The Stories In-Between “Creativity is a small defiant act of misbehaving” – Paula Scher The Artli Gallery presented a dynamic exhibition entitled The Stories In-Between, which showcased the artwork of artists Andrew Ntshabele and Toni-Ann Ballenden and the work of world-renowned sculptor, Anton Smit. Andrew Ntshabele works with figurative imagery …
Nelson Makamo – “BOTHO MOTHO BATHO” “You are not my fans, you are my inspiration.” – Nelson Makamo Nelson Makamo is a young South African artist from Modimolle in Limpopo. I first came across his work in 2017 at the Turbine Art Fair. Makamo’s primary mediums are acrylic, watercolour, oil …
‘Esther Mahlangu 85’ “To Thine Own Self Be True” – Shakespeare Dr. Esther Mahlangu is an internationally renowned South African visual artist. Recently, the Melrose Gallery held a solo exhibition titled ‘Esther Mahlangu 85’ to commemorate her 85th birthday. The exhibition also showcased a collaboration with handbag designer Carol Bouwer. …
Ngwenya Glass Factory – eSwatini “The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa, for he has so much to look forward to.” – Richard Mullin No trip to the kingdom of eSwatini is complete without a visit to the Ngwenya Glass Factory. Set …
Dada Khanyisa – “GOOD FEELINGS” “Sometimes people look pretty and then the card will ‘decline’.” – Dada Khanyisa I recently had the opportunity to visit Dada Khanyisa’s first solo exhibition at the Stevenson Gallery titled, Good Feelings. It was my first time experiencing their work and I loved it! Not only was …
DIOR at The ROM “I wanted my dresses to be constructed like buildings, moulded to the curves of the female form, styling its shape.” – Christian Dior Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit the Dior exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. I was extremely excited …
