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
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
A holistic foundation for a successful career in the arts
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) offers Fine Art courses at different levels that emphasise the mission of the university by ensuring that graduates have the academic and technical skills
Documenting the past and present
The Art of Performance is a monthly column written by Dave Mann, an editor and award-winning arts journalist. From the outset, the Goodman Gallery’s On Common Ground seemed like an exhibition
Contemporary African art maintains market momentum
Aspire Art Auctions reveals exceptional Moshekwa Langa amidst increased international attention. Artprice released its H1 2018 Global Art Market Report last week, posting a rise of 18% in Global auction
Yinka Shonibare’s “Ruins Decorated” comes to SA
British-Nigerian artist, Yinka Shonibare, MBE, will return to the African continent for his first solo exhibition in 15 years. Ruins Decorated, a new body of work that sparks a state
10 things not to miss at FNB JoburgArtFair
As the first international art fair on the continent, the FNB JoburgArtFair (7 – 9 September 2018) plays a pivotal role in supporting the contemporary arts landscape in Africa. The
On a personal note
Lore Watterson is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Creative Feel Magazine It is not often that I use my editor’s note for an obituary. But sometimes, like today, I feel that it
Encore: Dr Same Mdluli
Dr Same Mdluli is the manager of the Standard Bank Gallery, a position she took up earlier this year. She has a PhD in Art History, which she completed in
Renowned photographer, David Goldblatt, has died
Renowned photographer David Goldblatt has died, the Goodman Gallery confirmed on Monday morning. The 87-year-old was born in Randfontein, the youngest of three sons born to Eli Goldblatt and
A tribute to David Goldblatt
An exhibition of David Goldblatt’s personal selection of photographers opens in Johannesburg. David Goldblatt, South Africa’s iconic documentary photographer has devoted his photography career to observe and document
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
Spearheading change in the SA auction market
Aspire Art Auctions brings an exciting mix of fine art to its upcoming show in Cape Town on 25 March at The Avenue, the V&A Waterfront. Headlining the
El Anatsui “Meyina” curated by Bisi Silva
Meyina marks the first solo exhibition of El Anatsui – one of the most influential contemporary artists working today – in South Africa which exhibits at the Goodman Gallery Johannesburg
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
Aspire Art Auctions Breaks Records in Latest Sale
Aspire Art Auctions’ latest Johannesburg sale on 12 November 2017, blew several auction records out of the water. The sale took place in Aspire’s spectacularly successful new venue in the
Digital Africa Exhibition and Beats Bloc Party among exceptional highlights of 2017 Fak’ugesi Festival
From 6 to 16 September, the Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival is back in Johannesburg to celebrate technology, creativity, collaboration and innovation from across the African continent. The highly anticipated
FNB JoburgArtFair 2017: Details of Tenth Edition Announced
As the oldest art fair in Africa, the annual FNB JoburgArtFair will return to Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre for its tenth edition, from 8 – 10 September 2017. The Fair