Inspired by American artists Carrie Mae Weems and Deana Lawson, photographer Andile Buka and Curator Nthabiseng Mokoena re-interpret the traditional portraiture.
Interviews
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.
5 whisky lovers tell us about their experience at The Glenfiddich Independent Bar
5 whisky gives us the lowdown on The Glenfiddich Independent Bar experience.
Andie Reeves’ handcrafts perfectly tribute pop culture and ‘old-fashioned practices’
Behold, the hoop art of your dreams! We take a look at the needlework of Cape Town-based designer-maker Andie Reeves.
Cocktail conversations: A Q&A with bartender Dino Batista about the Glenfiddich Independent Bar
We chat to master mixologist at The Glenfiddich Independent Bar, Dino Batista, about working in the world of spirits and cocktails.
Artist Angelica Lüthi explores nature through colour and mark making
Cape Town-based fine artist Angelica Luthi’s mysterious landscape paintings express her fascination with nature. We speak to the artist about her process.
Kilmany-Jo Liversage makes global feminist statement and honours the life of Nokuphila Kumalo
We speak with artist Kilmany-Jo Liversage about her global works, and her triptych dedicated to late sex worker, Nokuphila Kumalo. Read the QnA here.
Video: Celebrating fros, braids, locs and more at Joburg’s first-ever natural hair festival
We recently attended the first annual Natural Hair and Beauty Festival. Check out our interviews with the festival founder and attendees.
Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi’s portraits contemplate the idea of the South African hero
Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi’s ‘Heroes’ series is about complicating the idea of who and what a hero is. Read our interview with the artist here.
‘Expect a bespoke experience’ – Brand ambassador Quintin Denyssen on The Glenfiddich Independent Bar
“A taste journey for even the most experienced whisky palate,” says Brand Amassador Quintin Denyssen about the Glenfiddich Independent Bar’s whisky cocktails.
Rapper Moozlie pays tribute to icons Brenda Fassie and Winnie Mandela in new project
A collaborative project between stylist Boogy Maboi and photographer Chisanga Mubanga pays homage to SA legends.
Cinga Samson paints ‘a young man that is desirable in his own sense’
We speak to Cape Town-based artist Cinga Samson about the young man in ‘Diced Pineapples’ and what it’s like to be working on a new solo in Umtata.
