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Mark Coetzee

Program Director, PUMAVision and Chief Curator, PUMA.Creative

Mark Coetzee is Program Director of PUMAVision and Chief Curator of puma.creative. He is originally from Cape Town, South Africa. Before joining PUMA, he was the director of both the Contemporary Arts Foundation and the Rubell Family Collection (RFC) from 2000 to 2009. He is was adjunct curator at the Palm Springs Art Museum from 2008 to 2009. Committed to education, he served as an adjunct faculty member at the New World School of the Arts, was co-director of the New World School of the Arts Honors Program, and from 2001 to 2009 the director of the Curatorial Training Program. He is a recognized artist in his own right as well an art historian and writer. Coetzee has published extensively on art, writing for journals including the Mail & Guardian, Revue Noire and the Sunday Independent, and publishing over 30 monograph catalogs on various artists. His latest publications include monographs on Hernan Bas, Keith Haring, Eberhard Havekost, and John Stezaker.

He has received various grants and awards for his work from foundations such as the Arts & Business Council of Miami of Americans for the Arts, Business & Arts South Africa (BASA), Harry Crossley Foundation, Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa, Maggie Laubscher Foundation, Miami Design Preservation League, Ruth Prowse Foundation, Irma Stern Foundation, Montague White Trust, National Arts Council of South Africa and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Coetzee studied at the University of Stellenbosch, the University of Cape Town, and the University of Paris-Sorbonne.

Comments (32)

Re: Mark Coetzee

Hi Mark ,
Have you checked out the www.artcurian.org website as yet? The exhibition was launched in New York on Thursday Feb 4th to the cheers and praises of at least 500 people in attendance.The press was o.k. It's never enough. Now the real work begins to keep getting the word out and the dialog that goes along with it. Trying to sell 40 10'x5' Mural size painting to corporations and other collectors is the mission at hand as well. A number of these artists are Caribbean citizens. The African Diaspora Arts is what the movement is about. It's called ARTCURIAN.
Please let me know what you think about the works and the ideas behind the project. Can you give us some quotes for our publicity and press if you care to. Is there any thing that can be done with collaborations and exchanges with your
project?

Thanks
Herb Bennett

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11 Feb 2010, 19:47

Re: Mark Coetzee

I’m very glad to contact you. I know about your art work until 2001, went I was for the firths time in South Africa, but I can’t get your email.

I will try to see in internet some information about your art work, but will be better if you can send any information to me.

Don’t hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,

Pepe Fernandez

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4 Mar 2010, 20:04

Re: Mark Coetzee

Dear Mark, We have all missed you so much since you left Miami. You made such an impact here through your work at the RFC. And I will never forget that wonderful dinner we shared so long ago on the Lido in Venice!But I am so thrilled that now I have finally become part of this network, and I look forward to figuring out how to become a more productive member. All the best to you and your family, Elisa

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8 Mar 2010, 4:48

Re: Mark Coetzee

Dear Mark .
Iam really impressed about your wide experiences particularly in the area of atr education ,history and publications. I believe we do have ideas to share ,discuss,coordinate ..etc.
Currently Iam in the process of putting up together a comprensive body of of work, both textual and visuul Till this is completed and sent to you please consider my aproach ,Thanks.
Ali Mohd Osman

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11 Mar 2010, 0:26

Re: Mark Coetzee

hi Mark ! It's been quite some time. I think of you often...

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21 Mar 2010, 3:04

Re: Mark Coetzee

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

WWW.JORGENIETO.COM

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26 Mar 2010, 20:22

Re: Mark Coetzee

Hi Mark.... This is amazing..... This Forum totally works..

Congrad...

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6 Apr 2010, 4:14

Re: Mark Coetzee

hi mark .....BINGO

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22 Apr 2010, 19:39

Hi!!!!

Greetings Mark, thank you for sending the request to my page, it was my pleasure to add you to my contact list......... Enjoy

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31 May 2010, 0:44

Thanks for the invitation

Hi Mark, Thanks so much for the invitation. It is my pleasure to add you to my contact. This is an open invitation to you to visit us at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston Jamaica, particular our Rex Nettleford Arts Conference to be held in October 13 -14, 2011. Will get photo on my profile up as soon as possible.

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14 Aug 2010, 20:42

Thanks for the Invitation

Thank you for considering me to be part of your network. I look forward to a productive association

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14 Aug 2010, 23:04

Thanks for invite

Hi Mark,

I'm not sure how this will work. I'm working on several projects at this time which I believe will open up the discussion on how we operate as artists within a developing space. Im not sure how your organization function. But I believe, any collaboration or shareing of information is important for the crystallization of an aesthetics that can re-function Third World spaces .

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20 Aug 2010, 15:04

Warm regards

Hi there Mark!
Just sending hellos from everyone at the [ http://www.creativecaribbeannetwork.com/person/8127/en Choreography is Copyrightable] team

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29 Sep 2010, 0:41

Hi I am an emerging artist

Hi Mark,
Nice to know you. I am an emerging artist and have just signed up today on the Africanetworkcreatives, a friend Jeremy Weate of NEXT.COM had suggested your website to me. I still don't know my direction. Well, I am into music.
Please keep in touch

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29 Sep 2010, 17:17

Thanks for the invitation, Mark!

Hello Mark,
Thanks for the invitation. It is an honour to add you to my contacts. My company, Doux Doux Darling Productions welcomes any cultural collaborations or initiatives with you and other like minded artists and organizations here on Creative Caribbean Network. My latest project, Get In Yuh Section, is a reality show that draws on the rich traditions and folklore of one of the largest festivals in the world - Trinidad Carnival. I invite you to come experience it sometime soon (if you haven't already). My very best wishes to you!

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15 Feb 2011, 22:55

Thanx

Mark,

Thanx for the invitation to join your network. You can see an example of work on The Front Room archived on www.thefrontroom.org.uk/

Looking forward to further contact.

Best

Until

Michael

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16 Feb 2011, 20:47

Thanks for adding me !

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17 Feb 2011, 19:57

Rasheed Boodhoo

Hi Mark,thanks for adding me.

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18 Feb 2011, 0:04

Stevens Jay Carter

Hey Mark:

thanks for the connection.

great to see professionals out there doing a great job.

I Remember Keith from Pgh. when he was just finishing school!

blessings

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18 Feb 2011, 2:29

asher williams

I just want to say thank you for keeping the connection... THANK YOU.

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20 Feb 2011, 2:28

Ireka Jelani

Hi Mark
Thanks for adding me to your virtual network. The BFA portfolio is upcoming in May 2011 and I am preparing for that. Looking forward to interacting with you more.

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16 Mar 2011, 21:06

Hi Mark / Adál Here

Hi Mark I would like to get info to you on my latest solo show, "Out of Focus Traffik Signs" at Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico". Can you send me your e-mail address. I am having difficulties getting to you through this channel info@creativecaribbeannetwork.com
They keep bouncing back.
Saludos!
Adál

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13 Apr 2011, 15:23

Adal show at MAPR

Adál in front of banner announcing his show at Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico.

  • Adal_Banner -

    Adál Maldonado under Banner announcing his solo show, "Out of Focus Traffik Signs" at Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico which inaugurated on April 8, 2011

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13 Apr 2011, 15:31

From the Dominican Republic

Creativecaribbeannetwork
PUMAVision
Mark Coetzee, Creative and Chief curator

Good day Mark and All Staff,
Congratulations!! It is an excellent art-portal and has very good professionals in all disciplines.
We wish you success in all projects. I am available to serve from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Sincerely yours,
Mariojosé.

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22 Sep 2011, 17:03

CCN: Great initiative!

Mark Coetzee, Creative and Chief curator
Creative Caribbean Network
PUMAVision

I wish to formally and publicly say great initiative! It's great for the Caribbean creative community to have their own networking space online. I only found the portal last week, however since then, it has been included as one of my most visited resources - I have even recommended it to a few friends. I have always longed for such a networking site but never knew one existed. So thanks a million to you and your team at PUMA! Thanks also for the contact add.

PS. Looking forward to the other regional launches.

Regards,
Ryo Stylin

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27 Oct 2011, 18:15

From Jenny Mein Designs

Dear Mark

Thank you for responding and adding me to your connections. I have looked at your site. So inspiring. Brilliant.

I send you my very best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2012.

Jenny
Jenny Mein Designs

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27 Dec 2011, 20:12

1st. Intl. Reggae Poster Contest

Dear Mark,

I have launched the First International Reggae Poster Contest 2012

The objective of the First International Reggae Poster Contest 2012 is to continue to build awareness for Reggae music and to celebrate the global achievements of Reggae and its positive impact on the world. The term Reggae encompasses all the popular Jamaican musical genres; Ska, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Dub, Dancehall and the unique Jamaican Sound System. The Poster competition is part of a bigger vision that seek to establish a Reggae Hall of Fame in Kingston, Jamaica.

Please share, Thank You! http://www.reggaepostercontest.com/

Michael Thompson

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8 Jan 2012, 6:02

Tanya Haynes

Thanks for contacting me.
http://www.h2oscapes.com

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14 May 2012, 0:36

Re: From the Dominican Republic

Art, Science & Technology:
Creativecaribbeannetwork
PUMAVision
Mark Coetzee, Creative and Chief curator
Good day Mark and All Staff,
Congratulations!! It is an excellent art-portal and has very good professionals in all disciplines.
We wish you success in all projects. I am available to serve from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Sincerely yours,
Mariojosé.

Hi Mark, hello how are you?
Greetings from Santo Domingo.

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27 May 2012, 13:21

Deleting Profile

Dear Mark

I am trying to delete my profile but the webmaster link in help is for Gillian Evans who quit in 2011. Please let me know who can help me now.

Thank you
Vincent

2 Jun 2012, 20:09

GRACIAS

GRACIAS POR SER MI FANS...ESTOY A TU ORDEN! DESDE REPUBLICA DOMINICANA

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20 Aug 2012, 2:38

delete profile

Hi Mark,

I want to delete my profile,
please let me know the process.

Many thanks.

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30 Sep 2012, 10:37
 
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