Earlier this year, we had the privilege of hosting Tandazani Dhlakama at a Praxis Roundtable -- a weekly Zoom call where Praxis students meet and interact with influential collectors, curators and gallerists.
Here are some highlights from that Roundtable:
- Video Clip 1: She discusses the integration of spirituality and faith into daily life in African communities, highlighting the importance of acknowledging complexity and nuance in portraying these themes in art exhibitions. She elaborates on the work of Gladys Kalichini, a Zambian artist, who incorporates elements of liberation history and women's stories into her art through performance. Additionally, she mentions
the significance of Zambian Catholic imagery in reflecting the intertwined nature of spirituality and revolution. She also references a poem by Jamaican author Chi Miller, which explores the concept of speaking in tongues and its relevance to identity performance.
- Video Clip 2: What if you don’t make African art? She addresses the inclusivity
of the Zeitz MOCAA in showcasing contemporary art beyond just African and African diaspora artists. She mentions an exhibition by Alfredo Jaar, a Chilean artist, whose work on Rwanda was deemed relevant for display at the museum. While the institution's focus remains on promoting African and diasporic art, it remains open to showcasing works that intersect with other cultural practices.
- Video Clip 3: What if you’re not from Africa or the African diaspora? Any residency opportunities for you? She discusses the museum's residency program, highlighting its aim to demystify art processes and engage the public in experimentation and play. She mentions an upcoming exhibition by Toine Gwen, a Vietnamese American artist, whose work examines underrepresented histories related to Vietnam and
Senegal in WW2. This reflects the museum's commitment to bringing in diverse perspectives while maintaining a focus on African and diasporic art.
Let’s summarize: Tandazani Dhlakama is interested in the African continent and multiple perspectives on art and life including an emphasis on spirituality. If that sounds like an environment you want to be in, then meet her in Praxis!
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- You get access to Tandazani Dhlakama’s contact information - as well as the private contact details of 220+ other prestigious collectors, curators and art
dealers
- When you enroll, you get access to the full, 1-hour recording of our Roundtable with Tandazani Dhlakama. The insights Tandazani Dhlakama shared will help you know what to write to her so she looks at your art and writes back..
- In addition, as a Praxis member you also get to meet a new art world insider like Tandazani Dhlakama every single week, live, at our Praxis Roundtable, which is a Zoom call with a different collector or curator
each week…
- You’ll get my assistance to effectively reach out to the movers and shakers you meet at these Roundtables. I’ll give you two letter templates you can use, so that you don’t have to worry about what to say and will have a better chance of getting a response back.
- Best part? Mentoring. You can ask me to personally edit these emails and letters before you send them out to make sure that they are compelling and you don’t get
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Plus: you also get personal access to me, Brainard Carey, and a suite of educational guides on topics ranging from goal-setting, career strategy and social media tactics to time management, reaching galleries and getting feedback on your art.
That said, I’m willing to bet that if you ONLY showed up for the weekly Praxis Roundtables over Zoom and met the collectors,
curators and dealers that are there, without doing ANYTHING else, you will at the very least 3X your investment right away.
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