A Country Imagined with Johnny Clegg [5 DVD Set]

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 After the huge success hit of SHORELINE now Johnny Clegg takes us on a journey to discover the South African imagination. A Country Imagined takes us on an unusual and rewarding journey through South Africa as it explores the landscapes that have inspired artists, writers, musicians and dancers for centuries. Presented by one of South Africas most loved and famous musicians and dancers Johnny Clegg who is also an anthropologist. A Country Imagined takes us through South Africas most beautiful and culturally layered spaces and through this, we explore the rich histories of art in the country.

Johnny Clegg combines a unique ability to learn, teach and perform simultaneously. In the series he performs with musicians and dancers in remote villages around the country, talks to artists, both famous and unknown, hikes the Drakensberg to find the best rock art and views, travels in hot air balloons, helicopters and boats. To this he brings his insight, expertise and a great deal of humour, offering viewers a rich and accessible perspective on South African art. The series introduces us to South African artists and their work as well as the landscapes they create from. Some, like Nadine Gordimer, George Pemba, Olive Schreiner, Hugh Masekela, Gerard Sekoto, William Kentridge and David Goldblatt are known around the world. Others will soon be. Some like the beaders and potters of remote rural villages have mostly produced works without signatures. A Country Imagined brings them all together featuring work by more than 400 artists through a fascinating exploration of art and artists set against a backdrop of spectacular scenery and a vexed and dramatic history.

Produced by Curious Pictures, the series took 2 years to make. It involved traversing 80,000 kilometres, often over difficult terrain, scouring regional art galleries and private collections for artwork of lesser-known artists and literally hundreds of hours of research. Shot on HD, with remarkable aerial, historical and time-lapse photography.