Back to the universe

Curators & programmers

Bring the universe
into the room.

Film, photography and original sound. An invitation to present a universe by Ruzza Wazzi.

Selected works, context & presentation notes / PDF · 4 pages

The red and yellow skateboarders sit together within a vast sunlit building, framed by cracked walls, concrete columns and the Johannesburg skyline
Made in Johannesburg / Photographic archive

Selected works.

Public viewing & listening versions

01

Earlier visual world

Made in Johannesburg

Visual album

2:34 public excerpt / Developed from 2016; excerpt published 2023

Credits & source

Ruzza Wazzi - artist, writer, producer and director. Visual album contributions from Kyle Ferguson and Dennis Dvornak, as documented by NOWNESS.

NOWNESS / 20 January 2023
02

A record within the universe

The World I Gave

Original music / Single

One track / Streaming release and preview / Released 18 September 2026

Credits & source

A record by Ruzza Wazzi. Phonogram credit: 2026 AFRO SUPERHERO UNIVERSE, as listed by Apple Music.

Apple Music / Release details
03

AFRO SUPERHERO / Chapter III

Purpose of Art

Film, original sound and performance

2:56 public film / Published 2026

Credits & source

Ruzza Wazzi in collaboration with Roger Ballen. Cover photograph and spoken-word contribution: Roger Ballen.

Between 10and5 / 20 April 2026

Screening files, full programmes, sound requirements and subtitle availability are discussed with the artist for each proposal. Public excerpts and streaming previews are listed above.

A live encounter

Film. Space. Conversation.

In development

The proposed live format brings the moving image, selected photographs and original music into a physical environment, with space for conversation.

Programme, duration, technical requirements and availability are agreed with the artist for each proposal.

Screening & conversation
A selection of film work and an exchange around identity, belonging and the city. The work and screening format are agreed with the artist.
Photography & sound
An exhibition proposal shaped by the venue and curatorial context, bringing the photographic world into dialogue with original music.
New configurations
A conversation about commissioning or developing a presentation, subject to scope, schedule and agreement.

Begin a conversation

A useful first note.

Tell us about your institution, the presentation you have in mind and its curatorial context. If known, include the venue, proposed dates, audience and works of interest.

Write to Ruzza africaninvasionz@gmail.com

For publication images, complete production credits and screening materials, please contact Ruzza.

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