Joshua Harmon’s Broadway hit Significant Other comes to South Africa
From the writer of the West End smash hit comedy Bad Jews, which enjoyed sold-out runs in Johannesburg and Cape Town, Eric Abraham presents a Fugard Theatre production and the
A penetrating work on urban soccer wins overall prize
At a gala event held at the University of Johannesburg Art Gallery on the evening of 4 April 2018, upcoming young artist Chris Soal was announced as the overall winner
SA Contemporary Jewellery Awards Exhibition 2018: Special Mention Nora Kovats
Nora Kovats defines herself as an ‘identity-hopper’ due to her being South African and European. She is interested in the way narrative constructs human identities, particularly their overlaps and boundaries.
Creating a culture of excellence
Between Table Mountain and Table Bay, the City of Cape Town boasts a cosmopolitan mix of historic and modern landmarks. One of these is Artscape Theatre Centre on the Foreshore,
Dynamo brings his magic live tour to SA in May
He’s walked on water across the river Thames, levitated in front of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro and walked down the outside of the L.A times building; he’s
Aspire Art Auctions Sees Sustained Success In Cape Town
The latest Aspire auction in Cape Town saw strong performances in the contemporary segment and their varied and excellent sculpture offering. Aspire Art Auctions’ latest auction, on 25
Meet the Formidable Judges of the 2018 PPC Imaginarium Awards
Ever since its inception, the PPC Imaginarium Awards has showcased some of South Africa’s top rising talent in art and design. Each year, the judging of the competition falls to
Dance, drama and opera for March and April at Fugard Bioscope
There’s a captivating line-up for March and April at the Fugard Bioscope, including dance, drama and opera. The Bioscope presents screenings of the world’s best recorded live theatre,
West Side Story returns!
West Side Story, a production by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, exploded onto the Cape Town stage in the winter of 2015, onto the Joburg scene in early 2017
Breakthrough moments: Strauss & Co sale includes formative works by key artists
Important works representative of South Africa’s diverse and evolving artistic practices from the twentieth and twenty-first century will go under the hammer at Strauss & Co’s much-anticipated Cape Town sale
Local and international stars of animation line up for CTIAF 2018
Proudly presented by Animation SA, the seventh Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF) takes place from 2 to 4 March 2018 at the River Club in Observatory, Cape Town.
Aspire Art Auctions offers major artworks on Summer Cape Town sale
Fresh from the remarkable successes of its recent Johannesburg auction in November 2017, Aspire Art Auctions is lining up another top roster of high-quality fine art in its upcoming Summer
Dance Umbrella: 30 Years On
Dance Umbrella 2018 will take place from 6 to 18 March 2018 at various venues across Johannesburg, celebrating 30 years of new contemporary choreography and dance. One of
Two Extra Illusionists Shows Added at the Teatro
Following its sell-out season in Cape Town, The Illusionists Direct from Broadway featuring eight of the world’s finest magicians opened at Montecasino’s Teatro on Wednesday, 14 February 2018
Dancing through the grief: Steven Cohen at Dance Umbrella 2018
Throughout his legendary career, Steven Cohen has often presented works at Dance Umbrella. This year, as the festival turns 30, Cohen’s put your heart under your feet… and walk! serves
Coming full circle: Notcutt, Maynardville, and Shakespeare in the Park
The Art of Performance is a monthly column written by Dave Mann, an editor and award-winning arts journalist. It’s an early Saturday morning at a coffee shop in Cape Town’s Greenpoint
Strauss & Co to launch contemporary sale in South Africa’s oldest working harbour
Strauss & Co is pleased to announce details of its first-ever dedicated contemporary art sale, due to be held on 17 February 2018. The venue for the 71-lot sale is
Des Baker award for student architecture passes the baton to the PPC Imaginarium Awards
Following 32 years of existence, the esteemed Des Baker Award for outstanding architectural design by students has been terminated by the sponsors and has been replaced with the PPC Imaginarium
Candice Breitz – Love Story
Love Story – a seven-channel installation by Candice Breitz – interrogates the mechanics of identification and the conditions under which empathy is produced, prompting viewers to consider: Why is it
Amanda Palmer returns to SA for two concerts
Singer, songwriter and author Amanda Palmer returns to South Africa for a two-date tour of Cape Town and Johannesburg in February. Singer, songwriter and New York Times bestselling
Sanlam Portrait Award 2017 Top 40 Exhibition
In its third presentation in 2017, the Sanlam Portrait Award has become a star feature on the biennial South African art competition calendar. Launched in 2013 in collaboration
Achieving the unachievable
Weaving together an abstract narrative of personal experiences and histories, Igshaan Adams’ work questions the self and his ‘hybrid identity’. His Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Visual Art 2017
Celebrating the Mother City and Mother Nature
Cape Town is known globally as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, not only for its stunning natural treasures but also its warm and welcoming people. It
William Kentridge: That Which We Do Not Remember
That Which We Do Not Remember marks the year-end at Goodman Gallery Cape Town. This solo exhibition presents major new work by William Kentridge, spanning two recent opera productions, Lulu
The magic of the Bolshoi Ballet comes to the big screen at Ster-Kinekor Nouveau
The magic of the Bolshoi Ballet comes to the big screen at Ster-Kinekor Nouveau. The 2017-2018 Bolshoi Ballet season presents the greatest classics restaged by today’s most celebrated choreographers, for
Maggie Laubser’s important portrait of shepherd part of Strauss & Co’s solid offering
Maggie Laubser’s portrait of a raffish Cape shepherd wearing two peacock feathers in his hat leads a strong selection of lots by this important expressionist painter, due to go on