Tiger Maremela photographed partygoers at the recent Cunty Power in Joburg and chatted to them about nightlife in South Africa, safety on the streets and pre-party rituals.
Interviews
On keffiyehs, masculinity and sex: Ghanaian artist Priscilla Kennedy weaves a compelling narrative
The recent winner at Absa L’Atelier talks to Hakeem Adam about masculinity, the politics of art and using the keffiyeh as her canvas.
‘Imagine yourself as a business’ – South African creatives share essential guide to monetising creativity
From knowing when to work for free to charging industry rates, Justice Mukheli, Kenny Morifi-Winslow, Banele Khoza and Lenny-Dee Doucha share innovative tips for funding a life in the creative arts.
Creative Womxn 2017 | YouTube sensation Julia Anastasopoulos talks Suzelle DIY, new TV series and creating ‘real’ characters
Julia Anastasopoulos talks the success of Suzelle DIY, her new series with Showmax and creating believable and likeable South African characters.
Creative Womxn 2017| The Ninevites’s Nkuli Mlangeni gets real about diversity in design
“Find your voice and be fearless.” Designer maker Nkuli Mlangeni opens up to us about representation in the South African design industry and the importance of womxn creating together.
Spotlight on Houtlander, winners of Best Furniture Design at 100% Design South Africa 2017
We chat to Phillip Hollander, one half of design duo Houtlander, about the brand’s big win at this year’s 100% Design exhibition.
Meet 5 more womxn tattooists taking over South Africa’s industry – Part 2
In part 2 of our series on bad ass womxn tattoo artists, five South African tattooists chat on their artistry and defying gender stereotypes.
Exclusive: Musician Jojo Abot previews politically charged ‘Ngiwunkulunkulu’ & talks us through EP
Exclusive: Ghanaian singer-songwriter Jojo Abot takes us through her brand new EP, which stands up, speaks out and fights back against structural inequality.
Street style: National Arts Festival 2017 in fashion
Photographer Jerri Mokgofe captures festival style on the streets of Grahamstown. Take inspiration from a rich array of looks here.
Bayeza | Musicians Gugulethu Duma and Qhawekazi Giyose celebrate the ‘Xhosaness’ of iconic mentor Madosini
Qhawekazi Giyose and Gugulethu Duma of musical duo ‘Found At Sea’ recently completed a month-long mentorship with venerable isiXhosa musician Madosini. We chat to them about the importance of inter-generational dialogue.
Spotlight: Photographer Andile Buka and curator Nthabiseng Mokoena create portraits evoking artistic greats
Inspired by American artists Carrie Mae Weems and Deana Lawson, photographer Andile Buka and Curator Nthabiseng Mokoena re-interpret the traditional portraiture.
Bayeza | Feminist stage: Playwrights Ameera Conrad and Amy Jephta make ‘Black girl magic’
Theatre’s leading women Ameera Conrad and Amy Jephta meet on stage at their old varsity to reminiscence about drama school, talk on writing powerful work and their futures.
First listen: Producer Floyd Lavine premieres genre-blurring EP ‘Masala’
The progressive electronic producer and DJ premieres his brand new EP ‘Masala’. Listen to it here.
Soul foundation: Meet social entrepreneur Brian Mokhachane, star of the Converse ‘In My Chucks’ campaign
We spoke to Brian Mokhachane, star of the Converse ‘In My Chucks’ initiative, about forging his own professional path, social innovation and why he loves his Chucks.
Spotlight: On publishing and portraiture with Ian McNair, Maneo Mohale and Ed Blignaut
We speak with the publishing duo behind Platform and photographer Ed Blignaut on their collaborative photoshoot for our original series, Spotlight.
