This project began with a casual conversation between myself (Sipho Gongxeka) and Thato Ramaisa (aka Fela Gucci.) We were interested in the role that fashion and clothing plays in queer culture in township communities. Particularly, how certain stereotypes are perpetuated. For instance, how one’s character, masculinity, gender and sexuality can […]
In ‘Skeem Saka’, photographer Sipho Gongxeka aims to illustrate and question how the portrayal of black characters in the television shows and gangster films of his youth has influenced contemporary black identity and fashion.
Sipho Gongxeka is an exciting photographer from Soweto who studied photography at The Market Photo Workshop and has recently become a Tierney fellow.
What does Young South Africa look like? Instead of trying to define it, we’re taking a celebratory approach with a colourful, curated trip across the country through the bright eyes of young SA.
They may be young, but these 9 photographers have vision, ambition and distincly recognisable styles – we’re excited to see what they’ve got in store for us next.
As 2015 applications are now open, we take a look back at the work created by each of the Market Photo Workshop’s Tierney Fellowship recipients since 2008.
This November Oude Meester is bringing the star of their latest TV commercial, Idris Elba, back to South Africa to meet with a lucky few young masters to discuss the idea of ‘mastery’ and offer the lessons he has learned along the way to success. On that note, we decided to compile a collection of advice for masters in the making.
This week the Mother City hosts the openings of Kings County – a group show exploring the symbolic potential of geographic locations, Almost {Un} Framed – a group show by artists working on paper and The Anti-Fragile – an evening of first-hand accounts from those who’ve used uncertainty, failure and disorder to their advantage.
This week’s art openings include an exhibition by Detroit-based arts collective, Complex Movements, four solo shows and a group showcase of mixed-media works that blur the boundary between fine art, street art and illustration.
As part of our Self-Starters focus this month, we’re compiling lists of some of the creative self-starters doing exciting things within their different fields. First up is fashion.
