Since 2016, Matchbox has been curating a unique series from a range of local talented artists entirely for our supporters. This art initiative is called JAHRESGABE, which means ‘annual gift’ and it offers the opportunity to our supporters to choose a unique art piece from the hand-selected edition of South African art. In return, they support our upliftment work through an annual financial contribution.
As a vehicle for cultural exchange, Matchbox invites South African artists to express their thoughts, challenges and inspirations through their individual art. Established artists, as well as emerging talents, create an exclusive edition for the JAHRESGABE art initiative through painting, sculpture, photography or other media. Matchbox purchases the editions and introduces them to our international supporters.
The artists invite us to take a closer look and learn about their context.
They invite us to experience their vibrant South African culture.
They invite us to widen and reflect upon our own horizons.
Once a year, Matchbox e.V. invites all friends, sponsors and especially the participants of the JAHRESGABE to the launch of these four special editions, from which the participants choose their unique artpiece. These events have established themselves as celebratory get-togethers, the proceeds of which, like those of our art initiative, flow 100% into the Matchbox reconstruction projects in Mfuleni.
The number of JAHRESGABE participants is limited to 120 due to the annual number of artworks. If you are interested in participating in future, we will be happy to register you on the waiting list. As a participant, you authorize Matchbox e.V. to collect an annual donation of currently €120 from your account by direct debit. We will be happy to send you the necessary documents.
Due to the pandemic, the JAHRESGABE had to pause for a year, so the current edition is named after the previous year. The new edition will be published here with the launch.
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