Events
Theme: "Football | Soccer"
53 Works of Art celebrating the World Cup games in Africa
The last event took place on Thursday 22nd October
- 6:00pm - 7:15pm
- Drinks reception, networking and viewing of the exhibition.
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- 7:15pm
- Welcome
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- 7:30pm
- Guest speaker
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- Edward Griffiths worked with the team which won the right to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He now works for Local Organising Committee for 2010, implementing the international communications plan and driving the Fan Park programme. He has 22 years experience in South African sport, initially as a sports writer and editor, then as CEO of the South African Rugby Union during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and then as Head of Sport at SABC television. He is also the author of 22 published titles. Before becoming involved in sports management, Griffiths was a sports journalist at the Sunday Times. He was appointed the youngest ever sports editor of the national weekly in 1990 and stayed in that post until 1993.
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- 7:45pm - 8:30pm
- Networking & drinks
As the 19th World Cup football games prepare to take place on the continent of Africa for the first time, the theme of the next three 53 Works of Art events that lead up to June 2010 is: "Football | Soccer" - a celebration of the games in Africa.
Over the next 8 months [3 events], accomplished and renowned sculptors create 53 unique Works of Art capturing the essence of the game. 53 represents the number of countries in Africa and when complete the collection will be a monument and exhibition of history telling the story of football in Africa and celebrating the game and World Cup occasion on the continent for the first time.
Each of the three events scheduled between now and June 2010 will unveil the growing number of pieces as they build up to 53 Works of Art. Piece-by-piece the finished Work[s] of Art will join the exhibition, replacing the existing exhibition of African art and art inspired by Africa.
Each of the Works of Art are for sale, however the body of work will also stand as an exhibition that also tells the story of the history of the game in Africa and will be open to the public for viewing.
- View images from the last event
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These are extraordinary times for new business opportunities across every industry and business sector. 53 Works of Art at Mio Dino combines design, architecture and style to create an inspired environment for business collaboration, access and a special time for encountering art.
