A new essay collection examines the practice but the pieces can feel a little monotonous
The Art of Comics exhibition, now on at the Johannesburg Art Gallery, aims to meet this need
A new comic book features stories that reflect on the everyday experiences of being queer in Africa
Zoë Modiga has not been home for a while because she’s “getting money three ways”. At first she was occupied with the duties of being a member of Afro jazz band, Seba Kaapstad. A large chunk of her year was spent promoting their album, Thina, in Germany. After this tour, in about July, Modiga went to […]
It’s been a long minute since Kwani Experience vocalist and rapper Kwela Sekele has seen some of his former bandmates. “We haven’t been under one roof in a while, let alone a WhatsApp group,” he chuckles before sighing into his steaming cappuccino. Following their hiatus, the music ensemble members have had no obligations to one […]
In its 25 years of operation, the institution has unearthed over 60 careers, some of which are national treasures and icons.
Khanya Mzongwana is a rolling stone. On some days she works with restaurants to develop new menus, which requires her to train kitchen staff. On others she styles food, writes recipes and reviews for publications such as Eat Out, Taste and Sunday Times. Every now and then, she is commissioned to cater for weddings or corporate events.When her schedule […]
In the two years that she has been in the game, 24-year-old conceptual photographer Lunga Ntila’s name has been synonymous with the practice of distortion. Armed with a Nikon D5200 camera, natural light, a fabric backdrop and Adobe Photoshop, Ntila takes what Australian photographer Sorelle Amore refers to as the advanced selfie and places it […]
The Mail & Guardian chats with Mandla Sibeko to receive clarity on matters surrounding Art Joburg
The author candidly answers frequently asked questions about art fairs