In the past few decades the Johannesburg inner city, like many urban centres worldwide, has become home to painters, photographers, printers and their imaginative brethren. In the surrounding buildings, behind walls and in sun-dappled studios, there’s a corresponding energy as artists create magic like modern-day alchemists. The inner city’s large lofts and converted industrial spaces […]
The artist deftly navigates sexist roadblocks and patriarchal potholes with Johannesburg tools: walks and weapons
Happy Dhlame’s gritty exhibition weighs up the human cost of gentrification in the city
Officially relaunching during this Art Week Joburg, the artist’s residency is full of history and a place for those long on vision but short of cash.
As rental prices go up and neighbourhoods begin to look the same, artists nationwide are finding themselves out in the cold.
Percy Zvomuya speaks to visual artist Mary Sibande about freedom, politics and alter egos.