Sannie Prinkle said:

Best Show

Worst Show
"Intimate Distance" at the Iziko SANG. A textbook case of how not to curate a group show. Take some reasonably nice works and hang them together so they play off each other horribly and use poo-based shades as the dominant tone. Yuck! It's quite a trick to be the stand-out worst show in a year with so many possibilities. And that title! LOL.

Best Newcomer
Rowan Smith, by a large distance.

How you lost faith in the Art world this year
By looking at the art produced this year and the way that commercial galleries are forcing and encouraging artists to churn out mediocrity.

Why you are still here
Estelle Jacobs finally being recognised for her achievements and contribution to the art community with an award from the Western Cape Government.

The Robert Sloon Award for single worst piece of art made in 2008
Where do I begin? Seriously, far far far too many contenders here.
But at a push, the new DA logo.

The Robert Sloon Award for single happiest piece of art made in 2008
Walking Man by Charles Maggs.

Love and hisses
Sannie