Director and performer Megan May Nelson created a video that was inspired by her father, a part-time beekeeper.
Art
The Unbound – An ode to the peace manifesto
‘The Unbound’, covering the prominent UC Hastings University of Law Building in the Tenderloin, is an ode to the peace manifesto. This is the work of Faith XLVII, who says this artwork comes from a place of frustration and discontent with what the world has become and the direction that it is headed in.
Broken Monolith by Ferdi B Dick
Broken Monolith is artist Ferdi B Dick’s latest work, symbolic of a turning point from character-driven sculptures to furniture. Although marking a change, Broken Monolith still keeps with themes the artist likes to explore – water and fluidity.
‘A Seat at the Table’ – A New Photographic Essay by Justin Dingwall
Justin Dingwall explores the aesthetics of albinism and vitiligo through photographic essays.
Sarah Waiswa is a Photographer from Uganda Exploring the African Identity
We take a look at 5 of the best Instagram posts from talented Ugandan born, Kenya-based photographer Sarah Waiswa.
6 Afrofuturism artists to watch out for that explore modern African diaspora
Afrofuturism addresses themes and concerns of the African diaspora through a figurative science fiction and techno-cultural framework. It has come to be a powerful movement in the art world, we take a look at 6 of the best Afrofuturism artists to keep an eye on.
Top 5 Instagram Posts from 3D Artist Alexis Christodoulou
Alexis Christodoulou is a Cape Town-based 3D artist who creates one of a kind rendered art. His work focuses on imaginary architecture. We looked at some of the artist’s best pieces on Instagram and collated a list of five best pieces. The list is in no particular order and is […]
Top 5 Instagram Posts from Nigerian Photographer Adeolu Osibodu
We take a look at Adeolu Osibodu’s top Instagram posts. The Nigerian photographer and photo artist has a distinctly African style that seems to reflect his experiences. Our list is not a definitive claim of the 5 best images from Osibodu but rather five of the best images that reveal […]
Top 5 Instagram Posts from Creative Director and Model Josef Adamu
Josef Adamu is a prolific creative director, producer and model based in Toronto, Canada. In 2017 he founded a brand by the name of Sunday School (@ssunday.co). The brand focuses on developing and executing creative campaigns and social media management for emerging brands. Adamu tells stories of his experiences as […]
Bicycle Stokvel Empowering The Youth of East Rand Townships
Bicycle Stokvel was established by a collective of passionate youths who share an interesting love for cycling and their immediate communities. It began on the grounds of introducing and further advancing the culture of the arts in the townships of East Rand, Johannesburg. The project was founded to make a […]
Black Queer Identity Explored in House of Realness Photo Series by Sipho Gongxeka
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 […]
Hair Artist Nikiwe Dlova will turn your ‘do’ into a crown
Nikiwe Dlova, hair artist, walks us through her five fave pics and what she loves about them.
Tyra Naidoo Seeks to Represent the Desi Community Through Her Art
Tyra Naidoo is a fine artist, model and gallery manager at Eclectica Design and Art. We had the privilege of asking her a few questions about her work. How do you find the difference between creating your own art pieces and being a part of another type of art creation […]
Women and Art – Upcoming Event by HXHJams
His and Hers Jams is proud to present the third annual “Women And Art” event that will take place on the 26th of August at the Eyethu Life Style Centre in Soweto. This year’s theme is the powerful and relevant “The People Against Abuse”. The event aims to showcase the best […]
Side Hustlers: Putting the “us” into hustle for black creatives
Side Hustlers is a new company, launching on the 25th of August. They are positioning themselves as a content hub, providing support for black creatives. Their aims include being a space where content has a dedicated platform and where members can house and publish their work. Also in the pipeline […]
