Biennial 2000: At the Crossroads

The African American Museum in Philadelphia presents 'Biennial 2000: At the Crossroads'. Initiated this past year in an effort to explore the work of Africa American artists living within the Philadelphia area, the Biennial is a celebration of art that crosses the boundaries, mixing mediums of art. Featuring painting, sculpture, photography and installation, the exhibition looks at the cross-section of visual presentation rather than following long-standing categories for the arts.

The Historical Atlases of Frederik Muller

Frederik Muller (1817-1881) was an obsessive collector of printed maps that reflected the Netherlands' history. While his chronological description of these prints have become a standard work in antiquarian circles, the Rijksmuseum has chosen to exhibit his collection by thematic content - royalty, military battles and humour. The result is a unique and deeply engrossing overview of this country and the painters who tried to encapsulate it.

Comrade Arms

This farce by Anthony Akerman takes an irreverent look at life in New South Africa. It stampedes over several sacred cows and resolutely resists vanishing up its own political rectitude. Above all there are recognisable characters struggling against the vicissitudes of an inexorable plot. The play was conceived during a conversation with another former exile concerning a mutual acquaintance, a communist who now runs a B&B. This delicious irony is one of the myriad paradoxes of life in the Rainbow Nation and a perfect premise for a farce.