Matri-Archi(tecture) is an intersectional collective dedicated to the development of African spatial education. Based between South Africa and Switzerland, Matri-Archi(tecture) offers a site for artistic collaboration through design, art, and architectural research projects. As a constellation of pluri-disciplinary African and diasporic spatial practitioners, Matri-Archi(tecture) recognizes the value of collaboration across multiple worlds and worldviews, collaborating across various cities in Africa and Europe.

Duration and locations:

• 31 July – 11 August 2023 | Keyes Art Mile, Rosebank, Johannesburg
• 3 – 6 August 2023 | Decorex Joburg Design Week, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

Program:

• 31 July | 11am – 2pm | Preview tour with artists | Keyes Art Mile
• 3 August | 2pm | Panel discussion with artists | Decorex Joburg Design Week, Sandton Convention Centre
• 3 August | 7pm | First Thursdays opening talk and vernissage | Keyes Art Mile

Event registration: https://forms.gle/tByfiQXsLycvDoHW6

Info:

• Exhibition design: Matri-Archi(tecture) – Khensani Jurczok-de Klerk, Tshego Mako, Aude Tollo, Tapiwa Manase, Ann Kern
• Timber fabrication: Smiths at Work (Pty Ltd)
• Curatorial invitation: Building Africa Exhibition – Julia Gallagher and Kuukuwa Manful
• Commissioned by: SOAS University London
• Supported by: Decorex Johannesburg Design Week, 100% Design Africa, Keyes Art Mile