Young women artists exhibiting at Parkhurst pop up gallery
By CityLIfe Arts Writer Nomsa Motale is one of the young artists benefitting from a platform of a travelling pop up art gallery, supported by Kena Foundation. The gallery is … Read More
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra’s season of springtime classics on
By CityLife Arts Writer After a highly successful Winter Season, the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) returns with a spring in its step for an Early Spring Season of classical music … Read More
Biyi Bandele, a serial storyteller who elevated Nigerian culture
Ezinne Ezepue, University of Nigeria The writer, film-maker and theatre creator Biyi Bandele has passed away at the age of 54, news that has stunned the West African arts community … Read More
Popular FNB Art Joburg to kick off on September 1 as multi-disciplinary artist Dada Khanyisa is declared winner of Art Prize
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/Arts Editor On Thursday, August 18. 2022, the creative sector came in huge numbers to fill up a cosy restaurant in Sandton, in which the details of … Read More
Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra says its recent concerts were a success: Is the Orchestra finally putting controversy over its founding behind it?
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARETS Editor It may have been greeted by controversy in the manner in which it was formed, without sufficient consultation within the industry by its sponsor, the … Read More
Jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini releases new album In The Spirit of Ntu
By CityLife Arts Writer South African Jazz Composer and Pianist, Nduduzo Makhathini presents his new album, In The Spirit of Ntu. This is a 10-track album that explores the thematic, sonic and … Read More
Veteran photographer and writer Obie Oberholzer publishes new book
By CityLife Arts Writer Photographer and writer Obie Oberholzer is difficult to find as he’s mostly somewhere else, riding the roads of his beloved Southern Africa. A free spirit, a … Read More