The Art of Preserving Heritage: Lukhanyo Mdingi’s The Provenance Part II
The Art of Preserving Heritage: Lukhanyo Mdingi’s The Provenance Part II https://youtu.be/5RkzqvvH6sM?si=2eIklbSm5W2vUH9a What is considered archival work and what is designated as art are often perceived as conceptually distinct practices. However, The Provenance Part II blurs that line, proving
THE PROVENANCE PART II BY LUKHANYO MDINGI
The Provenance Part II by Lukhanyo Mdingi Lukhanyo Mdingi’s latest exhibition entitled The PROVENANCE pt II, an extension of part one — focused on the preservation and celebration of South African archives, makes space for complex and abstract thinking around textiles, language, and music while
MATCH DAY – REKAOFELA
MATCH DAY | REKAOFELA This past weekend, The Manor launched REKAOFELA, a pop-up experience at 44 Stanley in Johannesburg, in collaboration with Kasi Flavour10 and Blessing Rooi. The opening night was a resounding success with people pulling through in numbers to experience the intersection of art, f
REKAOFELA
REKAOFELA a collaboration with Kasi Flavour10 and Blessing Rooi The Manor presents REKAOFELA in collaboration with Kasi Flavour10 and Blessing Rooi. REKAOFELA is a Sesotho saying which translates to “we are together.” The phrase shares the same values of ‘ubuntu’ — embodying the celebrat
The Launch of G-Star RAW x Burna Boy
THE LAUNCH OF G-STAR RAW X BURNA BOY SS24 G-Star RAW have teamed up with Burna Boy to forge a connection that goes beyond fashion. As the face of their latest SS24 campaign, the Grammy-award-winning artist brings an authentic edge to the brand along with a new line of clothing. “Denim isn’t just
A day at WHATIFTHEWORLD, Cape Town
On show now: WHATIFTHEWORLD Surface Tension by Chris Soal Chris Soal’s latest body of work exemplifies his artistic Weltanschauung — a masterstroke in spatial awareness incorporating themes of transformation and metamorphosis. Surface Tension finds its identity in duality, further emphasised by
Meji Meji takes Johannesburg
Meji Meji TAKES JOHANNESBURG On Sunday 25 February, Meji Meji hosted a pop-up and shopping experience at 99 Juta in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, marking their second event in South Africa after their debut at Broke Klubhouse in Cape Town a week before. The eclectic clothing brand aims to redefine how
A carefree summer’s day at Queertopia
A CAREFREE SUMMER’S DAY AT QUEERTOPIA Queertopia is a weekend festival that brings queer communities and allies together to celebrate and reimagine the world we live in through art, music, wellness, and food. This celebration of self-expression took place at the Women’s Jail at Constitutiona
Cape Town Art Week 2024
CAPE TOWN ART WEEK 2024 The Manor was in Cape Town for the 11th annual Investec Cape Town Art Fair, documenting the style that comes with the global impact of art in Africa. The events during the week culminated in a deep appreciation for the hard work and vision that came to life over the […
Hayani: An exhibition by Mashudu Nevhutalu
Hayani: An exhibition by Mashudu Nevhutalu BKhz Hayani, Mashudu Nevhutalu’s latest exhibition unpacks the theme of ‘nurture’, documenting Nevhutalu’s study of children-centered parts of his family archive. His work reflects a playful nostalgia for what ‘home’ means, a coup de maît