Artist turns Johannesburg’s decay and dysfunction into vast canvas
Johannesburg — When artist Robin Rhode needed a canvas for his latest work, he found it at an abandoned... Read more
13 Sep
Gayton McKenzie fires back at David Kau’s remarks
Cape Town – Sport, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has firmly addressed comedian David Kau’s public appeal for... Read more
17 Aug
SA’s new arts minister can grow the industry – scholars outline what Gayton McKenzie’s 7 priorities should be
Akhona Ndzuta, University of the Witwatersrand; Johanna Mavhungu, University of the Witwatersrand, and Munyaradzi Chatikobo, University of the Witwatersrand... Read more
11 Aug
South Africa makes opera its own at home as its stars shine abroad
Johannesburg — South African opera has developed its own uniquely local style – both in the make-up of its... Read more
3 Aug
Pandor ‘was misunderstood as demeaning the arts’ – Dirco
Cape Town – International Relations and Co-operation Minister Naledi Pandor has issued an apology to the arts community after... Read more
3 May, 2023
Street art animates Johannesburg’s gritty streets
Johannesburg – Next to a wall surrounding an empty lot in central Johannesburg, a cherry picker carries a man... Read more
15 Oct, 2022
Rising star of African art hits on colonialism, tyranny and beauty of black
Bambilor – In a serene studio filled with birdsong, Omar Ba takes off his shoes and gets down on... Read more
23 May, 2022
NFT of Mandela’s arrest warrant auctioned for $130 000
Johannesburg – An NFT version of an arrest warrant for Nelson Mandela has raised $130 550 at auction, with proceeds... Read more
27 Mar, 2022
NFT of Mandela’s arrest warrant up for grabs
Johannesburg – An NFT version of a 61-year-old arrest warrant for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, will be auctioned off at... Read more
24 Mar, 2022
Art of trash: Feting South Africa’s overlooked waste pickers
Johannesburg – To many they are just filthy-looking jumbo bags bursting at the seams with recyclable waste wheeled along... Read more
5 Nov, 2021
