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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.
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...
Liberty Battson’s Ode to 20th Century Masters in her Latest Showcase, Yada-Yada Club
“Yada-Yada like Blah-Blah like Dada.” “A persistent theme in Liberty Battson’s work has been the language of visual...
Southern Guild Presents ‘Spring Awakening’ – A Study On The Dissolving Boundary Between Art and Design
“The concept for Spring Awakening arises from the idea of spring as a time of intense ecological, physical and...
Vogue Nights Jozi, Celebrating Expression and Euphoria with Genesis All Black
If you’ve read some of my articles before – you’ll know that I am the biggest advocate for the creative economy....
The 59th Venice Biennale: An Inside Look at Countries and Contemporary Art
“The Milk of Dreams takes its title from a book by Leonora Carrington (1917–2011) in which the Surrealist artist...
WGSN X Coloro SS24: Collating Future Colour Forecasts with Confectionary
In collaboration with Coloro, WGSN brings us “A Window to The Future of Colour”, showcasing the key colours predicted...
The Art of Contemporary Draughtsmanship with Callan Grecia
I’ve known of Callan Grecia’s work for about a year now. I believe that he is one of the most exciting, emerging...
Spiritualism as African Performance Art with Yonela Makoba
My first interviewee for CEC, Yonela Makoba, is setting the local art scene ablaze. As a combination of text and...
