Programme: Museums, climate change and Africa's indigenous heritage: 31 January - 2 March 2008

• Summer School Programme [PDF - 69KB]
• Registration Form  [PDF - 20KB]

OFFICIAL OPENING OF IZIKO SUMMER SCHOOL

Opening by Minister Tasneem Essop (Provincial Minister of Environment, Planning and Economic Development)

Date: Thursday, 31 January 2008
Time: 17h30 for 18h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Whale Well, Iziko South African Museum

“The Opportunities Global Warming Presents to Africans” Lecture by Prof George Philander
(Director of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Princeton University)

FILM SCREENING

“An Inconvenient Truth”  by Al Gore

Date: Friday, 1 February 2008
Time: 13h00 – 14h30
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

Nobel Prize-winning Al Gore presents a wide array of compelling facts about climate change.

CLIMATE CHANGE SYMPOSIUM

Chaired by Prof George Philander
Opening remarks by Prof Brian O’ Connell (Vice-Chancellor of UWC)
Facilitator:  Grace Stead

Date: Saturday, 2 February 2008
Time: 09h30 – 14h30
Registration Fee: Adults R30 Students R10
Venue: Iziko South African Museum  TH Barry Lecture Theatre

“What is the Government’s Strategy on Climate Change?” by Shirley Moroka (Deputy Director of Climate Change, Dept. of Environmental Affairs and Tourism)

“Mass Extinction” by Dr Roger Smith (Palaeontologist based at Iziko)

“Boiling Point: Exploring South Africa’s Vulnerable Communities” by Leonie Joubert (Author of the book entitled Scorched)

“What is the Role of Business in Addressing Climate Change?”  by Robert Zipplies (Business consultant with Incite Sustainability, and author of a forthcoming book on climate change)

“Where to From Here? Regional Changes for Southern Africa?” by Prof Bruce Hewitson (NRF Research Chair for Climate Change)

DARLING OUTING

“Tannie Evita Praat Kaktus" by Pieter-Dirk Uys

Date: Sunday, 3 February 2008
Time: 11h30
Fee: R250 (Includes buffet lunch) Max 10
Venue: Meet at Iziko South African Museum parking area

Celebrate our right to relax and laugh and feel good in our new democracy with the darling of Darling, Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout, who promises: “I might even give you a kiss on your koeksuster.”

FILM SCREENING

“Planet Earth”

Date: Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Time: 13h00 – 14h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

Five years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. From the makers of The Blue Planet.

CONTEMPORARY SA ART: A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED – A SERIES OF FIVE LECTURES

"The Terrain of Contemporary South African Art"  by Andrew Lamprecht

Date: Wednesday, 6 February 2008
Time: 17h30 for 18h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

This is an overview of South African art over the last decade and a half, concentrating on the shift from Apartheid-era to post-Apartheid art. This is the first of a five-lecture series. See next lecture in series>>

CONTEMPORARY SA ART: A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED – A SERIES OF FIVE LECTURES

"The Big Names" by Andrew Lamprecht

Date: Thursday, 7th February 2008
Time: 17h30 for 18h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

This lecture looks at the way that well-known artists from the period prior to Apartheid dealt with the transition to democracy, the emergence of a younger generation of artists as “superstars”, the role of nationally important institutions and the changes in economic infrastructure that have impacted upon South African art.  See next lecture in series>>

SYMPOSIUM:  TIMBUKTU MANUSCRIPTS REVEALED

Opening remarks by Riason Naidoo (Project Coordinator, SA Mali Project/Timbuktu Manuscripts) and His Excellency, Sinaly Coulibaly (Malian Ambassador to South Africa).

Date: Saturday, 9 February 2008
Time: 09h30
Registration Fee: Adults R30 Students R10
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

"Preserving Africa’s Heritage: The role played by South African Government in preserving the Timbuktu manuscripts" by Alexio Motsi

"Africa’s Astronomical Heritage in Timbuktu" by Dr Thebe Medupe

"Going to Timbuktu via its Manuscripts" by Shahid Mathee

"Climate as a Challenge to the Preservation of the Timbuktu Manuscripts" by Mary Minicka

WALKABOUT

“Dungamanzi/Stirring Waters”  Tsonga & Shangaan Art Exhibition from Southern Africa – walkabout with curator, Carol Kaufmann

Date: Wednesday, 13 February 2008
Time: 17h30
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko SA National Gallery

Dungamanzi / Stirring Waters, is the first exhibition to comprehensively showcase Tsonga and Shangaan art of the Limpopo Province and surrounding regions.

EXCURSION

Sutherland Excursion led by Prof Brian Warner

Date: 16 – 17 February 2008
Time: 08h30
Fee: R650 [Maximum 35 participants]
Venue: Royal Observatory, Observatory, and Observatory, Sutherland. Own transport.

The tour starts on Saturday morning at 8h30 at the Royal Observatory, leaving at about 10h00 for Sutherland. There will be a short lecture en route on the geology of the Karoo. A tour of the observatory at Sutherland is followed by dinner at the Sutherland Hotel and, weather permitting, a return visit to the Observatory to view the sky through the telescopes. On Sunday there is no set itinerary, but a visit to the museums in Matjiesfontein is recommended.

WORKSHOP

African Beading Workshop

Date: Saturday, 16 & 23 February 2008
Time: 10h00 – 15h00
Fee: R200 [Maximum 15 participants]
Venue: Red Room, Iziko South African Museum

This two-day workshop, facilitated by Phetheni Masilela, focuses on various African beading techniques.

WORKSHOP

Mosaic Workshop

Date: Saturday, 16 & 23 February 2008
Time: 10h00 – 13h00
Fee: R200 [Maximum 35 participants]
Venue: Blue Room, Iziko South African Museum

This workshop with Isgak Stemmet runs over two Saturdays and comprises four integrated phases: Introduction to the History of Mosaic, Design Conceptualization, Product Development and Implementation and New Projects.

WALKABOUT

Bo-Kaap Walkabout led by Faried Basier

Date: Saturday, 16 February 2008
Time: 09h30 – 12h30
Fee: R120 (includes lunch) [Maximum 45]
Venue: Iziko Bo–Kaap Museum

The walk focuses on the oldest architecture of the area including the oldest mosque and the first house, as well as the oldest graveyard in Cape Town, where some of the local founders of Islam are buried. Followed by a traditional Cape Malay lunch.

HIKE

Mountain Hike led by Cedric Hunter

Date: Sunday, 17 February 2008
Time: 08h00
Fee: R50 [Maximum 20 participants]
Venue: Meet at Iziko South African Museum parking area

Interesting 19th century structures feature on this Platteklip Stream walk. Learn about Table Mountain’s intriguing geology and see ancient fossil trackways. Moderate fitness and suitable footwear essential. Bring your own water and lunch.

FILM SCREENING

“Bessie Head: A Gesture of Belonging” (28min) & “Mzwakhe Mbuli: The People’s Poet” (32min)

Date: Monday, 18 February 2008
Time: 13h00 – 14h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

Bessie Head (1937-1986) overcame a traumatic childhood to become an outstanding writer.
Mzwakhe Mbuli, "The People's Poet", performs at political gatherings and recites a number of his works. The film includes footage of police action and partial re-enactments of his experiences.

FILM SCREENING

“Forgotten Soldiers” (49min)

Date: Tuesday, 19 February 2008
Time: 13h00 – 14h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

During both World War I and World War II, South African soldiers fought bravely on the side of the Allied Forces. What is sometimes forgotten is that thousands of these soldiers were black volunteers who, although not allowed to bear arms, made the ultimate sacrifice.

CONTEMPORARY SA ART: A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED – A SERIES OF FIVE LECTURES

"The Young Lions"  by Andrew Lamprecht

Date: Tuesday, 19 February 2008
Time: 17h30 for 18h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

This lecture looks at the large number of younger or “emerging” artists who have challenged the status quo of art production, especially in the last five years. To many, their production is seen to be difficult and confusing. See next lecture in series>>

FILM SCREENING

“Quilombo Country: Afrobrazilian villages in the 21st century” by Leonard Abrams, Narrated by Chuck D of Public Enemy (73 Min)

Date: Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Time: 13h00 – 14h30
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum  TH Barry Lecture Theatre

Brazil was once the world’s largest slave colony, a brutal and deadly place for African slaves. Today their descendants navigate the hazards of the modern world.

CONTEMPORARY SA ART: A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED – A SERIES OF FIVE LECTURES

"The Way It All Works" by Andrew Lamprecht

Date: Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Time: 18h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

This lecture looks at the art systems within the Contemporary art scene - the commercial galleries, media, curators and institutions. Is there an “inner clique” that controls the art world? Is it all a sham? Why is so much Contemporary art seemingly inaccessible?  See next lecture in series>>

CONTEMPORARY SA ART: A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED – A SERIES OF FIVE LECTURES

"Challenges and Opportunities" by Andrew Lamprecht

Date: Thursday, 21 February 2008
Time: 17h30 for 18h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko SA National Gallery

This lecture addresses the challenges and opportunities that face art, artists and art lovers in South Africa. How and why should one invest in art, if at all? What are the trends, fashions and fads of the present day vis-à-vis art?

FILM SCREENING

“Brothers in Arms” by Jack Lewis (81min)

Date: Friday, 22 February 2008
Time: 13h00 – 14h30
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

A tale of a family separated by 40 years of exile. Ronald Herboldt was the only African to participate in the Cuban revolution. The film shows his love of Cuba and his Cuban family, and his determination to come home to South Africa. Herboldt died in Cape Town in 2007.

WALKABOUT

Bo-Kaap Walkabout led by Faried Basier

Date: Saturday, 23 February 2008
Time: 09h30 – 12h30
Fee: R120 (includes lunch) [Maximum 45]
Venue: Iziko Bo–Kaap Museum

The walk focuses on the oldest architecture of the area including the oldest mosque and the first house, as well as the oldest graveyard in Cape Town, where some of the local founders of Islam are buried. Followed by a traditional Cape Malay lunch.

FILM SCREENING

“Steve Bantu Biko: Beacon of Hope” written by Nkosinathi Biko (52min)

Date: Monday, 25 February 2008
Time: 13h00 – 14h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

Many people whose lives he touched bear witness to Steve Biko’s dynamic life in this film.

FILM SCREENING

“The Life and Times of Sarah Baartman” by Zola Maseko (54min)

Date: Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Time: 13h00 – 14h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

Sarah Baartman, a young Khoi Khoi woman, was induced in 1810 to travel to Europe, where she was exhibited as a scientific curiosity until she died in 1816. Her remains were displayed in a French museum until re-buried in South Africa in 2002.

FILM SCREENING

"Love, Communism, Revolution and Rivonia: The Bram Fischer Story” by Sharon Farr

Date: Wednesday, 27 February 2008
Time: 13h00 – 14h30
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatre

Bram Fischer (1908-1975) was the grandson of a Prime Minister and the son of a Judge President, yet he threw in his lot with those struggling against Apartheid. He defended the accused in the 1956-1961 Treason Trial and the 1963 Rivonia Trial.

FILM SCREENING

“The Elephant that Led from the front: Anton Lembede”  Nirvana Singh & Steve Mokwena (48min)

Date: Thursday, 28 February 2008
Time: 13h00 – 14h00
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum  TH Barry Lecture Theatre

Anton Lembede was one of the founders of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) and a proponent of the philosophy of Africanism.

RETREAT

Cedarberg Retreat led by Dr Roger Smith, Dr Sarah Wurz and Dr Simon van Noort

Date: Thursday, 28 February – 2 March 2008
Time: 17h00
Fee: R800 [Max 30 participants]
Venue: Travellers’ Rest, northern Cedarberg

The Cedarberg rocks were laid down under the sea 400 million years ago. 200 million years later, these rocks form the Cedarberg Mountains. Join Iziko’s scientists for four days, getting to know the rocks, fossils, insects, birds, plants and rock paintings of the Cedarberg.

FILM SCREENING

“Heart of Whiteness”  Rehad Desai

Date: Friday, 29 February 2008
Time: 13h00 – 14h30
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko South African Museum TH Barry Lecture Theatreme30rite

A road movie that shows how South Africa’s past lives on in the social geography of the present.

POETRY EVENING

“Ansela van de Caab” Diana Ferrus

Date: Friday, 29 February 2008
Time: 17h30 – 19h30
Fee: Free
Venue: Iziko Slave Lodge Museum

Diana Ferrus performs poetry from her new CD, with musical accompaniment by Victor Fredericks and Charles Louw. Ansela van de Caab was a slave woman who lived in the Slave Lodge in the 1680's.