Encore: Lekgetho Makola
Lekgetho Makola is the Head of Market Photo Workshop. His role is to lead and guide the strategic operational management and the artistic framework of programming of the organisation. Name
Photography is a living language
One of the most progressive and boundary-breaking training institutions in South Africa, The Market Photo Workshop, is turning 30 this year. Creative Feel takes a look at the origins of
Reatile Moalusi: Complexion, Pigment and Hue
Reatile Moalusi’s latest solo exhibition Molelo Wa Badimo, which is on at the Absa Gallery until 14 June 2019, is centred around an appreciation and celebration of individuality. ‘Beauty is
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
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
The Care of the Self
Tamara James confides at the outset that she comes from a family with a long history of mental illness. In stating this fact, she does not seek to reconcile herself
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
Nature’s Best Photography Africa competition is now open
Nature’s Best Photography Africa, the premier annual African nature focused photography competition in the world, in association with Iziko Museums of South Africa, is pleased to declare that the 2018
2016 Absa L’Atelier winner Nourhan Maayouf heads to SA for solo exhibition
Being named the overall winner in the 2016 Absa L’Atelier art competition didn’t only change Nourhan Maayouf’s life as an artist, it provided part of the inspiration for the young
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
Reflections
Four photographers, Alexia Webster, Jabulani Dhlamini, Pierre Crocquet de Rosemond and Mauro Vombe, all chosen by David Goldblatt, will exhibit their work at the Gerard Sekoto Gallery of the
Broomberg & Chanarin bandage the knife not the wound
Over one trillion images were produced in the world last year, mostly distributed on social media; mostly tools of self-promotion and self-flagellation. 24 April – 26 May 2018 Goodman Gallery
Fly By Night
Fly By Night, the latest solo exhibition by acclaimed photographer Justin Dingwall, was shown in its entirety for the first time recently. With this body of work, Dingwall continues his
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
Snapshots of a legend
How do you begin to piece together the story of an internationally-renowned musician and cultural icon like Hugh Masekela? In the wake of his recent passing, tributes and memories have
Bra Willie: A poet whose words & wisdom will be in the breeze
Artlooks & Artlines is a monthly column written by Ismail Mahomed, CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation. It was a packed house at the John Kani Theatre at the Market Theatre
DriftArt: washed ashore and shaped by nature
Late last year FotoZA, a gallery in the Mall of Rosebank in Johannesburg dedicated to photographic fine art, presented DriftArt by Markus Wörsdörfer – a fascinating exhibition formed from early
The Way I See it – A Memoir
Photographer Jürgen Schadeberg was the man behind the camera of many of the photographs which are as familiar as they are iconic: Nelson Mandela gazing through the bars of his
Jaco Van Schalkwyk’s “Retroquire xiGubu”
Retroquire xiGubu Jaco Van Schalkwyk in collaboration with Allen Laing 1150 x 1540 x 1850 mm Mixed media installation This artwork forms part of Jaco Van Schalkwyk’s solo exhibition Arium,
The Expressionist
In line with their innovative #MadeOfTaste campaign, The Singleton teamed up with Anthony Bila to host a night of wonder and sensation and, of course, exceptional whisky and whisky cocktails.
Applications Open for 2017 Tierney Fellowship at the Market Photo Workshop
Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Tierney Fellowship at the Market Photo Workshop. The Market Photo Workshop, in partnership with The Tierney Family Foundation, realises the importance of
Tsoku Maela’s “The Anointing”
Tsoku Maela, The Anointing A Cape Town-based photographer, director and writer from Limpopo, Tsoku Maela found his path in life after a perplexing medical emergency in 2014 which inspired him
The Photographer Design Studio at Menlyn Mall
Renowned wildlife and portrait photographer Veronica Coetzer and her daughter Monique Blofield, will be opening The Photographer Design Studio at Menlyn Mall on 24 November. Combining over 40 years of experience and
Donna Smith Reflects on a Decade of Faces and Phases
A personal reflection on the career and photographs (particularly the Faces and Phases series) of Zanele Muholi by Donna A M Smith, who co-founded FEW (Forum for the Empowerment of Women)