5 exhibitors to catch at 2017 Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair

From minimalist homeware from Nigeria to luxurious and versatile clothing made in South Africa, here are some of the exhibitors we're keen to see at HmC. ...

10 Oct, 2017

Video: ‘The Weekly Drop SA’ talks latest releases from Adidas, Asics, Puma and New Balance

Hosted by Boogy Maboi, the next episode 'The Weekly Drop SA' in partnership with Complex brings you sneaker trends from Asics, Adidas Puma and New Balance....

06 Oct, 2017

‘A utopian dream’ – Zimbabwe’s Kudzanai-Violet Hwami paints diasporic experience in debut solo

Kudzanai-Violet Hwami’s first solo exhibition at the Tyburn Gallery in London explores layered identities and notions of home in the diaspora....

06 Oct, 2017

Desegregating the stage: Cape Town’s Makukhanye Art Room makes space for theatre

'Cape Town is not yet ready to endorse the idea of having a theatre in Khayelitsha.' Theatre director Mandisi Sindo talks to us about the importance of Makukhanye Art Room....

05 Oct, 2017

Building up! The 6 womxn shaping South Africa’s architecture industry

From interrogating 'world class' architecture to reimagining necessary spaces, we chat to six individuals shaping our built environments for the better....

04 Oct, 2017

‘My dreams are valid’ – Visual artist Banele Khoza on winning the 2017 Gerard Sekoto Award

'With hard work and persistence, it seems anything is possible,' says Banele Khoza, the winner of Absa L'Atelier's 2017 Gerard Sekoto Award....

04 Oct, 2017

‘In Bloom’, Ja. Magazine’s first group exhibtion provides exposure for young artists

'Ja.' magazine's first multi-media exhibition 'In Bloom' provides exposure for past contributors who are creating art across South Africa....

02 Oct, 2017

The Dicktionary: An A-Z of sexual health illustrated by Daniel Ting Chong

Daniel Ting Chong illustrates WeTheBrave campaign addressing prevention and treatment issues in an affirming, humorous and sex-positive way....

02 Oct, 2017

Tony Gum makes debut solo with ‘Ode to She’, a letter to self

Tony Gum's 'Ode to She' reiterates the power of Xhosa womxn, whilst acknowledging their multifaceted roles and experiences of self, family and society....

29 Sep, 2017

So sprung! Cape Town florists talk the art of contemporary flower design

Capetonian florist Cynthia Fan, Storm Ross and Chelsea Blakemore talk defying traditional flower arrangement, the wild unknown and more....

28 Sep, 2017

Koeksuster – From class project to inclusive underwear brand and pro-feminist site

We take a look at the recently launched Cape Town intimates brand Koeksuster, the origins of its name and its womxn and girl empowering blog....

27 Sep, 2017

‘Wear what we want’ – Cape Town jewellery studio Black Betty drops intimate and personal look book

We take a look at a new collection and look book by studio Black Betty Design, which aims to encourage personal style....

26 Sep, 2017

From US to South Africa, ‘Disorient’ is the new publication telling stories of immigrant cultures

Discussing 'Rainbow Nationisms', 'Orientalisms' and other isms, Dinika Govender of 'Disorient' chats to us about building a cross-continental library of diasporic knowledge....

26 Sep, 2017

Video: We launch ‘The Weekly Drop SA’, news on the hottest sneaker drops in South Africa

Hosted by Boogy Maboi, our brand new series in partnership with Complex brings you the latest trends in local sneaker culture....

22 Sep, 2017

The pop-up restaurants and supper clubs redefining South African dining

From Third Culture Experiment to Osteria Vincenzo, we shout out some alternative dining experiences across South Africa. ...

20 Sep, 2017