‘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
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
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
Empowering the creative economy
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) is committed to optimising the creative industries’ impact on social and economic growth and has implemented many programmes since the advent of democracy
Bringing Africanacity to the Absa Gallery
On behalf of Creative Feel, Obakeng Nyokong sat down with Thabo Seshoka, Absa’s Associate Art Curator, to learn more about how the Absa Gallery will bring the diversity, boldness and
The Jack Ginsberg Centre for Book Arts is now open!
A triangular book; a movable book; a round book; a glass book; a metre wide pop-up book; a ten-metre-long folding book. These are a few of the collector’s favourite things
20 years of DITSONG
2019 marks 20 years since DITSONG: Museums of South Africa was first formed as the Northern Flagship Institution (NFI). Since the amalgamation, the museums have strengthened and grown their collections
The Fugard Theatre
The Cape Town-based theatre is perhaps the most fitting place to host the African premiere of John Kani’s new play: Kunene and the King. This moving and funny two-hander provides
Rolex and cinema through the years
Masters in the art of watchmaking, Rolex is also inextricably linked to the world of cinema. With the nominees of the 91st Academy Awards® recently announced, Creative Feel takes a
DITSONG MUSEUMS: The best of the best
Creative Feel caught up with the newly appointed CEO of DITSONG: Museums of South Africa Annabell Lebethe, who is well known as an outstanding leader with vast experience, having held
TRADE WINDS: Yinka Shonibare CBE
The exhibition Trade Winds: Yinka Shonibare CBE at Norval Foundation brings together a series of artworks, including sculptures, photographs and a major installation, created between 2008 and 2018, which are
Transcendent gestures
John-Michael Metelerkamp’s latest body of work, Nekkies, had its premiere at Berman Contemporary’s stand at Investec Cape Town Art Fair in February to critical acclaim. John-Michael Metelerkamp’s life struggle and
All this performance, but where to go and see it?
The Art of Performance is a monthly column written by Dave Mann, an editor and award-winning arts journalist. In South Africa, there is no shortage of performing artists. In Johannesburg, the city I
A BLACK AESTHETIC: A View of South African Artists (1970 – 1990)
The Standard Bank Gallery in Johannesburg presents A Black Aesthetic: A View of South African Artists (1970 – 1990), an exhibition that draws from the University of Fort Hare Art
Surfing big waves
Business & Arts is a monthly column by Michelle Constant, the former CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA). Imagine this. Mavericks, not the strip joint, but the surf location in Northern
Reflections on Time
Lore Watterson is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Creative Feel Magazine This being the first issue of the new year, it is time for us to decide what is going to be
Everything fits in the room
After two decades under the successful leadership of Nicola Danby and then Michelle Constant, Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) will be helmed by Ashraf Johaardien from 1 March 2019.