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BOOK NOW! Immerse yourself in an inner-city and art experience at BMW Art Generation Sep 2 – Sep 3, 2023

23 Aug 2023
Take a deep dive into the creative economy in Joburg's City Centre on the weekend of Sat, Sep 2 – Sun, Sep 3, 2023, as BMW Art Generation comes to Maboneng. The initiative will see creatives, curators and academics join hands for a weekend unlike anything Joburg has experienced before. Born out of FNB Art Joburg, Africa's leading and longest-running contemporary art fair taking place from Fri, Sep 8 – Sun, Sep 10, 2023, BMW Art Generation promises to be a truly immersive experience.

The two-day programme brings together a series of talks, a lifestyle market, plus exclusive, limited-access performances by artists William Kentridge and Gregory Maqoma. Events will be hosted at the Centre for the Less Good Idea in the heart of Maboneng. And we want to see you there. So much so, that we tapped into our friends both in the art world and within the city and have curated bespoke two-day, one-night packages to facilitate your art weekend jaunt.

Enjoy a weekend pass to BMW Art Generation, stay over at a hotel or perhaps a penthouse, enjoy a specially curated walking tour of Maboneng and eat at the legendary Marabi Club. All of our experiences enjoy a 20% discount off the retail cost of the offering – let us save you money and the hassle of organising it all. This is what we have arranged for you, but be quick, we only have a limited number of each package available.

For all bookings, email admin.jhb@inyourpocket.com

Stay at the quirky 12 Decades Art Hotel from R3 025

 
The 12 Decades Hotel in Maboneng Photo: supplied
The 12 Decades Hotel in Maboneng. Photo: 12 Decades Hotel.

The 12 Decades Hotel in the heart of Maboneng features rooms which celebrate a unique decade in the history of Joburg, decorated by some of South Africa's most famous artists and designers.

This package includes:
- Access to BMW Art Generation events on Sat, 2 Sep and Sun, 3 Sep, plus exclusive performances by artists William Kentridge and Gregory Maqoma.
- One-night accommodation at 12 Decades Art Hotel on Sat, 2 Sep
- Enjoy a 'Discover Maboneng' walking tour on Sun from 10:00 – 13:30 with Curiocity.

This option costs R3 025 for two people sharing and excludes all meals. If bought separately, this bundle of benefits costs R3 780.

Breakfast is available for your own account at Pata Pata or Home of the Bean on Fox Street. Book with admin.jhb@inyourpocket.comTerms and conditions apply.

Live large in a private penthouse in the city from R4 270

 
The  Glass Penthouse at Fox Street Studios Photo: ssupplied
The Glass Penthouse at Fox Street Studios. Photo: Glass Penthouse.

The city is bursting at the seams with urban-chic penthouse apartments, offering you the opportunity to live lavishly during your weekend of art inspiration. Repurposed industrial spaces with stunning views of the inner city await you. We have various options for you at Fox Street Studios and Urban Fox Penthouses. Each penthouse has two bedrooms so you can bring two more from your tribe to stay.

This package includes:
- Access to BMW Art Generation events on Sat, 2 Sep and Sun, 3 Sep, plus exclusive performances by artists William Kentridge and Gregory Maqoma.
- One-night accommodation for two people sharing on Sat, 2 Sep.
- Enjoy a 'Discover Maboneng' walking tour on Sun from 10:00 – 13:30 with Curiocity.
- Bring two friends at an added cost of R2 400 to enjoy the weekend with you, at no extra accommodation cost. 

This option costs R4 270 for two people sharing and excludes all meals. If bought separately, this bundle of benefits would retail at R5 300. If you're bringing two extra people, just bolt on an extra R2 400 (that totals R6 670 for four people).

Breakfast is available for your own account at Pata Pata or Home of the Bean on Fox Street. Book with admin.jhb@inyourpocket.com. Terms and conditions apply.

Take in 360-degree views of the city at Hallmark House Hotel from R5 790

 

Celebrate the beauty of industrial edge and modern chic as only a hotel in Joburg can. What once was a building that housed the growing diamond-polishing industry in the city, is today a world-class hotel with a rooftop bar offering 360-degree views. And then there is the legendary Marabi Club, tucked into the basement of Hallmark House, celebrating the marabi jazz culture birthed in the Doornfontein slums in the 1920s and 1930s.

This package includes:
- Access to BMW Art Generation events on Sat, 2 Sep and Sun, 3 Sep, plus exclusive performances by artists William Kentridge and Gregory Maqoma.
- One-night accommodation for two people sharing on Sat, 2 Sep. 
- Sat night dinner at Marabi Club. 
- Shuttle transport between Hallmark House and Centre for the Less Good Idea.
- Breakfast at Thorn Restaurant.
- Enjoy a 'Discover Maboneng' walking tour on Sun from 10:00 – 13:30 with Curiocity.

This option costs R5 790 for two people sharing, includes breakfast on the Sunday, and transfers from the hotel to The Centre for the Less Good Idea. If bought separately, this bundle of benefits would retail at R7 230. Book with admin.jhb@inyourpocket.com. Terms and conditions apply.

Indulge your senses at The Houghton Hotel from R6 710

 
Luxury in the heart of Houghton at The Houghton Hotel Photo: supplied
Luxury in the heart of Houghton at The Houghton Hotel. Photo: Houghton Hotel.

Treat yourself to a weekend of pure indulgence at this luxury resort hotel in Joburg. The Houghton Hotel overlooks the Houghton Golf Club, one of South Africa's premier golfing venues. With a fine-dining restaurant, bistro, spa and a lounge and champagne bar, you will be hard-pressed to leave. Fortunately, the art experience on offer in nearby Maboneng will ensure that your artistic senses are catered for, while your time at The Houghton Hotel will tend to your personal indulgences. 

This package includes:
- Access to BMW Art Generation events on Sat, 2 Sep and Sun, 3 Sep, plus exclusive performances by artists William Kentridge and Gregory Maqoma.
- One-night accommodation for two people sharing on Sat, 2 Sep
- Enjoy a head, neck and shoulder massage at The Houghton Hotel Spa
- Breakfast is included. 
- Enjoy a 'Discover Maboneng' walking tour on Sun from 10:00 – 13:30 with Curiocity.​​​​​ 

This option costs R6 710 for two people sharing, includes breakfast on the Sunday, and excludes dinner. If bought separately, this bundle of benefits would retail at R8 350. Book with admin.jhb@inyourpocket.com. Terms and conditions apply.

Now is the time to immerse yourself in the vibrant art offering found in the inner city, and a chance to explore Joburg in a whole new way. To book a package, send us an email at admin.jhb@inyourpocket.com and we'll get right on it. We look forward to seeing you on the streets of Maboneng.
 

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