Tattooing is considered among the oldest forms of art - the word itself ‘’tatau’’ is derived from Samoan, although...
Art
Our art section is a curated collection of interviews, showcases, news and exhibitions that celebrate the diverse nature and nuance of artists and their practice; from South Africa to beyond our borders.
Samurai Farai whips up one-of-a-kind piece of artwork for Dutch denim brand, Denham
In Collaboration with Trailblazing South African multi-disciplinary artist, Samurai Farai and Dutch denim brand,...
Natalie Paneng Creates Her Own Wave
Suspending oneself directly into one’s artistic practice can be a kind of metaphor for the intimacy and directness...
Recreating art history through an African lens with Zandile Tshabalala
“I tend to think that having that extreme colour, that kind of black, is amazingly beautiful... and powerful. What I...
Influential shape-shifter and twofold artist-photographer, Soweto-born Fhatuwani Mukheli debuts first solo show in Cape Town
This July, Kindred Gallery brings to life an inceptive edition to their Winter exhibition programming, following the...
Fhatuwani Mukheli begins his Reign as an Artist
Fhatuwani Mukheli has an air of unbridled joy about him - infectiously positive and determined, as a national treasure...
Hyper-Nostalgic Expression with Franadilla
Attempting to encapsulate any creative is difficult - the very nature of expressive artistry is best left undefined,...
An Unbreakable Bond Through Fashion, Art and Family with Fuata Moyo’s Enigmatic Mbiola Siblings
It’s one thing to build a brand or company - to be a founder, and hold responsibility for the fruition of one’s dreams...
Alternative Pathways to Artistic Expression with Lebo Kekana’s “FEDE Arthouse”
The traditional gallery model is a necessary function and incubator of artists and exhibitions - yet a gallery is...
Focusing on Form with Ross Robertson of Oliver Whyte Studio
The pathway from architect to designer and artist seems to be gaining ubiquity - from Danielle Smith, a previous...
A Mother and Maverick of South African Art, Jana Terblanche
The image traditionally held for the art world, when it comes to both people and institutions, is quite austere; a...
Excavations of the Psyche with Roger Ballen
There are certain artists who possess a power and ability to expose us to what we refuse to see; and such artists tend...