Design Indaba
latest news & developmentsThe essayist who froze history’s quiet moments
David Goldblatt has left South African documentary photography incalculably richer, writes Niren Tolsi
Weaving rugs into works of art
The founder of textile business The Ninevites wants to move away from the idea of craft as something you buy at the local flea market
The Cosmic wayfarers: Dear Ribane
Dear Ribane’s fluidity and seamless movement between artistic mediums makes enclosing them into a single realm of art
The chameleon: Musonda Kabwe
Musonda Kabwe’s graphics are bold and often include an interesting interplay between traditional and digital media.
The rise of citizen-led design as an answer to century-old models
People should be at the heart of all good design, which several new projects are acknowledging.
Design Indaba 2015: It’s a wrap
Though the ticket price for the conference is prohibitive for most, the three-day design and music showcase is worth it for those with deep pockets.
Don’t Miss This: February 20 – 26
From the Jozi Film Festival to the Cape Town Art Fair, we round-up some of the country’s hot-ticket events.
Sindiso Khumalo: ‘Buildings’ made of cloth
Raised in Durban but now resident in London, Sindiso Khumalo’s textiles, on show at the 2015 Design Indaba, are a tapestry of her past and present.
The next crop of South African creatives
Take a look at three of the 40 up-and-coming design stars selected for Design Indaba’s Emerging Creatives programme, who will make their mark in 2015.
New exhibitors at Design Indaba Expo 2015
Here’s a taste from the feast of new work that will be showcased for the first time at Africa’s largest design exhibition.
Art and about: 10 art fairs not to miss
With the local art fair season about to kick off, we highlight some of the country’s – and Africa’s – most happening visual art events.
Wonderboy works wonders
"The world is craving stories converted into beautiful products. If it comes from Africa the demand is even greater."
Win tickets to Design Indaba 2014
Cape Town and Johannesburg is gearing up for Design Indaba 2014, win tickets here.
Creativity, allure and inspiration
There was no shortage of beautiful things at this year’s Design Indaba Expo.
Stepping on toes
Leanie van der Vyver says her designs are a reaction to the things that bother her about modern society.