SIBADALA SIBANCANE
SIBADALA SIBANCANE: A COMMEMORATION OF YOUTH MONTH IN SOUTH AFRICA The Manor in partnership with Strauss & Co. proudly presents Sibadala Sibancane, an exhibition featuring photographic works by Lebogang Tlhako and Mikhailia Petersen, who were both featured in The Manor’s special edition ph
Everything Precious Is Fragile
Everything Precious Is Fragile The first Benin Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, curated by Azu Nwagbogu. At the heart of the Venice Biennale’s 60th edition, the Benin Pavilion unveils its debut showcase, offering an anthropological exploration of history, culture, heritage and feminism under t
The Currency of Culture
The Currency of Culture Lafalaise Dion’s new collection, Abondance, solidifies her status as The Queen of Cowries. Born in Côte d’Ivoire, Lafalaise Dion, also known as The Queen of Cowries, is a visual artist, performer, and designer who embodies the essence of African heritage, mythology, an
RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2024
RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2024 The Manor attended the RMB Latitudes Art Fair opening night on Thursday 23 May 2024 at Shepstone Gardens, a three-acre property with beautiful mountain views. Brought to you by the team behind Latitudes Online and in partnership with Rand Merchant Bank, the fair offered
Magugu House
Magugu House Saturday 11th May brought The Manor to the opening of Magugu House, the first retail location for the Thebe Magugu brand – it is much more than just a store. Magugu House serves as a landmark of the importance of solidifying Magugu’s presence at home in Johannesburg, a physical
The Voices of REKAOFELA
https://youtu.be/wGPa1eh1bAI THE VOICES OF REKAOFELA Wanda Lephoto in conversation with Trevor Stuurman and Kabelo Kungwane REKAOFELA — a collaboration rooted in the artistic expression of the power of shared passion and South Africa’s rich football culture. The month-long pop-up experience
Boemo Diale: The Wildness of Introspection
Boemo diale: The Wildness of Introspection https://youtu.be/dN-7tQj6MQw Boemo Diale is a visual artist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. At just 23 years old she was awarded the Tomorrows/Today prize at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2024. Through her work, Diale explores themes of spirituality,
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