, ostensibly to pay for meals sachs had shared with him. Feni captured the imagination of viewers through his depictions of the pain experienced.
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