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Beo-Wolf
Lulama Wolf and Bang & Olufsen collaborate for the ‘Art of A9’ series.
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Great Places: Magugu House
Design Indaba Emerging Creative Alumni Thebe Magugu opens flagship retail store
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Take a look
Young South African photographer wins two major photography awards in France.
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Unforgettable interiors
Mr Price unveils new decor collection with former Emerging Creative Naledi Modupi.
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Heating up
The inaugural HEAT Winter Arts Festival takes over Cape Town.
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Into the ecosphere
A trilogy of element-inspired exhibition rooms use art to explore the concept of worldmaking.
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All’s fair
Exceptional artist talent convened in Johannesburg for the RMB Latitudes Art Fair.
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Lost and found
A new exhibition commemorates the recovery of Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi’s lost artworks.
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Art meets tech
One-of-a-kind vehicle combines colour-change technology with the artistic language of Esther Mahlangu.
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Art that captivates the present and the future
Boemo Diale is the latest recipient of the Tomorrows/Today Prize for emerging artists.
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Lasting impressions
Thando Ntuli of MUNKUS takes home the top prize at the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2023.
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A feast for the senses
Three South African venues have been shortlisted for the 2023 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards.
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Art at its peak
Artists used land as their canvas in the highest exhibition of land art in Asia.
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Women in art
Nada Baraka is the winner of the 2023 ANNA Award recognising women artists from Africa.
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Behind the scenes
Fashion designer Thabo Kopele gave audiences a glimpse into studio life at Decorex Joburg 2023.
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Goal oriented
Design Indaba Emerging Creative alum Thebe Magugu designed the new Orlando Pirates kit.
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Self-titled
The latest exhibition by renowned South African visual activist Zanele Muholi is autobiographical.
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Creative outlet
This 2023 Design Indaba Emerging Creative offers artists the opportunity to use Persian carpets as a canvas.
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Synth wave
Yuri Suzuki has created a web experience celebrating the legendary Moog synthesiser.
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Hands on
Rejoice Kunene aims to ‘foster a deeper appreciation for African heritage and its relevance in contemporary society’.
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Bathroom break
Tom Dixon collaborates with Cosentino on a bold new vision for bathrooms.
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The New Medium
The first fine-art physical NFT gallery in South Africa opens in Johannesburg.
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Main character
This Design Indaba Emerging Creative captures a spark of hope in his artworks.
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Something from nothing
Solar Foods’ photosynthesis-inspired process is creating a new future for food.
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