The Scars of our Heroes – Imivumba YamaQhawe
Cape Town Opera’s upcoming production: The Scars of our Heroes – Imivumba YamaQhawe, which incorporates the story of the aftermath of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, is not the company’s first
University of Pretoria becomes first recipient of RMB Think Bench
The University of Pretoria (UP) is now home to a spectacular 13-metre sculptural public artwork – the Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) THINK Bench, a contemporary functional piece designed to celebrate
‘If you’re talking creative economy, this is it’
Yvette Nowell, head of Corporate Social Investment at Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), inherited an association with Gregory Maqoma and Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT) when she joined RMB twelve years ago.
RMB showcases Edoardo Villa’s monumental Confrontation
Just before Youth Day this year, RMB’s Think Precinct in Sandton welcomed Edoardo Villa’s thought-provoking landmark sculpture Confrontation (1978), a fitting tribute to South Africa’s history and future and one
An Afro-symphonic tribute to our beautiful country
Twice a year, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) hosts the much-loved Starlight Classics, taking concertgoers on a special musical journey with international and local artists, while enjoying gourmet picnics under the
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
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
Collaborating beyond politics
Business & Arts is a monthly column by Michelle Constant, CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA). The recent launch of dance journalist Adrienne Sichel’s book on contemporary dance Body Politics:
Making a difference through dance
2018 marks 40 years since Moving into Dance (MID) was founded in Sylvia ‘Magogo’ Glasser’s garage as a way to provide dance training to youth in underprivileged communities and equip
The power of art
Lore Watterson is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Creative Feel Magazine In this issue of Creative Feel, we celebrate a special uniqueness of Joburg and the many different developments that are revitalising
Winners of the 2018 BASA Awards announced
Taking place at Jozi’s fresh, new downtown venue, Victoria Yards, Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) today announced the winners of the 21st BASA Awards, partnered by Hollard. The annual
Art@First: The Aftermath
From 22 August until 22 September 2018, FirstRand’s Art@First Gallery will show the works of established and emerging artists from August House in an exciting new group exhibition titled The
RMB Turbine Art Fair 2018
As of July this year, the unique South African art fair that brings together galleries and artists from around the country to present and sell works in the iconic Turbine
Turbine Art Fair to be powered by exciting headline sponsor
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, has partnered with Turbine Art Fair as the headline sponsor. The RMB Turbine Art Fair is a unique
Olatunji Sanusi’s multicoloured pieces of paper
Olatunji Sanusi has always been creative. From his days spent crafting superhero belts and small boats out of paper as a boy in Nigeria, to afternoons spent quietly sketching away
A superb night under the stars
RMB Starlight Classics takes place on 2 and 3 March at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West. This Afro Symphonic tribute to our beautiful country brings together a collection of
Stories of an African Choir – Transforming lives through music
In the early 2000s, a family’s car was hijacked in a town just outside Johannesburg. Sadly, in South Africa, this is not an unusual enough event to attract much attention.
RMB Starlight Classics – A non-traditional musical event that’s stood the test of time
Twenty years ago, a night of live orchestral music beneath the stars took place at the Country Club Johannesburg. ‘Blankets, Baskets, and Bowties’ was the name of the event and
An Oasis of Hope and Creativity in Hillbrow
Artlooks & Artlines is a monthly column written by Ismail Mahomed, CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation. Hillbrow, a high-rise and densely populated suburb in the inner-city of Johannesburg, is hardly ever likely
The art of wealth
In light of South African art achieving record results at auctions both locally and internationally, such as the Pierneef that sold for R20 million earlier this year and the Irma
Investing in art
Lore Watterson is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Creative Feel Magazine South African art has been achieving record results at auctions both locally and internationally, while South African performers have gained great
Finalists announced for 20th annual BASA Awards
Business and Arts South Africa’s announcement of the 44 finalists for the prestigious annual BASA Awards. Business and Arts South Africa’s announcement of the 44 finalists for the prestigious annual
2017’s Fresh Produce
2017’s Fresh Produce started in 2014 for the second edition of the Turbine Art Fair (TAF). Fresh Produce Presented by RMB Talent Unlocked is a mentorship programme and exhibition that
Cradle of Creativity: a resounding success
The 19th ASSITEJ World Congress & Festival, Cradle of Creativity, has superseded the expectations of ASSITEJ SA, as well as ASSITEJ centres worldwide. The 19th ASSITEJ World Congress and International
Youth Artist Leadership Programme Open Call
Open call for Youth Artists Leadership programme applications Once again the internationally acclaimed Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC) @ Ebhudlweni Arts Center in Mpumalanga invites inspired & talented individuals within
Hugh Masekela – A Lucky Man
Celebrating Hugh Masekela’s participation in Rand Merchant Bank Starlight Classics. The sheer force behind Hugh Masekela’s eyes incidentally reveal the passion that is his driving source – or ‘obsession,’ as he