Each week this September, 10and5 brings you a new series of conversations around how heritage is expressed, preserved or thought about among a few womxn in our contemporary creative community.
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Laverne Hippkhoi Maart’s new magazine ‘Engrave’ focuses on underdogs and creatives decolonising the industry
Speaking to Cape Town-based editor in chief of ‘Engrave’ magazine, Lavern Hippkhoi Maart about her new youth culture publication.
Photo essay: Miss Gay Jozi 2017 – Boene Ntshilo takes home the crown
In it’s 5th year running, Miss Gay Jozi crowned a new winner. Photographer Leeroy Jason was there to photograph the event in full colour. Check it out here.
The lit list: 10and5’s best winter books
Among our top picks to get to you through the season is an important memoir, architecture contemplations and a Ghana-inspired cookbook, plus much more.
Jojo Abot does Joburg: City tripping with Ghana’s Afro-Hypno-Sonic star
We spend the day with New York-based sing-songwriter Jojo Abot who talks, music origin, Joburg’s infamy and allure, plus more.
Six distinctly South African products reimagined by local illustrators
From Steri Stumpies to Nik Naks, we take a look at a few authentically South African brands, re-imagined and repackaged by a group of local illustrators.
‘Awe, Ma Se Kind!’ – Performance artists Desire Marea and Negiste Yesside Johnson in convo
Performance artist Desire Marea sits down to interview Lagos-born, Joburg-based Negiste Yesside Johnson, whose video trilogy is on exhibition in Cape Town and travels across Europe this month.
Artist Nosipho Nxele tackles mental illness and spirituality through illustration
Artist Nosipho Nxele interrogates issues such as mental illness, spirituality, and more through illustration. We speak to her for #GraphicArtMonth to find out how she does it.
Artist Archive: Follow the bold creative journey of local illustration studio Yay Abe
Local design studio Yay Abe is the brainchild of Russell Abrahams. We catch up with the studio for Graphic Art Month and take a look at some of their favourite works to date.
Moroccan-Swedish dancer Mona Namer celebrates pantsula & house styles in new SA project
We speak to dancer, teacher, choreographer and freelance artist Mona Namer about her latest piece, VISITORS / BAETI and how pantsula and house influence her work.
Koleka Putuma: Providing a poetic cure for society’s collective amnesia
Chaze Matakala speaks to Koleka Putuma, author of Collective Amnesia, who provides us with a poetic offering to soothe the inability to speak about memory.
Meet the 5 female tattooists making their mark on South Africa
Defying stereotypes of tattoo artists, five South African women tattooists speak on the artistry of their craft.
Until Until: The group of friends taking over Joburg’s party scene
Between having their own stage at Ultra South Africa and planning for the much anticipated Genesis All Black party, Until Until spoke to 10and5 about what it takes to throw a great party.
Cynthia Fan: SA’s florist giving local flavour to the Japanese art of flower arrangement
Cynthia Fan’s floral designs are loose and fluid, accentuating the beauty of their individual elements. See arrangements of her stunning stems here.
Rebecca Freemantle’s candid photographs capture the fleeting sensation of youth
Rebecca Freemantle’s gallery of snapshots reveal the poetry of every day life. See our interview with the up-and-coming artist here.