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Matthew Partridge

Polaroid, Kodak and the art of black and white

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The racist practices inherent in the history of photography are reflected in its technology.

Valerio Berruti’s portrait for posterity

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Nirox has hosted some impressive artists, but its latest guest has installed something that is certain to capture the wonder of future visitors.

A chance to celebrate Chiurai’s chutzpah

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Braamfontein's trendy Juta Street shopping strip will be the site of Zimbabwean artist Kudzanai Chiurai's launch into international art stardom.

Spare us the schoolboy satire of ‘The Spear’

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Some random cock and balls plonked onto a picture of the president does not good satire make, writes Matthew Partridge.

The Wits Art Museum collection: From garage to gallery

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The Wits Art Museum collection is as vast and complex as the building, which incorporates a former petrol station and car dealership.

Different strokes for different folks

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Naive painting is now all the rage and two artists' work reveals what makes it work and what doesn't.

Man on the move: Federico Freschi

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"The most you can ask of art," Federico Freschi says with a glint in his eye,"is for it to alter your perceptions, even if for a nanosecond."

Mind over matters

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South African born artists Rose Shakinovsky and Claire Gavronsky have returned to the country to showcase their work.

Lingering meditation on the life of a market

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Dave Southwood began documenting the goings-on at Milnerton Market in 1999 and since then has become a surrogate member of this community.

Everyday but far from the obvious

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In his latest show, <em>Fucking Hell</em>, at Whatiftheworld in Cape Town, Cameron Platter exhibits new drawings.

Toxic past stains Pierneefs

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A massive restoration project is giving valuable artworks housed in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court a new lease on life.

Horse sense on a grand scale

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An exhibition featuring works by about 60 artists reveals the magnificant beasts in their many facets.
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