“Frauenstreik,” Switzerland’s annual women’s march took place on 14 June 22, two … [Read more...] about Notes on a Speculative Photo Album: Gabrielle Goliath’s ‘This song is for…’
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Partnership is life: PLAYCE, Shade and Brixton
The reclaimers (or bagerezi) collect, divide and select materials that find … [Read more...] about Partnership is life: PLAYCE, Shade and Brixton
Mediator of curiosity: Mawande Ka Zenzile’s ‘Nqanda nanga’manzi engene’ndlini’
At a cavernous eatery for carnivores in Johannesburg’s Parktown suburb, visual … [Read more...] about Mediator of curiosity: Mawande Ka Zenzile’s ‘Nqanda nanga’manzi engene’ndlini’
Monstrous Elasticity: Ruth Sacks’ ‘The Remaindering’
In 2013, I played a minor role in the production team for Ruth Sacks’ third … [Read more...] about Monstrous Elasticity: Ruth Sacks’ ‘The Remaindering’
Rot and rebirth: ‘Spring Awakening’ at Southern Guild
As Autumn slows down Cape Town for Winter’s halt, Southern Guild hosts a … [Read more...] about Rot and rebirth: ‘Spring Awakening’ at Southern Guild
Material is the message: Nina Barnett & Jeremy Bolen’s ‘Weight in the Air’
Who would have thought the Indiana Jones franchise to be a pop cultural comment … [Read more...] about Material is the message: Nina Barnett & Jeremy Bolen’s ‘Weight in the Air’
Hybridity & the politics of the self: ‘Nguni – Kwelakithi’ at KZNSA
I am not Zulu even though I am descendent from Zulu people. An ocean of … [Read more...] about Hybridity & the politics of the self: ‘Nguni – Kwelakithi’ at KZNSA
Speculative fiction and speaking in signs: Mack Magagane’s ‘Ellipse’
It is liberating to enter a room of photographs that are not forcefully ‘about’ … [Read more...] about Speculative fiction and speaking in signs: Mack Magagane’s ‘Ellipse’
Marilyn Martin, former director of the South African National Gallery, passes
Today we honour the life of Marilyn Martin, who passed away on Sunday, 22 May … [Read more...] about Marilyn Martin, former director of the South African National Gallery, passes
Images of shared history: ‘Photo book! Photo-book! Photobook!’ at A4
Photo book! Photo-book! Photobook! at the A4 Foundation in Cape Town comprises … [Read more...] about Images of shared history: ‘Photo book! Photo-book! Photobook!’ at A4
