Maboneng becomes arty again
By Edward Tsumele In recent months, especially just before the lockdown, there was a sense that Maboneng is somehow struggling to maintain its soul in general as what has always … Read More
Month: September 2020
Virtual RMB Turbine Art Fair extended
By CityLife Arts Writer RMB Turbine Art Fair launched its online fair on August 28, and now, according to the organisers, due to the enthusiastic support from art lovers and … Read More
From slavery to colonialism and school rules: a history of myths about black hair
“Your hair feels like pubic hair.” That was one of the first insults that someone hurled at my hair. She was a junior at my school. She would touch my … Read More
Leave black man or black woman’s hair alone: It is God given and beautiful
EDITORS NOTE And so on Monday all 880 Clicks shops were forced to close by protesting EFF members over the health group’s racist advert that they published on Friday, September … Read More
Edoardo Villa’s ‘Carlton Hotel’ sculpture Traverse sells for millions of Rands at auction
By CityLife Arts Writer Aspire Art Auctions’ recent sale of Modern and Contemporary art in Johannesburg yielded impressive results, with many lots selling well within and above their estimate range … Read More
Nelson Makomo’s Boy with Glasses tops auction sales
By CityLife Arts Writer In what can only be read as an affirmation of South African art and artists, Strauss & Co posted a new record turnover for an individual … Read More
Joburg weekend markets welcome Spring season irrespective of Covid
Traders welcome the much –awaited opening of markets By Edward Tsumele I found a group of people congregating around their stall. Curious, I moved closer and saw what it was … Read More