A winter tale
Literary Landscapes is a monthly column by Indra Wussow, a writer, translator and director of the Sylt Foundation. Winter on the island of Sylt can be a lonely affair. A far cry from
SA Contemporary Jewellery Awards Exhibition 2019
The University of Johannesburg Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) Gallery, Creative Feel and the Contemporary Jewellery Forum congratulate Marlene de Beer, the winner of the annual 2019 SA
‘The tension between self and the world’
Constant & Cultural is a monthly column by Michelle Constant, CEO of The Constitution Hill Trust, a journalist, radio presenter, business leader and champion of the arts. The recent Mapungubwe
Strauss & Co sale casts a spotlight on pioneers of South African painting
Two triumphant still lifes by Irma Stern lead a strong selection of paintings by important post-war artists Walter Battiss, Christo Coetzee, Erik Laubscher and Alexis Preller on offer at Strauss
21 Years of Curating the Cube at UJ
It is a beautifully warm autumn afternoon when we meet Annali Cabano-Dempsey, curator of the UJ Art Gallery. As always, the University of Johannesburg’s Art Centre is busy with students, but Cabano-Dempsey
Tshwane museums collaborate to celebrate International Museum Day
Every year since 1977, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has organised International Museum Day (IMD), which represents a unique moment for the international museum community. On this day, participating museums
Employment creation: a mission possible
Over the past 20 years, Vuyani Dance Theatre has endeavoured to afford young people from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to excel in dance while developing a new generation of dancers,
5 iconic South African tourism monuments
South African history requires a revisiting wherein the citizens tell stories and record their memories, draw experience from others on the African continent, create a heritage for future generations that
Joburg Ballet returns to The Teatro at Montecasino with Snow White The Ballet
After a triumphant debut season at The Teatro, Montecasino in December, Joburg Ballet returns to the popular venue with its sparkling production of Snow White – The Ballet from Thursday
Sustaining a growing creative culture with the Sasol New Signatures Art Competition
The development of South African art and its artists owes a great deal to the longstanding presence of its nationwide art competitions. Competitions for emerging and established artists help the
South Africa gets ready for the 58th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia
Strength and resilience will come into sharp view when critically acclaimed collective of curators, Nkule Mabaso and Nomusa Makhubu rise alongside a three-member team of visual artists, Dineo Seshee Bopape,
The Naledi Theatre Awards: 15 years of rewarding theatre magic
The Naledi Theatre Awards celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. What began life at Richard Loring’s Sound Stage Theatre in Midrand in 2004, has become the highlight of the social
Antifragile – South Africa at the Venice Biennale
In his novella Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi, Geoff Dyer provides a withering exposé of the Venice Biennale. It is not its status as the ultimate showcase of the
Interesting times for South African art
For over 120 years, the Venice Biennale has been the most prestigious international art exhibition in the world and this year South Africa is once again part of it. The
What’s on during Africa Month at DITSONG?
DITSONG: Museums of South Africa’s vast collections at its various museums offer an exciting way to celebrate Africa Month this May. Africa Day celebrates the establishment of the Organisation of
Timeless and triumphant – the “must taste” winter exhibition of art and wine
The Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival is an inspirational, elegant showcase of the most prestigious wines, that represent the ultimate in quality and lifestyle. Refined in its tone and
A unique experience
Casta Diva Boutique Hotel, nestled high on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg, is like no other hotel. The guests are met at the parking area and shown to reception
Saxophonist Moreira Chonguiça brings Afro World Jazz to Norval Foundation on Africa Day
Award-winning Mozambican saxophonist Moreira Chonguiça, celebrated as one of Africa’s most innovative Jazz musicians, returns to Cape Town for a single performance on Africa Day, at 20:30 on Saturday 25