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Celebrating 7 years of art, culture, and community! Join us this week as we celebrate our 7th Birthday on 24 September. We’ve put together a bucket list of activities you can enjoy during our birthday month:

1. Celebrate Heritage: Explore 𝙊𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝘼𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙧𝙩
2. Get Creative: Attend a weaving workshop facilitated by Dr. Adéle Adendorff at the Bokamoso Holiday Art Programme (Family Day, 27 Sep).
3. Experience New Sound & Vision: View 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 — 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙜.
4. Discover New Realities: View 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙮.
5. Connect & Tour: Book a guided tour with friends.
6. Enjoy FREE entry on Heritage Day & Javett-UP’s Birthday (24 September).
7. Shop new Tlhagella merchandise, available at the Javett-UP shop.

Visit Us: Tuesday to Saturday & the last Sunday of every month | 10:00–16:00
Book your visit via Webtickets.

#ComeToJavettUP #JavettUPTurns7 #JavettUP by @javett_up

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Javett-UP is excited to announce 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙮, a solo exhibition by artist and cosmo-technologist, Kamil Adam Hassim, opening this September.

Kamil’s practice operates at the intersection of art, frontier science, and indigenous knowledge systems. His work investigates how different cultural and technological frameworks produce different realities and the social, technological, and spiritual possibilities they offer.

At the heart of the exhibition is 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙮, a working particle detector driven by a mythological family of string instruments known as the Sutras. Designed to reconnect audiences with lost ancestral languages and reawaken the forgotten voices and songs of the universe, the instrument responds to cosmic rays- ancient beams of energy from outer space that constantly bombard the earth.

Through science, mythology, sound, and technology, 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙮 becomes an extension of our senses, a thread of connecting us to ancient cosmic voices that continue to resonate all around us.

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙮 is curated by our Interim Curatorial Director Storm Janse van Rensburg and Javett-UP’s curatorial team.

Visit between Tuesday to Saturday and the last Sunday of every month (10:00am - 16:00pm) to view the exhibition. Bookings open on Webtickets.

#StringTheory #ComeToJavettUP by @javett_up

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From 17 September, Javett-UP is proud to present 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚—𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙜, a travelling, collaborative photographic exhibition by Berlin-based artists Akinbode Akinbiyi (UK/Nigeria) and Abrie Fourie (South Africa), whose work explores the connections between photography, sound, and political imagination.

Developed during a residency in Burkina Faso, West Africa, in 2021, the body of work emerged from the photographers’ movements in the streets of the capital Ouagadougou and the surrounding landscapes of Oubritenga Province during a period of growing political uncertainty in the country.

With a shared investigation into place, memory, and listening, both artists work independently yet in conversation with one another to capture the visual and acoustic landscapes they find themselves in. Their photographs turn to the quieter details of daily life, revealing the everyday rhythms that shape the environments they pass through, evoking traces of cultural memory, the enduring legacy of Thomas Sankara, and collective histories that continue to resonate today.

Visit us between Tuesday to Saturday and the last Sunday of every month (10:00am - 16:00pm) to view the exhibition. Bookings open on Webtickets

Artworks on poster:

𝘈𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦
𝘋𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘶, 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘍𝘢𝘴𝘰
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𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵

𝘈𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘈𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘣𝘪𝘺𝘪
𝘔é𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘢, 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘱 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦, 𝘖𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘶, 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘍𝘢𝘴𝘰
2021
𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵

#PassageaSong #CometoJavettUP by @javett_up

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At Javett-UP, access to arts education is important to our work, and we are committed to creating opportunities for all young people to engage with the arts. With the support of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), we were able to extend this opportunity to deserving children from two Pretoria-based organisations: Kingdom Life Child & Youth Centre in Saulsville and Give Them Hope Care Centre in Nellmapius, who participated in our Bokamoso Holiday Art Programme last week.

We were also honoured to welcome representatives from the Canadian High Commission during the programme. Their visit highlighted the impact of this partnership in expanding access to arts education and cultural learning opportunities for young people.

Thank you to CFLI, facilitators, parents, guardians, and homes who made the week what it was. We look forward to welcoming you back in December!

#BokamosoHolidayArtProgramme #JavettUP #CFLI by @javett_up

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On 16 September, we gathered for the opening of 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙮, an exhibition by artist and cosmo-technologist Kamil Adam Hassim, curated by Javett-UP Interim Curatorial Director Storm Janse van Rensburg and the Javett-UP curatorial team.

Part instrument, part particle detector, 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙮 is driven by the Sutras, a mythological family of string instruments tuned to the traces left when cosmic rays strike our atmosphere. Each time one does, the Sutras sing. String Theory offers a thread back to ancestral language and the voices that are being forgotten.

Hassim works at the intersection of art, science, and indigenous knowledge systems, examining how different cultural and technological frameworks produce distinct realities.

The evening offered space for dialogue, curiosity, and connection. We extend our sincere gratitude to the colleagues, friends, and fellow creatives who joined us, and to the individuals and partner organisations whose generous support made this exhibition possible.

The exhibition invites slow looking and deep listening. We welcome you to visit the Javett Art Centre and experience the work at your own pace.

Visit us between Tuesday to Saturday and the last Sunday of every month (10:00am - 16:00pm). Bookings open on Webtickets (link in bio).
We look forward to welcoming you to the space.

#JavettUP #StringTheory #KamilAdamHassim #CosmoTechnologist by @javett_up

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Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Today, we celebrate the educators who inspire curiosity, nurture creativity, and shape the future of our society. Teachers play a vital role not only in developing knowledge and critical thinking, but also in fostering imagination, empathy, and cultural understanding through the arts.

At Javett-UP, we are proud to stand with teachers by creating opportunities for professional development, creative learning, and arts education. Through our teacher training programmes, educators gain practical tools, resources, and confidence to bring art into their classrooms, helping learners engage with history, culture, identity, and the world around them in meaningful ways.

We are especially grateful for the support of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) by High Commission of Canada in South Africa -Haut-commissariat du Canada en Afrique du Sud, whose partnership has enabled us to expand the reach and impact of our teacher development initiatives, empowering educators to inspire the next generation of creative and critical thinkers.

To all teachers: thank you for your dedication, passion, and the countless ways you enrich lives every day. Your work extends far beyond the classroom and helps build a more thoughtful, creative, and connected society.

#happyworldteachersday #Education #Art by @javett_up

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former Interim Chief Executive Officer, Dr Samuel Isaacs, who passed away on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Dr Isaacs served as Interim CEO of Javett-UP from April 2020 to February 2021, having previously held the position of Director of Administration and Operations. His appointment came at a pivotal moment in the institution’s history. Barely a year after opening its doors in 2019, Javett-UP was forced to close for six months as South Africa entered a national lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leading a young institution through a period of unprecedented uncertainty, Dr Isaacs provided steady guidance during Javett-UP’s formative years. He played a critical role in establishing operational and governance structures that continue to support the Art Centre today. His leadership helped Javett-UP navigate the disruption of the pandemic and reopen to the public in September 2020.

Describing himself as “an adult educator at heart”, Dr Isaacs believed deeply in the transformative power of learning. This philosophy aligned closely with Javett-UP’s vision of creating meaningful encounters between art, education and society. He understood art centres and museums as places of discovery, dialogue and knowledge-sharing, where people from diverse backgrounds could engage with ideas, histories and creative expression.

Dr Isaacs' contribution extended far beyond Javett-UP. He was the owner and director of Longstreet Art Lovers, Chairperson of the Pretoria Arts Association, and Chairperson of the Independent Quality Assurance Agency, among numerous other professional and community commitments. Through these roles, he championed the arts, education and institutional development, leaving a lasting impact across multiple sectors.

The Board, management and staff of Javett-UP extend their heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and all who were touched by his life and work. Dr Isaacs will be remembered as a thoughtful leader, educator and advocate for access to culture and learning. His contribution to the early growth of Javett-UP will be remembered with gratitude and respect. by @javett_up

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On 16 September, we gathered for the opening of 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚—𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙜, a travelling collaborative exhibition by Berlin-based artists Akinbode Akinbiyi (UK/Nigeria) and Abrie Fourie (South Africa). Their work thoughtfully considers the quiet intersections between photography, sound, and political imagination.

The evening offered space for dialogue, connection, and deep artistic expression, bringing together two distinct bodies of work that contemplate memory, place, and form. We extend our sincere gratitude to the colleagues and friends who joined us to mark this moment.

We also acknowledge the individuals and partner organisations whose generous support made these exhibitions possible and who joined us for the occasion.

The exhibition invites quiet observation and personal engagement. We welcome you to visit the Javett Art Centre and experience the work at your own pace.

Visit us between Tuesday to Saturday and the last Sunday of every month (10:00am - 16:00pm) to view the exhibition. Bookings open on Webtickets (link in bio).

We look forward to welcoming you to the space.

#JavettUP #PassageASong #AbrieFourie by @javett_up

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The Spring Edition of the Bokamoso Holiday Art Programme is officially underway! 🎨

A heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful parents and guardians who joined us and brought along their little creatives!
From inspiring gallery explorations and hands-on workshops to interactive making sessions, we’re thrilled to continue creating meaningful, artistic learning opportunities for our young artists.

Yesterday, we kicked off our fun-filled programme with a special intergenerational weaving workshop led by Dr. Adele Addendorf 🧵. It was an inspiring afternoon filled with creativity, connection, and shared artistic expression!

This special programme is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

#BokamosoHolidayArtProgramme #JavettUP by @javett_up

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Once a month, we open our doors for a free guided tour through the galleries. No rushing, just time to appreciate the art and reflect.

Join us this Sunday, 27 September, for a free tour through Javett-UP. Normal admission rates apply.

Book your tour now via the link in our bio.

#VisitJavettUp #JavettUP by @javett_up

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Join us on Thursday, 01 October, as we celebrate International Day of Older Persons during South Africa’s national Older Persons Week. Aligning with this year’s theme, “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives”, we invite senior visitors to explore our world-class exhibitions and architectural spaces with a special entry rate of R40 for pensioners.

Bookings & Inquiries:
Telephone: +27 12 420 3960 | Email: bookings@javettup.com | Book now on Webtickets. Link in bio.

#JavettUp #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons #VisitJavettUp by @javett_up

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An unforgettable evening of art and inspiration!

On Wednesday 16 September, we welcomed guests to the opening of two compelling new exhibitions: 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 — 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙜, featuring Akinbode Akinbiyi (UK/Nigeria) and Abrie Fourie (South Africa), alongside 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙮 by artist Kamil Adam Hassim.

It was a vibrant evening of creative dialogue, connection, and powerful artistic expression — a fitting celebration of two bodies of work that speak to memory, place, and form in distinct but resonant ways. Thank you to all the friends and colleagues who joined us in marking the occasion.

Our sincere thanks go to the organisations and individuals who made these exhibitions possible, and who stood with us on the night.

The exhibition is curated by our Interim Curatorial Director Storm Janse van Rensburg @stormjvr and Javett-UP's curatorial team.

The exhibitions are open to the public Tuesday to Saturday, and on the last Sunday of every month, from 10:00–16:00. Come experience the work for yourself.

#StringTheory #PassageASong #ComeToJavettUP #JavettUP by @javett_up

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