Albertina Sisulu – A spirit that binds two countries
Artlooks & Artlines is a monthly column written by Ismail Mahomed, CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation. The city of Reggio Emilia in Italy may not be as well known to South Africans as
Encore: Ruarc Peffers
Ruarc Peffers is the MD of Aspire Art Auctions. He graduated with a BA (Fine Art) from Michaelis, UCT, after which he started working in the art auction industry under
Justus Frantz
Not only is the music back in Johannesburg as Bongani Tembe, chief executive and artistic director of the Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestras, promised, but there is also a flourishing
Art and activism in ‘paradise’
Literary Landscapes is a monthly column by Indra Wussow, a writer, translator and director of the Sylt Foundation. The scorching sun burns the dusty field in front of the Manik Bumi Foundation
Everyone is Present
In this fascinating portrait of a family, Terry Kurgan, a well-known South African artist/photographer, uses the medium of writing for a series of meditations on photography that give us startling
5 of the most stunning sculpture gardens in South Africa
South Africa has some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world, enticing both local and international tourists. The combination of our natural fauna and flora and exceptional fine
Introducing talent to the creative economy
As part of its social missions, Vuyani Dance Theatre works within communities to develop dance talent, both at a school level and by training post-matric youth through its sought-after year-long
Ingrid Bolton: Cellular
Ingrid Bolton’s latest solo show, Reconnect Cubed, showed recently at Berman Contemporary in Sandton. Ashraf Jamal spoke to the artist about her practice, through which she expresses concerns ranging from
Enriching communities through art
Giving back to our families, to our communities, and to society at large is the essence of the Zulu saying, Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu (a person is a person through other
Standard Bank toasts 35 years!
Since its inception almost four decades ago, one national award has come to be regarded as the ultimate accolade for young South African arts innovators on the cusp of greatness.
The Mandala Kitchen: 100 recipes to heal and restore your gut
By Marlien Wright | Publisher: Jacana Media | ISBN: 9781431426881 The topic of gut health is often discussed in the media, various books have been published on the subject and there is
South Africa’s new art destination
When Norval Foundation opened in Steenberg, Cape Town on 28 April 2018, art and culture enthusiasts and the public alike gained access to a new space dedicated to showcasing art
Dreams, Wishes and Expectations_RECYCLED – An exhibition in its second edition
Following the success of the Dreams, Wishes and Expectations exhibition at the Voices of Women Museum in 2017, a continuation will be held at the Castle of Good Hope in
Aspire Art Auctions in breakthrough year
Every month, the MD of Aspire Art Auctions, Ruarc Peffers, contributes a column on the business of collecting and investing in art. 2018 proved a momentous year for the South African fine art
Stephan Welz & Co. celebrates a well-rounded 50 years in the auction industry
Another year has passed and Stephan Welz & Co. is proud to say that 2018 has been a good year. The auction house achieved several auction records for well-known artists
Museums beyond walls
When walking across the Hatfield Campus at the University of Pretoria (UP), one does not only pass beautiful historic buildings with noteworthy architectural features, but also a diversity of contemporary
Another annus horribilis?
Lore Watterson is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Creative Feel Magazine Is it really a year ago that I wrote the last December/January editor’s note? It seems to have been just yesterday
Live-stream performance: Art and tech
The Art of Performance is a monthly column written by Dave Mann, an editor and award-winning arts journalist. Earlier this year, I enjoyed the strange experience of watching a live theatrical
Some December contemplation…
Business & Arts is a monthly column by Michelle Constant, CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA). As we move into the final throes of what has been, for many, a true
Aunty Merle comes to Joburg
Popular comedian Marc Lottering’s most beloved alter ego, Aunty Merle Abrahams, sashays onto the stage for the first time in Johannesburg with Aunty Merle, The Musical from 1 February to
Sculpting a garden
Dylan Lewis is widely recognised as one of the world’s foremost sculptors of the animal form, particularly of big cats. But over the past decade, he has carved out a
Cape Town Opera’s The People of Nyalashishi
Cape Town Opera’s Youth Development and Education Department recently embarked on an evocative new project with young learners in Khayelitsha and Stellenbosch: The People of Nyalashishi (a fictitious place, meaning
The V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town attracts roughly 24 million visitors each year and is most frequently thought of as a shopping destination, with Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre, the Watershed,
Sculptures for the world at large
Tamaryn Greer and Lore Watterson of Creative Feel spoke to Mark Read, director of Everard Read Gallery, about his passion for sculpture and his role as a mentor to South
RMB welcomes Africa’s Fearless Girl: A symbol of pride, courage, and strength
In March 2017, the iconic Fearless Girl statue by Kristen Visbal took its place on Wall Street, standing defiantly and staring down New York’s bronze Charging Bull by Arturo Di
Illustrated books for young imaginations
The Brave Turtle | By BD Harris | Illustration by Megan Bird | Publisher: Imagnary House | ISBN: 9780639934389 Having collaborated with the NSRI for this innovative fundraising