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'''Johan Thom''' (born 1976, South Africa), is a visual artist who works across video, installation, performance and sculpture.<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://www.kznsagallery.co.za/artists/johan_thom.htm|work=KZNSA Artists, Gallery, Durban, South Africa |accessdate=15 July 2012}}</ref> He has been described as one of South Africa’s foremost performance artists.<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://old.kznsagallery.co.za/interview_thom.htm Interview with Johan Thom, by Peter Machen, KZNSA Gallery, May 2009, Durban, South Africa |accessdate=15 July 2012}}</ref>
'''Johan Thom''' (born 1976, South Africa), is a visual artist who works across video, installation, performance and sculpture.<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://www.kznsagallery.co.za/artists/johan_thom.htm|work=KZNSA Artists, Gallery, Durban, South Africa |accessdate=15 July 2012}}</ref> He has been described as one of South Africa’s foremost performance artists.<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM |url=http://old.kznsagallery.co.za/interview_thom.htm Interview with Johan Thom, by Peter Machen, KZNSA Gallery, May 2009, Durban, South Africa |accessdate=15 July 2012 }}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==Exhibitions==
==Exhibitions==


Thom's work has been exhibited in group exhibitions at the [[Venice Biennial]] in 2003 and 2005; the [[International Film Festival Rotterdam]], The Netherlands, in 2006; the [http://www.biennialfoundation.org/biennials/architecture-art-and-landscape-biennial-of-the-canaries/ 1st Architecture, Landscape and Art Biennial of the Canary Islands] 2006, curated by Antonio Zaya (1954–2007), Spain,<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url= http://news.neme.org/508/canaries-biennial-1 1st Architecture, Art and Landscape Biennial of the Canaries 2006|accessdate=15 July 2012}}</ref> and the 40th Belgrade International Theatre Festival in 2006. Other exhibitions include: [http://www.artscollaboratory.org/projects/britto-new-media-festival-2009 Britto New Media Festival] at the National Gallery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2009; .ZA: Giovane arte dul Sudafrica at the Pallazo delle Papesse, Sienna, Italy curated by Lorenzo Fusi, [[Kendell Geers]] Minette Vari, Sue Williamson, [[Berni Searle]] and [[Marlene Dumas]] in 2008; South African Art on Paper at Gallery Barry Keldoulis in Sydney, Australia, 2007;<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://www.gbk.com.au/artists/johan-thom/south-africa-on-paper Gallery Barry Keldoulis, Exhibitions 2007 |accessdate=15 July 2012}}</ref> The 10th International Computer Arts Festival, Maribor, Slovenia, 2004 and ‘X- an Exhibition in Celebration of Ten Years of Democracy in South Africa’, curated by Kelly O`Reilly at the [http://www.stephenlawrencegallery.net/ Stephen Lawrence Gallery], Greenwich, London, 2004. His work was exhibited in 2009–2010 as part of the travelling group exhibition ‘Dystopia’, first at the UNISA Art Gallery, Pretoria, South Africa (8 October – 15 November 2009). The exhibition then travelled to Museum Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa (8 October – 15 November 2009) and the Oliewenhuis Art Museum; Bloemfontein, South Africa (10 June – 8 August 2010). Other travelling group exhibitions include: ‘Mine’, a selection of films by South African artists, including [[William Kentridge]], Minette Vari, [[Berni Searle]], [[Robin Rhode]], Simon Gush, Bridget Baker and others) curated by Abrie Fourie travelling to Iwalewa-Haus, Bayreuth, Germany (10 February – 6 March 2010) and Ductac Gallery, Dubai (18 January – 6 February 2012) and the Johannesburg Art Gallery, (7 – 28 March 2012).
Thom's work has been exhibited in group exhibitions at the [[Venice Biennial]] in 2003 and 2005; the [[International Film Festival Rotterdam]], The Netherlands, in 2006; the [http://www.biennialfoundation.org/biennials/architecture-art-and-landscape-biennial-of-the-canaries/ 1st Architecture, Landscape and Art Biennial of the Canary Islands] 2006, curated by Antonio Zaya (1954–2007), Spain,<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url= http://news.neme.org/508/canaries-biennial-1 1st Architecture, Art and Landscape Biennial of the Canaries 2006|accessdate=15 July 2012}}</ref> and the 40th Belgrade International Theatre Festival in 2006. Other exhibitions include: [http://www.artscollaboratory.org/projects/britto-new-media-festival-2009 Britto New Media Festival] at the National Gallery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2009; .ZA: Giovane arte dul Sudafrica at the Pallazo delle Papesse, Sienna, Italy curated by Lorenzo Fusi, [[Kendell Geers]] Minette Vari, Sue Williamson, [[Berni Searle]] and [[Marlene Dumas]] in 2008; South African Art on Paper at Gallery Barry Keldoulis in Sydney, Australia, 2007;<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM |url=http://www.gbk.com.au/artists/johan-thom/south-africa-on-paper Gallery Barry Keldoulis, Exhibitions 2007 |accessdate=15 July 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008030917/http://www.gbk.com.au/artists/johan-thom/south-africa-on-paper |archivedate= 8 October 2012 |df= }}</ref> The 10th International Computer Arts Festival, Maribor, Slovenia, 2004 and ‘X- an Exhibition in Celebration of Ten Years of Democracy in South Africa’, curated by Kelly O`Reilly at the [http://www.stephenlawrencegallery.net/ Stephen Lawrence Gallery], Greenwich, London, 2004. His work was exhibited in 2009–2010 as part of the travelling group exhibition ‘Dystopia’, first at the UNISA Art Gallery, Pretoria, South Africa (8 October – 15 November 2009). The exhibition then travelled to Museum Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa (8 October – 15 November 2009) and the Oliewenhuis Art Museum; Bloemfontein, South Africa (10 June – 8 August 2010). Other travelling group exhibitions include: ‘Mine’, a selection of films by South African artists, including [[William Kentridge]], Minette Vari, [[Berni Searle]], [[Robin Rhode]], Simon Gush, Bridget Baker and others) curated by Abrie Fourie travelling to Iwalewa-Haus, Bayreuth, Germany (10 February – 6 March 2010) and Ductac Gallery, Dubai (18 January – 6 February 2012) and the Johannesburg Art Gallery, (7 – 28 March 2012).


==Online reviews/ listings==
==Online reviews/ listings==
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==Conferences / Seminars==
==Conferences / Seminars==


Thom has presented talks and workshops at numerous conferences and institutions, including at the University College London; UK;<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://www.ucl.ac.uk/sexuate-subjects/conferenceprogramme Conference: ‘Sexuate Subjects – Politics, Poetics and Ethics’ at University College London, 3 – 5 December 2010 |accessdate=16 July 2012}}</ref> the Finnish Academy of Fine Art, Helsinki, 28 – 29 April 2010;<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://www.artresearch.eu/index.php/2010/04/27/kuva-welcomes-delegates-to-helsinki/ Conference:’ Tables of Thought’ at the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts (Kuvataideakatemia)|accessdate=16 July 2012}}</ref> Graduate School of the University of Dublin, UK; University of Cambridge, UK;<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://www.mml.cam.ac.uk/french/research/sense_prog.html Conference: ‘Making Sense: For an effective aesthetics’ at University of Cambridge, Modern & Medieval Languages, 25 September 2009 |accessdate=16 July 2012}}</ref> University of Belgrade;<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://kaganof.com/kagablog/2006/09/22/belgrade-international-theatre-festival-bitef-2006-guest-lecture-series-johan-thom/#comment-127192 40th Belgrade International Theatre Festival, Serbia 24 September 2006 |accessdate=16 July 2012}}</ref> The [[Venice Biennial]], Italy.<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://www.artthrob.co.za/05july/reviews/venice.html Experience par excellence? The [[Venice Biennial|51st Venice Biennial]], by Laurie Ann Farrell, Curator, [[Museum for African Art]], NY , Published on Artthrob Issue No. 95, July 2005 |accessdate=16 July 2012}}</ref>
Thom has presented talks and workshops at numerous conferences and institutions, including at the University College London; UK;<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://www.ucl.ac.uk/sexuate-subjects/conferenceprogramme Conference: ‘Sexuate Subjects – Politics, Poetics and Ethics’ at University College London, 3 – 5 December 2010 |accessdate=16 July 2012}}</ref> the Finnish Academy of Fine Art, Helsinki, 28 – 29 April 2010;<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://www.artresearch.eu/index.php/2010/04/27/kuva-welcomes-delegates-to-helsinki/ Conference:’ Tables of Thought’ at the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts (Kuvataideakatemia)|accessdate=16 July 2012}}</ref> Graduate School of the University of Dublin, UK; University of Cambridge, UK;<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM |url=http://www.mml.cam.ac.uk/french/research/sense_prog.html Conference: ‘Making Sense: For an effective aesthetics’ at University of Cambridge, Modern & Medieval Languages, 25 September 2009 |accessdate=16 July 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100805073103/http://www.mml.cam.ac.uk/french/research/sense_prog.html |archivedate= 5 August 2010 |df= }}</ref> University of Belgrade;<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://kaganof.com/kagablog/2006/09/22/belgrade-international-theatre-festival-bitef-2006-guest-lecture-series-johan-thom/#comment-127192 40th Belgrade International Theatre Festival, Serbia 24 September 2006 |accessdate=16 July 2012}}</ref> The [[Venice Biennial]], Italy.<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://www.artthrob.co.za/05july/reviews/venice.html Experience par excellence? The [[Venice Biennial|51st Venice Biennial]], by Laurie Ann Farrell, Curator, [[Museum for African Art]], NY , Published on Artthrob Issue No. 95, July 2005 |accessdate=16 July 2012}}</ref>


In South Africa he has lectured and presented talks and workshops at [[Tshwane University of Technology]], Tshwane; the [[University of Pretoria]], Tshwane; [[Rhodes University]], Grahamstown; [[Technikon Witwatersrand]], Johannesburg; the Bag Factory (Fordsburg Artists’ Studios), Johannesburg; Wits School of Fine Arts, Johannesburg and [[Wits University]], Johannesburg.<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://johanthom.com/writtenbiocv/shortened-cv/ Artist CV |accessdate=16 July 2012}}</ref>
In South Africa he has lectured and presented talks and workshops at [[Tshwane University of Technology]], Tshwane; the [[University of Pretoria]], Tshwane; [[Rhodes University]], Grahamstown; [[Technikon Witwatersrand]], Johannesburg; the Bag Factory (Fordsburg Artists’ Studios), Johannesburg; Wits School of Fine Arts, Johannesburg and [[Wits University]], Johannesburg.<ref>{{cite web|title=JOHAN THOM|url=http://johanthom.com/writtenbiocv/shortened-cv/ Artist CV |accessdate=16 July 2012}}</ref>

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Johan Thom
BornJanuary 1976
NationalitySouth African
Known forVisual art

Johan Thom (born 1976, South Africa), is a visual artist who works across video, installation, performance and sculpture.[1] He has been described as one of South Africa’s foremost performance artists.[2]

Exhibitions

Thom's work has been exhibited in group exhibitions at the Venice Biennial in 2003 and 2005; the International Film Festival Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in 2006; the 1st Architecture, Landscape and Art Biennial of the Canary Islands 2006, curated by Antonio Zaya (1954–2007), Spain,[3] and the 40th Belgrade International Theatre Festival in 2006. Other exhibitions include: Britto New Media Festival at the National Gallery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2009; .ZA: Giovane arte dul Sudafrica at the Pallazo delle Papesse, Sienna, Italy curated by Lorenzo Fusi, Kendell Geers Minette Vari, Sue Williamson, Berni Searle and Marlene Dumas in 2008; South African Art on Paper at Gallery Barry Keldoulis in Sydney, Australia, 2007;[4] The 10th International Computer Arts Festival, Maribor, Slovenia, 2004 and ‘X- an Exhibition in Celebration of Ten Years of Democracy in South Africa’, curated by Kelly O`Reilly at the Stephen Lawrence Gallery, Greenwich, London, 2004. His work was exhibited in 2009–2010 as part of the travelling group exhibition ‘Dystopia’, first at the UNISA Art Gallery, Pretoria, South Africa (8 October – 15 November 2009). The exhibition then travelled to Museum Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa (8 October – 15 November 2009) and the Oliewenhuis Art Museum; Bloemfontein, South Africa (10 June – 8 August 2010). Other travelling group exhibitions include: ‘Mine’, a selection of films by South African artists, including William Kentridge, Minette Vari, Berni Searle, Robin Rhode, Simon Gush, Bridget Baker and others) curated by Abrie Fourie travelling to Iwalewa-Haus, Bayreuth, Germany (10 February – 6 March 2010) and Ductac Gallery, Dubai (18 January – 6 February 2012) and the Johannesburg Art Gallery, (7 – 28 March 2012).

Online reviews/ listings

Conferences / Seminars

Thom has presented talks and workshops at numerous conferences and institutions, including at the University College London; UK;[5] the Finnish Academy of Fine Art, Helsinki, 28 – 29 April 2010;[6] Graduate School of the University of Dublin, UK; University of Cambridge, UK;[7] University of Belgrade;[8] The Venice Biennial, Italy.[9]

In South Africa he has lectured and presented talks and workshops at Tshwane University of Technology, Tshwane; the University of Pretoria, Tshwane; Rhodes University, Grahamstown; Technikon Witwatersrand, Johannesburg; the Bag Factory (Fordsburg Artists’ Studios), Johannesburg; Wits School of Fine Arts, Johannesburg and Wits University, Johannesburg.[10]

Authored

Thom has written art reviews and articles for a variety of publications including for Art South Africa Magazine,[11] a review of artist Kendell Geers' exhibition at the Steven Friedman Gallery, London;[12] a catalogue essay of artist Diane Victor's ‘Disasters of Peace Series’ held by Map - South Africa Modern Art Projects, South Africa, 2008;[13] an article for Die Beeld, (South African Newspaper), about the photographs of artist Santu Mofokeng.[14]

References

  1. ^ "JOHAN THOM". KZNSA Artists, Gallery, Durban, South Africa. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  2. ^ Interview with Johan Thom, by Peter Machen, KZNSA Gallery, May 2009, Durban, South Africa "JOHAN THOM". Retrieved 15 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ 1st Architecture, Art and Landscape Biennial of the Canaries 2006 "JOHAN THOM". Retrieved 15 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. ^ "JOHAN THOM". Archived from Gallery Barry Keldoulis, Exhibitions 2007 the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Conference: ‘Sexuate Subjects – Politics, Poetics and Ethics’ at University College London, 3 – 5 December 2010 "JOHAN THOM". Retrieved 16 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  6. ^ Conference:’ Tables of Thought’ at the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts (Kuvataideakatemia) "JOHAN THOM". Retrieved 16 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  7. ^ "JOHAN THOM". Archived from Conference: ‘Making Sense: For an effective aesthetics’ at University of Cambridge, Modern & Medieval Languages, 25 September 2009 the original on 5 August 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ 40th Belgrade International Theatre Festival, Serbia 24 September 2006 "JOHAN THOM". Retrieved 16 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  9. ^ Experience par excellence? The %5b%5bVenice Biennial|51st Venice Biennial%5d%5d, by Laurie Ann Farrell, Curator, %5b%5bMuseum for African Art%5d%5d, NY , Published on Artthrob Issue No. 95, July 2005 "JOHAN THOM". Retrieved 16 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  10. ^ Artist CV "JOHAN THOM". Retrieved 16 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  11. ^ Art South Africa Magazine, Sekoto to Sihlali at Warren Siebrits, Modern and Contemporary, Johannesburg 2005 "AUTHORED, The Aristocrats: Roger Ballen at the Johannesburg Art Gallery 2007, The answer is under the rock, an interview with Willem Boshoff". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  12. ^ Exhibition Review "AUTHORED, Kendell Geers at the Steven Friedman London". Retrieved 16 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  13. ^ Artist CV "AUTHORED, The sense of fresh air". Retrieved 16 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  14. ^ Beeld, Kunskyk "AUTHORED, Stil dier wat wag om drome te vang". Retrieved 16 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)

See also

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