All are welcome to the KZNSA’s official BUZZART20 opening tomorrow (November 19) at 18h00.
“We have exciting local makers taking part this year such as Makerspace, Xavier Clarisse, Grace Kotze, Ruth Samaai, Research Unit, RAW Durban, Savage Jewellery, and so much more,” says the KZNSA.
“We are looking forward to a performance by group, Abahambayo, at the opening. Enjoy the blend of African folk music fused with modern jazz and pop. Our Arts café is now open until 20h00 every Tuesday - Friday for after-work drinks and snacks. Throughout BUZZART there will be a D'Urban gin bar, with a few giveaways included.
DISCOVER THEM AT BUZZART20
Research Unit
Research Unit is a sustainable, utilitarian lifestyle brand based in
Cape Town. They make timeless, superior quality accessories for worldly
urbanites with a shared adherence to purist principles and a passion for good
design.
They only use the highest quality, ethically sourced materials such as
vegetable-tanned leathers from a family-run facility in KwaZulu-Natal, organic
100% cotton canvas and ripstop made from recycled plastic waste.
L'MAD Collection
L’MAD Collection was founded by curator Lucy MacGarry in 2012. L’MAD is
a South African fashion brand that creates limited edition collections to
promote local artists and designers. The ethos behind L’MAD is to create
garments and accessories that remain in constant dialogue with contemporary
African art.
iFele
Reggi Xaba is the designer behind iFele. iFele is a reinterpretation of
the Zulu ‘imbadada’ sandals. Reimagined using modern and sustainable shoe-making
methods with luxury materials. He works at his Durban studio with a young team
of designers under the company ZETU Shoes, which he founded in 2016 after many
years working in Cape Town. The focus of ZETU is African aesthetic inspired
contemporary footwear for all ages. His signature sandals are a must have!
RAW Durban
RAW Durban is an exciting local slow fashion brand. Their 100% cotton
items are organically hand dyed, and woven by KwaZulu-Natal master weavers.
Inspired by Durban’s surf culture, their aesthetic is cool, and for anyone keen
to donne on something chilled.
Savage Jewellery
Savage Jewellery is about shape and texture. Modern everyday jewellery
for the person who knows what they want. Their designs are handcrafted in
sterling silver, bronze and brass.
IN THE ARTS CAFE
Shisanyama Sunday
Come and enjoy an authentic, urban township experience with the
Shisanyama Shandisi pop-up on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 14h00. All meals
will be prepared by special guest chef and culinary sensation Chef Thami
Dlamini.
Pair your flame-grilled meal with our newly-installed tap of THAT Brew or a splash of G&T in the KZNSA garden under the shade of acacias while listening to some grand tunes.
Distillery 031's D'Urban Gin will be popping up at BUZZART20. At the opening, take a photo of yourself and tag @durbangin and @kznsashop to stand a chance to win an amazing local D'Urban Gin Gift hamper. They will have a few bottles of their Scarlet Gin and D'Urban Dry to giveaway when you shop at BUZZART20 this festive season.
The Arts Café is open until 20h00 every Tuesday to Friday! Come and unwind with a glass of wine after work. The beer on tap is back up and running for those craving a draught (photo pre-lockdown, masks on).
The KZNSA is situated at situated at 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, in
Durban. More information on
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