BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//360exp//Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:360exp REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-TIMEZONE:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2cc69075-0b23-4ea4-85c3-f7a6b4f44f10@360exp.net SEQUENCE:29842668 DTSTAMP:20260928T094803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T014850Z DTSTART:20261001T160000Z DTEND:20261001T180000Z SUMMARY:OCTH Walkabout | The Siege and the Sanctuary LOCATION:Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation DESCRIPTION:This October\, in recognition of Mental Health Month\, we prese nt "The Siege and the Sanctuary"\, looking at mental health through two le nses: the siege\, the internal attack on the mind\, and the sanctuary\, th e quiet discipline of recovery. Join Our Cape Town Heritage on 01 October 2026 at 6pm for an informative and interactive art and culture walkabout t o explore the work of two Cape Town based artists. \nAlfred Kitsi\, one of the exhibiting artists in this exhibition\, explores the idea of the “s iege” in his works by exploring the element of “horror” in his art p ractice. Kitsi’s work\, indeed\, signifies the “siege” since horror \, as a genre\, explores the loss of control in one's mind\, body or even one's environment. Kitsi delves into the psychological and spiritual dimen sions of fear\, distortion\, and the human condition. Drawing from horror and surrealism\, his haunting imagery confronts the darkness that exists w ithin and around us\, transforming discomfort into revelation.\nJaden Well s' work\, on the other hand\, represents the "sanctuary" whereby we come t o understand that the mind too\, can become sanctuary through a rigorous p rocess\, which can eventually lead towards recovery. Wells\, through his p ractice\, embodies continued focus\, repetition and endurance\, which coun teracts the chaos one mentally feels. Working with everyday materials such as aluminium foil\, charcoal\, ink\, and paper\, Wells transforms the mun dane through repetitive\, labour-intensive methods that emphasize mindfuln ess and healing. Working with everyday materials such as aluminium foil\, charcoal\, ink\, and paper\, Wells transforms the mundane through repetiti ve\, labour-intensive methods that emphasise mindfulness and healing.\nThi s exhibition is accompanied by the Digital Archive Research Library (DARL) https://ourcapetownheritage.org/mental-health- conducted by OCTH's resear ch team. In keeping in line with the genre of “horror” to explore the different facets of mental distress\, our research looks at the cycles of horror and surveillance that were unfortunately found at the Cape. The res earch analyses the historical archive and investigates the history of fear \, horror\, and perceived deviance when it came to mental instability with in marginalised communities in South Africa. \nLed by Curatorial Assistant Zoku Mgoduka-Horn\, transforming a passive viewing experience into an int imate\, interactive journey. Sharing the historical data and insights gath ered and produced on mental health for the DARL\, enriching the viewer's u nderstanding and turning a simple gallery visit into a memorable\, educati onal cultural event. Visitors will also gain direct insight into the inspi ration\, technical processes\, and hidden narratives behind each piece fro m the artists.\nVisit ourcapetownheritage.org for more.\nMore about the Ho st:The Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundation serves as a vital custodian of the late Archbishop's enduring commitment to human rights\, social justice\, and reconciliation. Based at the historic Desmond Tutu House in Cape Town \, the foundation actively promotes the core values of its founders by fos tering critical dialogue\, supporting community-led initiatives\, and adva ncing the profound African philosophy of Ubuntu. The foundation works to h eal fractured societies and ensure that the pursuit of truth and restorati ve justice remains central to building a more equitable world. Constructed between 1808 and 1813\, the building is one of Cape Town’s most complex and layered structural artefacts. Over its 200-year history\, the site ha s transitioned through several institutional iterations\, serving sequenti ally as a private residence and bakery\, a British customs house\, a town granary\, a magistrates' court\, and a civil engineer's office.\n\nBoletos : https://www.quicket.co.za/events/397234-octh-walkabout-the-siege-and-the -sanctuary/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://360exp.net/events/2cc69075-0b23-4ea4-85c3-f7a6b4f44f1 0 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR