Looking for a special way to celebrate Mother’s Day?
NIROX Sculpture park, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria and The Italian General Consulate in Johannesburg, presents :
NIROX Winter Sculpture
A celebration of Art, Music, Wine, Good Living & Gourmet Delights
11 May 2025 – @Nirox Sculpture park
Bookings: https://nirox.howler.co.za/events/nirox-winter-sculpture-fair-b993
VILLA+ the next generation
The exhibition will feature major works by Edoardo Villa (1915 – 2011) and renowned artists Nicholas Hlobo, Willem Boshoff, William Kentridge, Serge Alain Nitegeka, Jane Alexander, Jackson Hlungwani, Walter Oltmann.
The artworks will be showcased throughout the park and indoor exhibition spaces, paying tribute to the legacy of Edoardo Villa while highlighting the talent of the next generation of artists.
Matinee concert
Executed by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, with the exceptional participation of Italian soprano Greta Doveri from Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (Florence, Italy), the Matinee Mother’s Day is sure to delight music lovers of all ages.
About Greta Doveri
Born and raised in Buti (Pisa, Italy), Greta Doveri debuted in the roles of Mimi and Musetta at the Teatro Goldoni of Florence as part of the “Ciak! Bohème” project of the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in 2018 . Since then Greta Doveri has won numerous prizes and awards, such as 1st Prize and Best Young Singer in the Nicolai Ghiaurov International Competition; Best Female Voice in the Spiros Argiris Opera Competition; the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino prize. In 2022 she debuted on the La Scala stage in 2022 as Clorinda in La Cenerentola per i bambini and sang the role of Carolina in Il matrimonio segreto by Domenico Cimarosa. Currently she collaborates with Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, this International centre for advanced training of the homonymous Florence Opera Theatre has the mission of ensuring the most accurate and prestigious professional preparation of young talents who intend to dedicate themselves to the arts and crafts of Opera Theatre.
Gourmet& Wine Delights
Wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to indulge in a cellar-master-led tasting and market of selected wines from some of South Africa’s finest wine estates and Foodies will be treated to gourmet delights from Italy at Epicurean Emporium & Bernie’s Bar, where a full bar will also be available.
Cape Wines Cellar Masters
Tasting and market of selected wines:
- Steenberg wines – Constantia
- Spier wines – Stellenbosch
- Babylonstoren wines – Franschhoek
- Bosman wines(Nero) – Hermanus
- Waterford wines -Stellenbosch
with refined pantry accompaniments.
Epicurean Emporium & Bernie’s Bar
Gourmet food from Italy with our full bar
Don’t miss out! Early booking recommended on the following link:
https://nirox.howler.co.za/events/nirox-winter-sculpture-fair-b993
Join us for an unforgettable Day of art, music, wine, and gourmet delights. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience the best of South Africa& Italy’s art, culture, and lifestyle!