Based on an entirely new appraisal of Ballen’s archive, one that looks beyond his monographic projects for the first time, Ballenesque takes the reader on a visual chronological tour of the photographer’s entire oeuvre, including the iconic images and previously unpublished works. At the heart of the book is Ballen’s own exploration of his style […]
The Theatre of Apparitions – Fotografare Magazine
A journey into the mind with Roger Ballen, through photography, poetry, books, films, fairy tales, archetypes and the uniqueness certified by NFT, on show in Italy at Senigallia City of Photography 2022 and at the 59th Venice Art Biennale.
Roger Ballen at the Venice Biennale Arte 2022
Roger Ballen was chosen as one of the three artists to represent South Africa at the 59th Biennale Arte 2022 titled “The Milk of Dreams”.
Venice Biennale : Roger Ballen : The Theatre of Apparitions – THE EYE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
When Roger Ballen was selected to represent South Africa at the Venice Biennale, we immediately realised that his photographs from ‘The Theatre of Apparitions’ would be the best choice. This series was created during an eight-year period from 2005 to 2013.It was called a Theatre as a lot of Ballen’s work can be seen as […]
Humour, violence and horror in animal-themed photography of Roger Ballen featuring the 12 beasts of the Chinese zodiac and more -South China Morning Post
South Africa-based Roger Ballen calls his photography psychological art, and in a Hong Kong show it is contrasted with the abstract art of Andrew Luk
Boogie Woogie Photography : Roger Ballen & Andrew Luk : Zodiac – The Eye of Photography, L’oeil de la Photographie
For Ballen, the often tense, or destructive, intimacy between animals and humanity, with their different behavioral and environmental needs, contributes to a much wider ecology, part of a cosmology or holistic system of being.
South African Pavilion announces artists and curators for the 2022 Venice Biennale – ARTAFRICA
South African Pavilion announces artists and curators for the 2022 Venice Biennale The South African Department of Arts and Culture has announced their team for the 59th Venice Biennale, including: Roger Ballen, Lebohang Kganye, Phumulani Ntuli, Amè Bell, Thuli Mlambo-James and Grace Rapholo The SA 59th Biennale team. Standing (left to right): Thuli Mlambo-James, Amè Bell, Lebohang […]
South Africa announces artists and curators for the 2022 Venice Biennale – ARTTHROB
The South African Department of Arts and Culture has announced their team for the 59th Venice Biennale, including: Roger Ballen, Lebohang Kganye, Phumulani Ntuli, Amè Bell, Thuli Mlambo-James and Grace Rapholo.
South Africa Announces Team for Venice Biennale
The South African Department of Arts and Culture has announced their team for the 59th Venice Biennale featuring artists Roger Ballen, Lebohang Kganye and Phumulani Ntuli.
SA artists to participate at Biennale Arte 2022 – DevDiscourse News Desk
Three South African artists will get the opportunity to showcase their work to an international audience at a visual arts exhibition to be held in Venice, Italy. Artists who showcase at Biennale Arte 2022 are selected by the department via a tender process as this enables more local artists to exhibit their works to an […]