Emerging Artists
latest news & developmentsA ‘One-Night Stand’ with Amogelang Maepa
A chance gallery stop becomes an intimate encounter with Amogelang Maepa’s sensual, emotionally charged exploration of fleeting desire and lasting residue
Manana and the art of trusting the process
Fresh off his Standard Bank Young Artist win, Manana reflects on growth, collaboration and creating space for alternative sound in South Africa
Six decades In, Goodman Gallery reflects on its role in art and society
Liza Essers reflects on Goodman Gallery’s legacy, its global ambitions and the challenges of sustaining a space for art, conversation and community
Lordkez brings R&B-rooted sound to Cape Town International Jazz Festival debut
Blending R&B, soul and jazz, Lordkez arrives at CTIJF with a clearer sense of identity and a growing reputation as a compelling live performer.
Zee Nxumalo isn’t chasing depth — she’s living it
At 23, the singer-songwriter is shaping South African music on her own terms, blending beats, introspection and a fearless sense of self
Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners
The Investec Cape Town Art Fair announces its 2026 prize winners, spotlighting artists whose practices are reshaping contemporary conversations around material, image and digital…
Kani and Mda take centre stage at Iphulo Drama Festival
John Kani and Zakes Mda are leading masterclasses at the Iphulo Drama Festival, inspiring theatre, writing and directing talent across the Eastern Cape
Soulful and unboxed: The rise of Mzansi neo-soul
From Lordkez to Umzulu Phaqa, a wave of young musicians is shaping a vibrant South African Neo-Soul movement that defies easy labels
State of the art: RMB Latitudes Art Fair returns
The latest edition of the pan-African art fair reshaping how we experience, collect and connect through contemporary African art is here
Seeds & Sound: The rise of Rorisang Sechele
Marking the day of her debut EP release, the promising musician reflects on fear, growth and blooming in her own time
Versatile venue strikes the right chords in Joburg
The founders of Artivist and Untitled Basement speak about their journey and the future
Capital Art Fair Tshwane – A toast to curiosity, imagination and courage
The platform showcased the talent of local artists and fostered a sense of community and collaboration
Art and big business: the best of bedfellows
Corporates’ collections are kept relevant by sharing the works with the public and supporting artists