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The elephant that caused all the trouble

A public artwork planned for Durban at a reported cost of R1,5-million has been scuppered, allegedly because the trio of elephants are an IFP symbol.

Between man and nature: The elephant's path

Andries Botha's series of elephant sculptures around the world has brought awareness to issues of conservation -- and upset the ANC in Durban.

Look up, up, up

Ten years ago Jo'burg launched the Johannesburg Art City Project, meant “to transform the city into the world's largest outdoor art gallery.

Elephant artist left in the dark

Two months after a resolution was passed to destroy his elephant sculptures, Andries Botha still does not know what is to become of his artworks.

From fools to angels

Brett Bailey, curator of Infecting the City, speaks to the M&G about putting art in the path of the public.

Are we there yet?

Lesley Perkes is the woman behind much of the art appearing all over Jo'burg. We asked her why she does it, and why it matters.

Public art: A microscope trained on our society

Sophie the maid, artist Mary Sibande's creation, looks down at the Jo'burg CBD from various billboards.

Abandoning some of the sobriety of the past

The M&G's Matthew Krouse, co-editor of Positions: Contemporary Artists in South Africa, spoke at the book's launch this week.