OFM OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

Stay up to date with the latest developments in the creative industries, as featured on Mid-Morning Magic.
Weekly English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts
394 Episodes
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Handbags and heritage collaborate at Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein

This unusual curatorial approach creates fresh visual narratives by combining historical handbags with contemporary and classical artworks. The exhibition "On the arm of every woman" features a thoughtfully curated selection of beautifully crafted artifacts and artworks, overseen by three female curators. The selection draws from the prestigious collections of Oliewenhuis…
25 Sep 3 min

Luna Paige debuteer haar produksie ‘Die Reisigers’ in Potchefstroom

In Die Reisigers verken die sanger-liedjieskrywer Luna Paige temas van beweging, stilte van gees, aanvaarding en selfliefde. Die vertoning is geïnspireer deur haar persoonlike ervarings op reis — onder meer op die Spaanse Camino — sowel as haar waarnemings as reisiger en kunstenaar. Sy sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in…
22 Sep 4 min

English cellist, Michael Kevin Jones invites you on his South African tour

The English cellist, Michael Kevin Jones, studied Music Performance piano/cello at the Royal College of Music (London). He was also a student of Niel Immelman (piano). While a student at the Royal College of Music, he was chosen to play for the Royal family and awarded a German government scholarship…
16 Sep 5 min

Onthou my asseblief: ‘n Liefdes konsert uit Heidedal met Caroline Grace

Musikant, liedjieskrywer en vervaardiger, Angelo Mockie sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te vertel oor die besonderse geleentheid wat Afrikaans in Heidedal vier. Die uiters talentvolle Caroline Grace deel die verhoog met plaaslike kunstenaars Domariah Stilo, Lenthea Jantjies, Allonechia Steyn en Jaques May-Knight. Dit beloof ‘n…
25 Aug 3 min

Van Potchefstroom na Londen, Jonel Scholtz se kuns op 'n wêreldverhoog

Jonel Scholtz het in 1988 begin skilder terwyl sy op hoërskool was, saam met Louise Goudemond, 'n Amerikaanse kunstenaar wat spesialiseer in figuurlike werk en olieportrette. In 2025 het haar kuns haar weer eens 'n wêreldwye platform gegee. Jonel is gekies om haar kuns in te sluit in "Routines", 'n…
18 Aug 6 min

The Odeion String Quartet is ready for spring with 'Primavera' in Bloemfontein

The Odeion String Quartet invites music lovers to an evening of stirring emotion and vibrant musical storytelling at their upcoming concert, Primavera, on 21 August at 19:00 at the Odeion, at the University of the Free State. Violinist Samantha Durrant joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk…
4 Aug 5 min

Plaaslike visuele kuns is ‘n wonderlike geskenk en belegging

Die gedagte dat visuele kuns ‘n belegging en wonderlike geskenk is, is een van die redes hoekom die maandelikse kunsuitstalling by URTH in Bloemfontein, ontstaan het. Diandra Steenekamp van die Secret Artists’ Club sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop, om kunstenaars te nooi om hul werke ook…
30 Jul 4 min

Verken die wêreld in 32 liedjies met Marie Vassilliou en Nicolene Gibbons

Hierdie sanguitvoering, wat op 16 Augustus by die Odeion in Bloemfontein aangebied word, vier die kuns van sang regoor die wêreld en sluit werke van Duitsland, Frankryk, Finland, Noord- en Suid-Amerika, sowel as Suid-Afrika, in. Die sopraan Marie Vassilliou en pianis Nicolene Gibbons kombineer hul talente op die verhoog. ‘A…
28 Jul 4 min

Violin, cello and piano shine in Chamber Conversations trio at the NWU

Dr Andrew Warburton joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to share his excitement regarding the program they are presenting during the 2025 NWU Concert Series. The eThekwini Piano trio was formed in February 2024 and they are looking forward to share their passion for music with Potchefstroom. ‘Chamber…
22 Jul 3 min

2025 Youth Festival showcases young soloists in an unforgettable evening of music

The Free State Symphony Orchestra proudly present the 2025 Youth Festival Concert taking place on Saturday, 9 August, at the Odeion Auditorium, Bloemfontein. This bi-annual event brings together South Africa’s greatest young soloists for an unforgettable evening of music. Performing alongside the FSSO under the baton of Daniel Boico, these…
21 Jul 4 min
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