On The Watchlist: Women in Art to look out for at Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025
As the Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025 approaches, the spotlight shines brightly on a dynamic lineup of women artists whose works redefine boundaries and narratives. As we celebrate The Manor’s latest publication, Women In Art, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some of the women at this
Koyo Kouoh: The Cameroonian Catalyst in Contemporary Art
Image by Mehdi Benkler Born in Cameroon and raised in Switzerland, Koyo Kouoh is a globally respected curator, cultural icon, and writer. Over the years, her work has consistently amplified African voices and challenged established narratives within the global art scene, stemming from her unique ba
tyla’s homecoming
Tyla’s Homecoming Tyla, South Africa’s very own global sensation, brought the house down this past weekend at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria with her sold-out homecoming concert. The singer, known for her viral hits and international recognition, returned to her roots to deliver an unforgettable
Women in Art: The Physical Manifestation
women in art: the physical manifestation Women in Art, The Manor’s latest publication, is an issue dedicated to all the powerful women championing and amplifying the voices of African women in art. After the successful release of the issue in August, we wanted to bring those pages to life — a ph
Manyaku Mashilo
ARTIST PROFILE: MANYAKU MASHILO Manyaku Mashilo was born in 1991 in Limpopo, South Africa, and is currently based in Cape Town. Her multidisciplinary practice encompasses mixed-media painting, drawing, and collage, addressing themes of spiritual identity, memory, ancestry, community and belonging
Women in art
Women In Art https://youtu.be/cDEx8V687Yw Introducing The Manor’s special edition publication, Women in Art, dedicated to celebrating the phenomenal women who shape and enrich the African art landscape. The issue features two cover stars, Thandiswa Mazwai and Zoë Modiga, two artists who encapsula
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,
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
Reflecting on Lunga Ntila’s Legacy
Reflecting on Lunga Ntila’s Legacy Today, we remember Lunga Ntila, a self-taught artist whose compositions, many of them self-portraits, touched on themes of identity, displacement, fragmentation and memory. Ntila was an exceptional contemporary artist, whose meditations evolved in imagination
A Hymn To The Queens: Buhle on Creating the Sound of Shaka iLembe
In this exclusive interview, the Manor catches up with celebrated songwriter and performer Buhle, about the creation of her title track for Shaka iLembe — a cinematic warcry honouring the women who gave the historic leader his power.
