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Nakhane: ‘Why do they care so much?’
The artist Nakhane is fatigued by the idea that lifestyle choices are ‘other people’s business’
Queer maketh camp
The artistic expression of identity has made its way to the most mainstream spotlight — the Met Gala
Janet Jackson, Radiohead, The Cure enter Rock Hall of Fame
The inclusion of Janet Jackson comes as the Hall of Fame increasingly expands its definition of rock to include the likes of R&B
Artistic odes to the individual
Skin Diver defies many mainstream texts that encourage us to embrace our uniqueness promote an othering of those who are considered the norm.
From shaman to star man: Bongani Madondo has an audience with Sanusi Credo Mutwa
Bongani Madondo takes a trip across the Kalahari to meet the man and peek into his futuristic past.
Africa’s space oddities are transformed into fetishes
A peek into the enigma that is Afrofuturism shows differing views – from patronising to progressive of what it means to be black in the 21st century.
Electric Monáe plugs into pop future
Janelle Monáe’s latest release "Electric Lady" is a welcome creative offering in the seriously lacking genre of pop music.