“Normally literature and photography have nothing much in common, and most of the writers dislike having their picture taken. But People always wanted to put a face on the writers they loved and who interested them, made them dream or made them think.”

Odidi ! production, Maison de Panel, Sophie Bassouls
in association with the Alliance Française du Cap proudly present :

Ecrivains : Afrique du Sud / Writers : South Africa

A photographic collection of some of the finest literary writers in South Africa by Sophie Bassouls
From 15th to 28th March 2007
Opening evening the 15th March 2007 @ 6:30pm
(with the participation of Deon Meyer)
Cape Town - 155, Loop Street

Sophie Bassouls is a highly accomplished and internationally acclaimed French photographer. Famous for her portraits of some of the most important literary figures of the second half of the 20th century, Sophie Bassouls comes to South Africa as a humble, experienced artist. She will host an interactive workshop life skills course for scholars and tertiary students and will exhibit her 2005 collection of top South African writers at Alliance Française du Cap.

 Writers portrayed : Breyten BREYTENBACH, André BRINK, Lewis DESOTO, Nadine GORDIMER, Michiel HEYNS, Zubeida JAFFER, Ingrid De KOK, Antjie KROG, Mandla LANGA, Doris LESSING, Deon MEYER, Mike NICOL, Lewis NKOSI, Gillian SLOVO, Ivan VLADISLAVIC, Shaun De WAAL, Zoe WICOMB

 Venue : Alliance Française du Cap 155, Loop Street - Entrance free
 Gallery hours : Mon-Thu 9h00 - 18h00 / Fri 9h00 - 17h00 / Sat 9h00 - 12h00
 Food and catering : Taste of Paris, French gourmet services
 Enquiries : Odidi Mfenyana, odidiva@gmail.com, 0723420513
 More about the artist : www.sophiebassouls.com