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Why do symbols matter so much during Russia’s “Age of the New Empires”?
The attack on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra highlights a deeper objective in the Russia-Ukraine war: to erase memory and reshape historical narratives. This article explores why cultural…
Nearly 50 years on, the Market Theatre is still holding up a mirror to South Africa
Three days after the historic Soweto Uprising in 1976, the Market Theatre opened its doors in Johannesburg, becoming a vital space for artistic expression and resistance against…
Joburg Theatre launches podcast to take audiences behind the curtain
Through interviews and behind-the-scenes discussions, Spotlight Theatre Talk explores the people and processes that bring productions to life
Artscape celebrates 55 years by opening its doors wider than ever
The Cape Town theatre complex celebrates its 55th anniversary by reflecting on transformation, accessibility and the evolving role of public cultural institutions
Billy Monama is staging a revival of memory
The Rebirth of Ubuntu returns with a focus on legacy, as Billy Monama pushes for music that remembers, questions and resonates beyond the stage
When art returns, who does it belong to?
As masterpieces by William Kentridge and Pablo Picasso return to Johannesburg, Homecoming becomes less about art on walls and more about who gets to claim it
‘Cape Fever’: When fiction fills the gaps of history
Through Soraya’s journey, Cape Fever explores identity, resilience and the hidden histories of Cape Malays in post-war South Africa
Maleh on music, faith, and her artistic rebirth
Maleh’s path as a musician has evolved into a journey of faith, self-discovery, and artistic honesty, charting a deeply personal creative course
Lighting the world: Diwali’s enduring message in a time of darkness
From Durban to Delhi, millions light diyas in defiance of darkness — reminding a fractured world that goodness still glows
If Meryl met Herbert: A rom-com fan reads about an architect
Colonial architecture might not be your thing — but Sir Herbert Baker’s globe-trotting, empire-defining life just might surprise you
Clay Formes and the resurgence of African sculptural traditions
Olivia Barrell’s gallery and book reclaim clay’s place in art history, grounded in care and curation
Lumanyano Mzi: From Cape Town to the world
Cape Town prodigy Lumanyano Mzi returns home to share the musical flair that carried him to global stages
Built to Last: Memory, imagination, and the architecture of Mariam Issoufou
Her designs resist imitation. Her buildings whisper resilience. Mariam Issoufou is giving tradition a powerful, modern voice
In the Shadow of the Gallery: Art, power and the fight for Johannesburg’s soul
Johannesburg Art Gallery’s decay reveals deeper cracks in South Africa’s cultural and political institutions
Author shares his life through an ethnic lens
One boy. Three matriarchs. Endless food, love, and drama. A memoir that’s as touching as it is tasty