Kudzanai Chiurai considers the nature of violence
Kudzanai Chiurai's exhibition titled "16SNLV" encourages people to scrutinise their reactions to everyday brutality.
Mandela makes history on the streets of Jo’burg
The public figure of Nelson Mandela has returned to Johannesburg in Marco Cianfanelli’s newly unveiled sculpture, Shadow Boxing.
SA artist wins major award at Art Basel
Kemang Wa Lehulere is one of two young artists awarded the 15th Bâloise prize at the 2013 Art Basel fair.
Thing of beauty: The Be Careful pop-up book
Local artist Stephen Hobbs is a kind of latter-day Piet Mondrian in our midst.
Pamela Sunstrum and Thenjiwe Nkosi: Contrasts that complement
Artists Pamela Sunstrum and Thenjiwe Nkosi explore the notion of heroes and future mythologies in their "solo-collaborative" exhibition.
Sekoto’s song builds up to an imperfect cadence
It is time to celebrate Sekoto's place in South African art history, but this major exhibition doesn't get it quite right, writes Rory Bester.
Sue Williamson celebrates an enduring female legacy
Artist Sue Williamson celebrates the women who helped to usher in South Africa’s liberation.
Venice Biennale: Iraq's art world emerges from the ruins
The Iraq pavilion at Biennale challenges the 'rockets and bombs' view of the country to showcase an art world emerging from years of Saddam and war.
POV photography project puts women in the frame
In an industry dominated by male-made images, an extraordinary international project offers very personal points of view of five female photographers.
Colourful birth of Baby Yellow
Ryan Arenson, who usually works in painting and printmaking, is drawing from a new well of expression through an unusual alter ego.
Nicholas Hlobo: Master of mystery goes bland
Nicholas Hlobo’s concealment is revealed in this exhibition as the art of saying little and selling a lot.
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Song for Sekoto: Duet of politics and money
It is interesting to see who has laid claim to the legacy of Gerard Sekoto, now the subject of a massive exhibition commemorating his 100th birthday.
Art app? There’s a gallery for that
The world’s most famous galleries now offer phone and tablet apps to guide us through their collections.
The undertones of Marikana
Mary Wafer has stepped outside of her comfort zone to create a valuable exhibition about the tragedy at Lonmin’s mine.
What happened to Wopko Jensma?
Unlike contemporaries Ernest Mancoba and Gerard Sekoto, the elusive artist did not enjoy a late-career rebound.
Down to earth at the Cradle of Humankind
Nirox is a fitting location for outdoor sculptures that encapsulate the fragility of humankind.
Rhode to fame well travelled
Incognito, he uses South Africa's streets as his canvas – but his path to renown was international.
Interrogating the lingering shadow of faith
Works of art that concern themselves with various aspects of religion have proved to be popular with people who do not normally visit art galleries.
Saved from a pulp affliction
It’s a map of Africa, but not as you would usually know it.
Go down to ‘The Woods’ today
Our dreams, mimicked by children, go on show with disturbing results.
