STUDIO NEWS: Works on ‘Family Dissemblance’ virtual exhibition
Curated by Dr. Annemi Conradie, the exhibition includes a number of Richardt Strydom’s 'White Masks' photo collages and 'Wound Vessel' ceramic pieces.
Double Vision 2020 Contemporary Photography Exhibition
A select group of 20 acclaimed South African contemporary visual artists who make use of photography in their art have been invited to participate in Double Vision 2020 curated by Tiaan van Deventer. On show at Art.b Gallery, the Arts Association of Bellville.
Kagiso Patrick Mautloa awarded the 2019 Helgaard Steyn Award for painting
It was a great honour to be part of the panel for the 2019 Helgaard Steyn Award for painting. There were some top rank contenders, all of whom would’ve made for worthy recipients.
SELF group exhibition - The Gallery at Glen Carlou
“With ‘selfies’ the new norm, curator Pierre le Riche thought it would be interesting to see how artists would express or interpret themselves if the canvas were to be ‘turned around’. The exhibition features artwork by well-known and up-and-coming artists, including writers and a composer”.
My recent foray into clay
I recently returned to the medium of ceramics, partly to get new perspectives on the thematic concerns of my work, but predominantly to force myself out of a creative comfort zone.
Photo: and the Photography Education Trust 10:10 programme
I was privileged to be invited to participate in a recent iteration of Photo: and the Photography Education Trust’s 10:10 platform in Johannesburg.
White Masks at Kalashnikovv Gallery – exhibition views & walkabout
Finally got around to posting some installation views, opening pics and walkabout shots for my solo exhibition White Masks at Kalashnikovv Gallery, Johannesburg.
TBT: ‘I survived…’ 2nd Johannesburg Biennale 1997
‘I survived…’ was an unofficial performance at the opening of the 2nd Johannesburg Biennale, Newtown, Johannesburg, 10 Oct 1997.
White Masks: A Journey of self-reflection
“The power of Richardt Strydom’s White Masks is the very personal journey of removing the masks white masculinity wears and often hides behind” - writes Shandukani Mulaudzi
Throwback: Sasol New Signatures merit award 1997
Reflecting on my work ‘Untitled: enemata (from the domestic comforts series)’ that received a Sasol New Signatures merit award in 1997
Artists’ Books from the Jack Ginsberg Collection
Collaborative artist book BISM included on Booknesses: Artists’ Books from the Jack Ginsberg Collection, University of Johannesburg Art Gallery, 25 March - 5 May 2017.
Bleek solo exhibition at Johannesburg Art Gallery
'BLEEK' encompasses a number of photographic series that set out to interrogate the performance of white masculinity from different points of entry. The JAG exhibition is curated by Musha Neluheni.
TWENTY: Contemporary Art From South Africa exhibition
Curated by Gordon Froud, the exhibition looks across the scope of what it means to have been a South African over the first 20 years of democracy.
Five Photographers exhibition
Five Photographers exhibition at Dawid Ras gallery - a showcase of five contemporary South African artists and photographers who use the photographic medium.