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Discover how Flatfoot Dance Company and Wentworth Arts and Culture Organisation are using the transformative power of dance to uplift communities and empower individuals in Durban.
Discover how four remarkable South African women are making history.
Zilungile Hanise has made history as the first South African to win the HONOR Talents Global Design Awards, showcasing the potential of young artists in the nation.
The Body Shop collaborated with South African artist Russell Abrahams to launch a vibrant and culturally rich Advent Calendar, celebrating the spirit of Christmas in South Africa.
A robot artist breaks new ground as its portrait of Alan Turing sells for over $1 million (R17. 54 million).
Their joint project, ‘Ubusukunemini’ (Day and Night) explores contemporary South African life through the eyes of their lived experience in the township of Thokoza.
Popular Durban-based artist, Nikhil Tricam, talks about the value of art and how to balance passion with profit.
The artwork marked history as it is the first South African mural to pay homage to Mahlangu, including being the first large-scale Ndebele mural created on staircases.
However for the body hair activist, choosing not to shave is a choice, to unfollow unrealistic beauty standards, not to harm your body to look like someone you are not and not to hate yourself as she shared on an Instagram caption.
In recent years, the global art market has seen a surge in interest in African art, with the continent’s artists gaining recognition on the world stage.
Award-winning artist Zanele Muholi has released ‘Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness, Volume II,’ to connect art, activism and health
With the dawn of democracy, the struggle for liberation took on a new form. The fight against apartheid gave way to a new battleground – one against poverty, inequality, corruption and unemployment, the writer says.
After its success with Ultra at the National Arts Festival, Darkroom Contemporary Dance Theatre presents a new, full-length work by Louise Coetzer.
The Zimbabwean contemporary artist impressed the jury with his body of work.
Artists partnered with the SAPS stationed in the harbour to launch the inner-city subway beautification project, which is part of the 67 Minutes of Mandela Day initiative.
An exhibition, launched this week at the Michaelis School of Fine Art casts a light on the preservation of the historic events around the gay and drag community of Cape Town.
Developing her passion for art and having a lot of perseverance were some qualities that this fine artist used to carve out a career in the art industry.
Mazibuko won two awards for her exhibition ‘Ho tshepa ntshepedi ya bontshepe’ (‘To Believe in Something That Will Never Happen’).
The names of the children are written on paper butterflies, meticulously decorated by mostly children, with some adding personalised messages, for those living and dead.
Umcebo Designs has implemented programmes to teach pupils how to re-purpose waste plastic, learn about recycling and the importance of keeping rivers, waterways and ultimately oceans clean.
Inspired by the resilience and struggles of the Palestinian people, Durban artist Aishah Kathrada unveils a powerful showcase of her talents.
The uMnyombo Art Exhibition from the amaShosa Art Movement opened this week to promote the work of Durban and KwaZulu-Natal artists.
The National Arts Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary with a curated programme, examining distinct topics and universal themes that have persisted since its inception.
Artworks showcasing the artistic legacy and life of artist Derek Drake will be available for viewing next week.