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Experience a journey through the subconscious at the Disrupting the Dream exhibition, showcasing the rich tapestry of African storytelling through surreal art at Mount Nelson.
Tony Lankester, the former CEO of the National Arts Festival, is set to lead the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, bringing his extensive experience in the arts to one of the world's most renowned festivals.
Ai-Da, one of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world, is set to make history when its portrait painting of Alan Turing goes to auction for an expected hammer price of R2. 3m to R3. 47m.
The Met Gala returns on May 5, 2025, with the theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ celebrating black dandyism's cultural influence.
This collaborative piece, titled Xenolith (Letsema) (2024), manifests as a free-standing column of tightly packed soil, crafted by the many hands that nurture the museum’s infrastructure
During the apartheid era, the country stood as a frontline state in the Cold War, with the US and its allies supporting the apartheid regime under the pretext of containing communism.
The gallery is also seeking new partnerships and developing strategies to expand its reach. ‘‘Our focus now is on securing the necessary funds to continue supporting the creative community and offering spaces for artistic growth,’’ said Shaw.
Art and architecture that invite deeper reflection.
‘’Different buyers from different countries chose differently. For the European market, many chose stone works with black and white colours; they have a sense of art,’’ she added.
The upcoming Design Week South Africa will bring together the country’s top creatives in Johannesburg and Cape Town this October, providing a platform to celebrate and expand the nation’s design industry.
Local artists have teamed up to turn a previously ordinary ablution building into an open-air art exhibit.
Newly appointed Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton Mackenzie has garnered praise on social media after announcing that he will donate his first parliamentary salary to the Backyard Art Gallery Restaurant in Kagiso, Krugersdorp, Johannesburg.
Durban is a diverse and dynamic city, offering a range of activities for visitors.
In South Africa, Pride Month holds significant importance, reflecting the country's journey towards inclusivity, acceptance, and legal equality for all its citizens, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Nelson Mandela Museum, situated in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, carries the Madibalegacy. Nontlahla Dalindyebo, a senior manager at the museum, tells me how.
To mark Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel’s 125th birthday celebration in 2024, Mother City, a curation of artworks from the Norval Foundation’s Collection will be on show at the legendary Belmond property.
Indulge your culinary senses at one of Asara's renowned restaurants, including Raphael’s, Sansibar, and the Wine Bar. Picture: Pinterest
Tamlin Blake gives us in her exhibition at the Sisonke Gallery called “After the Fire” a reflection on a personal moment in history.
How does one determine the value of one’s artworks and ensure they are adequately insured or sold at the best possible price?
Entries for the tenth annual edition of the International Photo Contest opened on the birthday of Andrei Stenin, a Rossiya Segodnya photojournalist killed on duty in Donbas in 2014.
Art in the Park is all about celebrating local artists. This year’s event was launched at Volvo Cars Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday.
The works of renowned South Africa artist Esther Mahlangu will be on display in Cape Town at the Iziko South African National Gallery this weekend.
The K. T. Wong Foundation shares a spectacular video created by celebrated Chinese artist Yang Yongliang on show at the Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town to celebrate Chinese New Year and promote cross cultural relations between China and South Africa.
The institute's diverse activities encompass Turkish language classes, marbling and calligraphy sessions.
Professional landscape photographer from Dorset, England, Jack Lodge, captured the elusive sun flare shot through the Durdle Door limestone arch.