BOYDE’s ‘Afrosartorialism’ brings the Swenka spirit into contemporary fashion
At Paris Fashion Week, BOYDE unveiled Afrosartorialism, a Spring/Summer 2026 collection rooted in South Africa’s Swenka subculture. The...
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Kofifi Sets the Beat for Joy of Jazz
Johannesburg is counting down to the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival (26–28 September). The city’s jazz scene...
At Basha Uhuru, Khuli Chana’s Shoes Got as Much Attention as His Performance
Basha Uhuru Sounds of Freedom in 2025 was a night of energy, culture, and history in motion. When...
From Malay Girl to Masai: Rare Tretchi’s on Sale
A new Cape Town auction will feature the largest number of Tretchikoff works ever offered in a single...
Opportunity Radar: Last Call for V&A Waterfront’s Artist Alliance Programme
Applications are closing soon for the V&A Waterfront’s 2025 Artist Alliance Incubation Programme. If you’re a young creative...
FNB Art Joburg 2025 returns for its 18th edition
FNB Art Joburg, Africa’s longest-running contemporary art fair, is back this year from 5–7 September 2025 at the...
Honours Student from Gqeberha Wins 2025 Sasol New Signatures
The big winner at this year’s Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition is 25-year-old Honours student Juandré van...
Portrait Award 2025: Malik Mani Takes Top Prize with “Mask”
It’s a big win for Upington and the Northern Cape, Malik Mani has just taken first place at...
New Roger Ballen Centre for Photography launches with PSYCHOPOMP!
Johannesburg’s art scene is entering a new era with the launch of the Roger Ballen Centre for Photography, opening...
Johannesburg’s Bold Visual Arts Festival Returns
Contra.Joburg is back in Johannesburg this August with a bold new theme: “What if art interrupts you?”. The...
