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
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
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
An ever-expanding process of self-imagining Lebohang Kganye
https://youtu.be/mHdGOIylLXk LeboHang Kganye: An ever-expanding process of self-imagining Lebohang Kganye’s latest exhibition at the Boschendal x Brundyn Gallery on Boschendal Estate invites audiences to explore an interactive journey of discovery. The exhibition includes a preview of The
The Intersection of Furniture and Art
The Intersection of Furniture and Art On the final day of Cape Town Furniture Week, we visited The New Design Exhibition — a showcase featuring the latest pieces by South African brands and designers. The exhibition functioned as the main hub for the programme and was conveniently located on 61 Lo
DR. ESTHER MAHLANGU: Then I Knew I Was Good At Painting
‘A Retrospective’ – An ode to the resilient career of South Africa’s most beloved and enduring artists. The latest body of work at the Iziko Museum showcases the resilient journey of one of South Africa’s most prominent and beloved artists, Dr. Esther Mahlangu. Curated by Nontobe
Boundless: A group exhibition at Kalashnikovv Gallery
Boundless: A group exhibition at Kalashnikovv Gallery Boundless marks the first local show of the New Year for Kalashnikovv Gallery, featuring a selection of the next generation of young, Black, female artists. The exhibition aims to give a place to emerging artists who have not yet been able to sho