Solomon Mugutso takes inspiration from the lives of everyday people for his paintings
The work of 84-year-old artist Noria Mabasa explores traditions, mythology and spirituality
The multidisciplinary artist talks about finding herself through visual storytelling.
For the artist, creating work helps her make sense of her feelings around complex and heated subjects
Writer and visual artist Percy Mabandu talks about the energy of his portrait of Bra Winston Mankuku Ngozi, entitled ‘The Bull’
‘Artsronaut’ Nanna Venter lets us in on her process for designing book covers, including for Lauren Beukes’s ‘Afterland’
​We re-examine Lebo Mathosa’s legacy as a biopic about the singer’s life hits our screens
When the AU is making promising strides in realising African integration through the adoption of pop culture, what lessons should be taken from them?
The artist uses his trademark comic-book style and a touch of Goya to address Marikana
Zoë Modiga’s sound played through headphones cuts any distance between her and the audience
‘This is America’ comes amid the world’s leisurely smartphone view of the United States’ ongoing political and cultural pandemonium.
The musical duo Darkie Fiction produces truly nourishing — truly South African — food for the millennial soul
If Atlanta was a taste of what’s to come, Orlando Stadium is going to explode like never before
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Queerphobia in the media has been in the spotlight again this week after radio presenter Criselda Dudumashe misgendered her trans audience members
On their album AKA and Anatii keep the tradition of hip-hop spirituality and prosperity
Aubrey Poopedi defies the odds of blindness, and reaches the firmament of greatness as a rapper
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“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."
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Artists may one day make it by releasing their music on the internet, but radio is still king.
Dodging politics, the new struggle for local hip-hop artists is for freedom through material wealth
The United States’ influence on culture is far-reaching, and Mzansi rappers have not escaped its clutches.
Some artists are taking the rap for nailing their political colours to the mast while steering clear of negative ‘political repercussions’
The wait is over for South African comic lovers as Kwezi, a new local hero, comes to the rescue.
Artist Moshekwa Langa’s own life inspired his latest installation, which speaks to "hidden histories".
Milisuthando Bongela spoke to a Chicago photographer whose work pays homage to the art of African hair braiding.
The Cape Town-based illustrator recreated the letter G for the online and social media campaign, #GraphicArtMonth.
Artist Meleko Mokgosi explores the ruse of democracy and the agency of individuals within it.
From Cassper Nyovest’s response to AKA to Anton Kannemeyer’s latest exhibition, we look at the news that had us talking.
Raised in the school of hard knocks, a photographer is shunning the limelight to document township ills.
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From Rihanna’s new boyfriend to DJ Black Coffee being booked for Coachella, here’s what’s been making news.
Butterworth-born artist speaks about the influences and ideas behind his latest solo exhibition.
The first Jo’burg solo show for Mexican-born Alinka Echeverria bears testament to upholding the duty of looking.
From AKA slapping Cassper Nyovest to the reactions of new biopic ‘Straight Outta Compton’, we round-up entertainment news that had us talking.