On The Move: Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa
Fri Sep 2, 19:00 - Fri Sep 2, 23:00
Turbine Hall
ABOUT
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) SOUTHERN AFRICA ON THE MOVE
NEARLY 60 MILLION PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ARE CURRENTLY DISPLACED FLEEING CONFLICT OR PERSECUTION.
Doctors Without Borders witnesses suffering in dozens of countries and is shedding light on the human stories behind migration to advocate for the right of everyone to life-saving assistance.
Due to their race, religion or nationality, these people’s homes are not safe places to live and their governments no longer provide them with protection. MSF works around the world to provide refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) with everything they need from psychological care to lifesaving nutrition. We set up hospitals in refugee camps, we help women give birth safely, we vaccinate children to prevent epidemics and we provide access to safe drinking water.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa is hosting a fundraising event, titled On The Move and aims to depict and bring awareness to the plight of refugees and IDPs in Africa and the rest of the world. The purpose of the event is to bring together MSF fieldworkers and donors to create a conversation around MSF’s fieldwork on humanitarian care for refugees and IDP. This topic allows MSF the opportunity to present the event as an art exhibition featuring photography, audio-visuals, images of work depicting life as a refugee and IDPs
You will be presented with an opportunity to view and purchase more than 40 pieces of fine art and photography curated by Jandre Pieters; participating artists include Luca Sola, Bambo Sibiya, Zanele Mashinini, and many more.
Please do join us for an interactive evening filled with exquisite art and musical entertainment by legendary South African Jazz musician, Hugh Masekela and Always on the move Electronic Violinist, Caitlin De Ville complemented by award-winning food.
About Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa
Doctors Wihtout Borders helps people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare. For more information on our organisation please visit https://www.msf.org.za/
NEARLY 60 MILLION PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ARE CURRENTLY DISPLACED FLEEING CONFLICT OR PERSECUTION.
Doctors Without Borders witnesses suffering in dozens of countries and is shedding light on the human stories behind migration to advocate for the right of everyone to life-saving assistance.
Due to their race, religion or nationality, these people’s homes are not safe places to live and their governments no longer provide them with protection. MSF works around the world to provide refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) with everything they need from psychological care to lifesaving nutrition. We set up hospitals in refugee camps, we help women give birth safely, we vaccinate children to prevent epidemics and we provide access to safe drinking water.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa is hosting a fundraising event, titled On The Move and aims to depict and bring awareness to the plight of refugees and IDPs in Africa and the rest of the world. The purpose of the event is to bring together MSF fieldworkers and donors to create a conversation around MSF’s fieldwork on humanitarian care for refugees and IDP. This topic allows MSF the opportunity to present the event as an art exhibition featuring photography, audio-visuals, images of work depicting life as a refugee and IDPs
You will be presented with an opportunity to view and purchase more than 40 pieces of fine art and photography curated by Jandre Pieters; participating artists include Luca Sola, Bambo Sibiya, Zanele Mashinini, and many more.
Please do join us for an interactive evening filled with exquisite art and musical entertainment by legendary South African Jazz musician, Hugh Masekela and Always on the move Electronic Violinist, Caitlin De Ville complemented by award-winning food.
About Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa
Doctors Wihtout Borders helps people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare. For more information on our organisation please visit https://www.msf.org.za/
SPECIAL GUESTS
Hugh Masekela
Is a world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer who has been in the industry for over five decades, since he debuted his first album in 1963. Since he started his musical journey he has released over 40 albums and has collaborated with diverse artists such as Harry Belafonte, Fela Kuti, Dizzy Gillepsie, Herb Alpert, Stevie Wonder, The Byrds, Paul Simon, Marvin Gaye and the late Miriam Makeba.
Caitlin de Ville
Is an electronic violinist. Her high energy performances are a sure way to get the crowd fired up. Her sound – her movement – her playfully sexy style; there’s no mistaking Caitlin for a traditional violinist. Her shows are a combination of drama, energy, technology and the result of a long term love affair with popular and underground dance culture.
Is a world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer who has been in the industry for over five decades, since he debuted his first album in 1963. Since he started his musical journey he has released over 40 albums and has collaborated with diverse artists such as Harry Belafonte, Fela Kuti, Dizzy Gillepsie, Herb Alpert, Stevie Wonder, The Byrds, Paul Simon, Marvin Gaye and the late Miriam Makeba.
Caitlin de Ville
Is an electronic violinist. Her high energy performances are a sure way to get the crowd fired up. Her sound – her movement – her playfully sexy style; there’s no mistaking Caitlin for a traditional violinist. Her shows are a combination of drama, energy, technology and the result of a long term love affair with popular and underground dance culture.
FEATURED ARTISTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Luca Sola
Documentary photographer, he studied Contemporary Literature at Perugia University and took the Photojournalism Master Course at ISFCI in Rome. Professional photojournalist since 2009, his work is focused on social, humanitarian and geopolitical subjects with particular reference to Italy, Africa and Middle East. He is currently represented by Contrasto photo agency and currently lives in Johannesburg. His works appear in newspapers and magazines, both Italian and international such as Time Magazine, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Economist, Vanity Fair, Esquire Russia, SonntagsBlick, Internazionale, L'Espresso, Panorama, IL24, Sportweek, Io Donna, Gente, Cosmopolitan, The Observer, Daily Mail, The Independent, East. Among several national prizes won, he achieved the third prize at the Yonhap International Press Photo Awards 2011 in the category “Enhancement of International Peace” with his work about Libya revolution. His first book, "LIBIA / Appunti di Guerra" (2012 Postcart Edizioni) is based on the same work. Solo and group exhibitions in Rome, NY, Paris, Edinburgh, San Diego, Seul, Toronto.
FINE ART
Bambo Sibiya
Bambo Sibiya was born and raised in Kwa-Thema, Springs. He started his career at the Mbira School of music and art under guidance of the late Paul Madi Phala. He studied printmaking, focusing on linocut and etching for three years. Sibiya’s work is influenced by general issues affecting women and children in his community. He questions the roles and contributions of men in the households. Men often leave their families in order to find work in the cities. Sibiya is commenting on how women have to take over the role of a man in their husbands’ absence. These women often struggle not only physically, but also emotionally to overcome traditional barriers.
Luca Sola
Documentary photographer, he studied Contemporary Literature at Perugia University and took the Photojournalism Master Course at ISFCI in Rome. Professional photojournalist since 2009, his work is focused on social, humanitarian and geopolitical subjects with particular reference to Italy, Africa and Middle East. He is currently represented by Contrasto photo agency and currently lives in Johannesburg. His works appear in newspapers and magazines, both Italian and international such as Time Magazine, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Economist, Vanity Fair, Esquire Russia, SonntagsBlick, Internazionale, L'Espresso, Panorama, IL24, Sportweek, Io Donna, Gente, Cosmopolitan, The Observer, Daily Mail, The Independent, East. Among several national prizes won, he achieved the third prize at the Yonhap International Press Photo Awards 2011 in the category “Enhancement of International Peace” with his work about Libya revolution. His first book, "LIBIA / Appunti di Guerra" (2012 Postcart Edizioni) is based on the same work. Solo and group exhibitions in Rome, NY, Paris, Edinburgh, San Diego, Seul, Toronto.
FINE ART
Bambo Sibiya
Bambo Sibiya was born and raised in Kwa-Thema, Springs. He started his career at the Mbira School of music and art under guidance of the late Paul Madi Phala. He studied printmaking, focusing on linocut and etching for three years. Sibiya’s work is influenced by general issues affecting women and children in his community. He questions the roles and contributions of men in the households. Men often leave their families in order to find work in the cities. Sibiya is commenting on how women have to take over the role of a man in their husbands’ absence. These women often struggle not only physically, but also emotionally to overcome traditional barriers.
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On The Move: Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa
Turbine Hall
70 Fox St, Johannesburg, 2107, South Africa
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