Phoka Nyokong | An ‘amazing and profound’ opportunity
The winner of this year’s Absa L’Atelier Gerard Sekoto Award, Phoka Nyokong says that he is excited for the impact that this life-changing award will have. Phoka Nyokong’s winning portfolio
Raji Bamidele | ‘The resilience of the human spirit’
As one of the Absa L’Atelier Ambassadors for 2019, Nigerian Raji Bamidele is thankful that the artworks he poured his heart into have received this recognition. Speaking about his Absa
Nkhensani Rihlampfu | The beginning of a new journey
As one of the Absa L’Atelier Ambassadors for 2019, Johannesburg-based Nkhensani Rihlampfu says that, with the award behind him, he feels like he can now take on the rest of
Winifrid Luena | ‘Thinking the same’
Tanzanian Winifrid Luena, one of the Absa L’Atelier Ambassadors for 2019, says that the award will bring much-needed exposure. Winifrid Luena’s work for the Absa L’Atelier is a study of
Jessica Kapp’s Solo Exhibition – Artefacts of Belonging
The Sasol New Signatures Art Competition is presented annually in collaboration with the Association of Arts Pretoria and is the longest-running art competition in South Africa. Now in its 30th
Absa L’Atelier 2019 brings African artists’ possibilities to life
Absa, in partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), today announced the winners of the prestigious Absa L’Atelier competition, which celebrated its 34th year and
Pretoria student wins Sasol New Signatures 2019
Pretoria student Patrick Rulore, 24, currently completing a National Diploma in Fine Arts at the Tshwane University of Technology, has been announced as the winner of the 2019 Sasol New
The art of women
This month sees the celebration of National Women’s Day on 9 August, ushering in a month-long opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements and the important role that women of all races
Sasol New Signatures Art Competition 2019 – Last call for entries
With just 2 weeks to go until entries close, now is the time to get your entry ready for submission. Held annually, in proud partnership with the Association of Arts Pretoria,
Winner of Sasol New Signatures 2018 encourages emerging artists to enter life-changing competition
Sasol New Signatures Art Competition is the longest running competition of its kind in South Africa and has over the years provided a platform for unknown artists to break into
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
Keyes Thursdays brings urban photography and print pop ups to life
At Keyes Thursdays on 2 May 2019, visitors to Keyes Art Mile will be the first to enjoy the much anticipated Urban Gaze exhibition – which opens earlier that evening
New look L’Atelier launches to nurture African talent and give art light
Absa, in partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), launched the new-look Absa L’Atelier to identify and nurture the rich artistic talent across Africa by
How limitless is your artistic reach? Entries now open for Sasol New Signatures 2019
Entries are now officially open for the annual Sasol New Signatures Art Competition. Being the longest running competition of its kind in South Africa, Sasol New Signatures has over the
Exceptional SA women claim top spots in pan-African Absa L’Atelier art awards
Marguerite Kirsten, a fine artist from Cape Town, fought off stiff competition from visual artists from across Africa to take top honours in the 2018 Absa L’Atelier awards. Her compatriot,
We need a cover! #CoverJoburgCreatively
Calling all photographers, art creators, sculptors and Joburg lovers! Help Creative Feel magazine #CoverJoburgCreatively This November, we are celebrating everything that we love about Joburg and are putting out a
Stellenbosch student wins Sasol New Signatures 2018
Stellenbosch-based artist, Jessica Storm Kapp, 22, has been announced as the winner of the 2018 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition. Jessica Storm Kapp won the coveted award for her rammed
Combining innovation with imagination for a brighter tomorrow
In an age of accelerating innovation and technological advancements, it is extremely important that the youth of today contribute to this ever-changing environment and find ways to express themselves and
Judging wrapped up with 94 works shortlisted
The regional judging teams have been hard at work across South Africa, assessing 604 entries from the regions and selecting 94 works for the shortlist for this year’s Sasol New
Pushing the boundaries of artistic excellence
As last year’s winner of the Sasol New Signatures Art Competition, Lebohang Kganye has spent the past year developing her practice, and will be presenting her latest work, Mohlokomedi wa Tora,
Africa’s young artists called to ‘Give art life’ and enter 2018 Absa L’Atelier art competition
For thousands of artists across Africa whose creativity is their livelihood, art gives life. Now, the continent’s flagship visual arts competition for emerging artists, Absa L’Atelier, is asking these artists
Another chance for you to enter L’Atelier
L’Atelier is Africa’s most prestigious art competition and it has launched the careers of many young artists from across the African continent over the years. They’re inviting you to enter
Sasol New Signatures Art Competition scoops a 2017 BASA Award
Sasol New Signatures Art Competition, in partnership with the Association of Arts Pretoria, has been awarded the BASA Long-Term Partnership Award for 2017. The partnership between Sasol and the longest running
Sasol New Signatures Artist Statements
Winner: Lebohang Kganye Artist statement: Ke sale teng confronts how family photo albums no longer have a fixed narrative, but instead, opens us to reinterpret our past. Perhaps this
Photographer/filmmaker Lebohang Kganye wins Sasol New Signatures 2017
Johannesburg-based artist Lebohang Kganye, 27, has been announced as the winner of the 2017 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition. Kganye won the coveted award for her animated film Ke sale
Final Regional Judging Completed for the Sasol New Signatures Competition 2017
Regional judging has been concluded for the 28th Sasol New Signatures Art Competition with 119 artworks shortlisted from over 600 submissions received nationally. The judging panel will now select seven