The Portfolio

The Portfolio: Tsepo Gumbi

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 21 Feb 2020

With the Sharpeville massacre in mind, Kwanele Sosibo takes a look at how Tsepo Gumbi’s collection of photographs are a necessary intervention

The Portfolio: Bale Legoabe

Article Bale Legoabe - 7 Feb 2020

"Working on Occupying the Fatuous State of Severity, for me, goes back to how art creates dialogue, especially among several artworks in communication with each other."

The Portfolio: Stefan Naudé

Article Stefan Naudé - 31 Jan 2020

Print is not dead. It is just collectable now. Publications have become desirable to archive: collectable omnibuses documenting subgenres and their...

The Portfolio

Article Thabiso Sekgala - 17 Jan 2020

"The photographs in the series act as a symbol of, or a witness to, the economic imbalance that exists in contemporary South Africa, where people increasingly inhabit contrasting economic realities."

The Portfolio: Mxolisi Dolla Sapeta

Article Mxolisi Dolla & Sapeta - 10 Jan 2020

"My narratives are fragmented, characters and objects isolated and stripped down."

The Portfolio: Sethembiso Zulu

Article Sethembiso Zulu - 13 Dec 2019

My photographs make for detailed stories and use symbols that are meant to be read and analysed with an open mind.

The Portfolio: Niamh Walsh-Vorster

Article Niamh Walsh Vorster - 6 Dec 2019

"Even though this series was about being in a familiar space, it could be seen that I would intentionally place myself on the periphery"

The Portfolio: Lidudu’malingani

Article Lidudumalingani - 29 Nov 2019

"At the heart of my work is what I choose to leave out. This is physically illustrated in framing a photograph."

The Portfolio: Deseni Soobben

Article Deseni Soobben 1 - 22 Nov 2019

"I always felt awkward photographing people in desperate, unfortunate conditions. What do you say? How do you comfort? Is “sorry” ever enough?"

The Portfolio: Sue Nyathi

Article Sue Nyathi - 15 Nov 2019

"Writing might seem like a lonely craft, but I am not alone because my characters keep me company"

The Portfolio: Tseliso Monaheng

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 31 Oct 2019

"Prophets of Da City also represent what hip-hop heads become when they grown older."

The Portfolio: Khulile Nxumal

Article Khulile Nxumalo - 25 Oct 2019

"Writing poetry requires you to reach a level of clarity and enjoyment of your voice."

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