On the Record is a project
dedicated to documenting and preserving the stories of (South) African artists,
curators, critics and collectors, to offer a first hand account of the making and
meaning of art practices. This biannual audio journal aims at
capturing the voices of those who shaped the artistic and cultural landscape of
(South) Africa. The journal is thus aimed at producing an archive for future
consideration and research, and to nurture the heritage of artistic creativity
in (South) Africa and its diaspora.
This audio
journal will include recordings of interviews
with artists and curators, commentary by artists on their works, documentation
of major art events, collaborations with artists, sound performances and other
sound works. The journal thus explores the artistic potential of recorded sound to map
histories, and artworks, and to provide a comprehensive archive of artists’
voices.
