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June 2017

14 June 2017

Imposing two metre concrete sculpture gets art lovers talking

An arresting two metre tall concrete sculpture, entitled “Gender relations”, by Bloemfontein artist and photographer Jano Myburgh (32) was one of the most eye catching of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition’s top entries.

11 June 2017

What winning the Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition could mean for artists

New Breed Art Competition

As they have personally told Netwerk24, last year's five winners have - amongst others - gained 'commissions for art works, higher regard in the public eye and personal inspiration' from winning the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition. Even more reason to make sure you enter this year's competition. Read more here about what Elretha Britz discovered.

May 2017

10 May 2017

Artist on the map after winning Public Choice Award

New Breed Art Competition

The beautifully elegant works the young Carmen van Staden (22) entered into the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition was the overwhelming favourite among art lovers, resulting in her winning the Public Choice Award.

April 2017

19 April 2017

Musician’s winning work remembers Reeva, Jayde - and Ayanda

New Breed Art Competition

Strong social commentary is displayed in the striking mixed media drawing entitled “We are responsible for the image, for Ophelia, Reeva, Jade and Ayanda” that led to Sandy Little (29) receiving a Merit Award at the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition.

March 2017

09 March 2017

Drought inspires vibrant oil painting

New Breed Art Competition

A vibrant oil painting inspired by the droughts which have gripped South Africa for some time now, bestowed upon Mothobi Mefane (48) from Bloemfontein the title of Merit Award Winner in 2016’s first Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition.

February 2017

27 February 2017

Willie Bester to present information session at launch of 2017 New Breed Art Competition

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Following the success of last year’s competition, Phatshoane Henney Attorneys, in association with Oliewenhuis Art Museum, is launching the 2017 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition on Wednesday, the 15th of March.

01 February 2017

Ceramic wedding dress named Runner-up of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition

New Breed Art Competition

When one gets close to the statuesque ceramic wedding dress for which Helena de Waal (37) was awarded the title of Runner-up of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition, it is rather difficult to fathom how she managed to assemble this almost 1,5 metres tall creation. She revealed to competition coordinator, Magdel Louw, just how she accomplished such a feat.

December 2016

14 December 2016

Magnificent porcelain - winner of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition

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A magnificently detailed artistic creation consisting of nine white porcelain birds, each mounted in its own wood-and-glass box, has bestowed on Toni Pretorius (32) the title of overall winner of the very first Phatshoane Henney New Breed Competition in November last year.

November 2016

24 November 2016

Netwerk24 and Volksblad: Pretorius wins New Breed with 'enchanting art'

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Elretha Britz from Volksblad and Netwerk24 interviewed New Breed Art Competition winner, Toni Pretorius, on her winning work and found out a bit more about her background and upbringing.

October 2016

26 October 2016

Netwerk24 and Volksblad: Finalists' works on show at New Breed exhibition

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Elretha Britz reports in Volksblad and on Netwerk24 that the New Breed Art Competition has done actually what it set out to do: which is to uncover emerging Free State. Read the full article here.