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ARTIST

The long and short of a 50-year artistic career
Friday
/ 26 July 2024

The long and short of a 50-year artistic career

Sue Williamson’s new show opens in Joburg and a retrospective is coming soon

By Charles Leonard
Painter pursues hope and light through his work
Friday
/ 1 July 2023

Painter pursues hope and light through his work

Solomon Mugutso takes inspiration from the lives of everyday people for his paintings

By Kimberley Schoeman
Sculptor is shaping dreams
Friday
/ 11 November 2022

Sculptor is shaping dreams

The work of 84-year-old artist Noria Mabasa explores traditions, mythology and spirituality

By Oupa Nkosi
Tony Gum launches her latest exhibition, ‘Milked in Africa’, in New York
Friday
/ 31 August 2022

Tony Gum launches her latest exhibition, ‘Milked in Africa’, in New York

The multidisciplinary artist talks about finding herself through visual storytelling.

By Asanda Sizani
The Portfolio: Robyn Field’s recurring archetypes
Friday
/ 20 March 2021

The Portfolio: Robyn Field’s recurring archetypes

For the artist, creating work helps her make sense of her feelings around complex and heated subjects

By Robyn Field
The Portfolio: Percy Mabandu
Friday
/ 11 December 2020

The Portfolio: Percy Mabandu

Writer and visual artist Percy Mabandu talks about the energy of his portrait of Bra Winston Mankuku Ngozi, entitled ‘The Bull’

By Percy Mabandu
The Portfolio: Nanna Venter
Friday
/ 20 August 2020

The Portfolio: Nanna Venter

‘Artsronaut’ Nanna Venter lets us in on her process for designing book covers, including for Lauren Beukes’s ‘Afterland’

By Nanna Venter
Re-memoring Madibuseng
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Re-memoring Madibuseng

​We re-examine Lebo Mathosa’s legacy as a biopic about the singer’s life hits our screens

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Fela in Versace: how popular culture is driving 21st century pan-Africanism
Article
/ 25 May 2019

Fela in Versace: how popular culture is driving 21st century pan-Africanism

When the AU is making promising strides in realising African integration through the adoption of pop culture, what lessons should be taken from them?

By Siphokazi Magadla
Botes takes on a giant subject
Article
/ 12 April 2019

Botes takes on a giant subject

The artist uses his trademark comic-book style and a touch of Goya to address Marikana

By Shaun De Waal
Connecting through silence with Zoë Modiga
Article
/ 3 August 2018

Connecting through silence with Zoë Modiga

Zoë Modiga’s sound played through headphones cuts any distance between her and the audience

By Sabelo Mkhabela
Childish Gambino shows us America
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Childish Gambino shows us America

‘This is America’ comes amid the world’s leisurely smartphone view of the United States’ ongoing political and cultural pandemonium.

By Zaza Hlalethwa
The delicious sounds of fiction
Article
/ 3 November 2017

The delicious sounds of fiction

The musical duo Darkie Fiction produces truly nourishing — truly South African — food for the millennial soul

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Red Bull Culture Clash: The beat of two cities
Article
/ 20 September 2017

Red Bull Culture Clash: The beat of two cities

If Atlanta was a taste of what’s to come, Orlando Stadium is going to explode like never before

By Staff Reporter
Trans-shaming by public figures ‘worsens the prejudice’
Article
/ 25 August 2017

Trans-shaming by public figures ‘worsens the prejudice’

Queerphobia in the media has been in the spotlight again this week after radio presenter Criselda Dudumashe misgendered her trans audience members

By Carl Collison
The church of iNice Time and blessings
Article
/ 25 August 2017

The church of iNice Time and blessings

On their album AKA and Anatii keep the tradition of hip-hop spirituality and prosperity

By Staff Reporter
Mr Tap’s vision to inspire others
Article
/ 18 August 2017

Mr Tap’s vision to inspire others

Aubrey Poopedi defies the odds of blindness, and reaches the firmament of greatness as a rapper

By Staff Reporter
Our stories, if told by us, help heal us
Article
/ 7 July 2017

Our stories, if told by us, help heal us

“At its essence the name alludes to the ‘For Us By Us’ attitude that comes with this project. The lens is not one of an outsider looking in."

By Staff Reporter
Heard it on the radio: Musicians need the airwaves to make it
Article
/ 21 March 2017

Heard it on the radio: Musicians need the airwaves to make it

Artists may one day make it by releasing their music on the internet, but radio is still king.

By Sabelo Mkhabela
For better or worse, SA rap has become all about the money
Article
/ 24 February 2017

For better or worse, SA rap has become all about the money

Dodging politics, the new struggle for local hip-hop artists is for freedom through material wealth

By Sabelo Mkhabela
Can we get more South Africa in our hip-hop? It’s time to stop picking up stompies.
Article
/ 12 August 2016

Can we get more South Africa in our hip-hop? It’s time to stop picking up stompies.

The United States’ influence on culture is far-reaching, and Mzansi rappers have not escaped its clutches.

By Govan Whittles
‘Niggaz’ are scared of revolution: Some artists avoid rocking the boat
Article
/ 12 August 2016

‘Niggaz’ are scared of revolution: Some artists avoid rocking the boat

Some artists are taking the rap for nailing their political colours to the mast while steering clear of negative ‘political repercussions’

By Kwanele Sosibo
African superhero flies high
Article
/ 8 June 2016

African superhero flies high

The wait is over for South African comic lovers as Kwezi, a new local hero, comes to the rescue.

By Milisuthando Bongela
Moshekwa Langa and the mass of a poem
Article
/ 2 May 2016

Moshekwa Langa and the mass of a poem

Artist Moshekwa Langa’s own life inspired his latest installation, which speaks to "hidden histories".

By Nobhongo Gxolo
Shani Crowe unlocks braids as high art
Article
/ 14 April 2016

Shani Crowe unlocks braids as high art

Milisuthando Bongela spoke to a Chicago photographer whose work pays homage to the art of African hair braiding.

By Milisuthando Bongela
Meet the G-man Russell Abrahams
Article
/ 24 March 2016

Meet the G-man Russell Abrahams

The Cape Town-based illustrator recreated the letter G for the online and social media campaign, #GraphicArtMonth.

By Staff Reporter
Meleko Mokgosi: The quiet violence of fading to white
Article
/ 29 January 2016

Meleko Mokgosi: The quiet violence of fading to white

Artist Meleko Mokgosi explores the ruse of democracy and the agency of individuals within it.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Entertainment News: Creator of Wallander crime novels dies
Article
/ 5 October 2015

Entertainment News: Creator of Wallander crime novels dies

From Cassper Nyovest’s response to AKA to Anton Kannemeyer’s latest exhibition, we look at the news that had us talking.

By Arts Desk Reuters
Masixole Feni: Urban filth unfiltered by the lens
Article
/ 2 October 2015

Masixole Feni: Urban filth unfiltered by the lens

Raised in the school of hard knocks, a photographer is shunning the limelight to document township ills.

By Staff Reporter
Entertainment News: Bonang Matheba’s legal team goes after DJ Zinhle
Article
/ 14 September 2015

Entertainment News: Bonang Matheba’s legal team goes after DJ Zinhle

From Rihanna’s new boyfriend to DJ Black Coffee being booked for Coachella, here’s what’s been making news.

By Arts Desk
Loyiso Mkize on the pursuit of African excellence
Article
/ 11 September 2015

Loyiso Mkize on the pursuit of African excellence

Butterworth-born artist speaks about the influences and ideas behind his latest solo exhibition.

By Katlego Mkhwanazi
Alinka Echeverria zooms in on pilgrimage and belief
Article
/ 21 August 2015

Alinka Echeverria zooms in on pilgrimage and belief

The first Jo’burg solo show for Mexican-born Alinka Echeverria bears testament to upholding the duty of looking.

By Abram Miller
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