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Identity expression
2023 Design Indaba Emerging Creative Riley Axon uses their creative expression to digest the way the world perceives them.
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Letter days
When an alphabet saves a culture.
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Perfect pair
This 2023 Design Indaba Emerging Creatives duo share a love of creativity, craft and collaboration.
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Material boy
This contemporary artist loves challenging notions of understanding and breaking the rules.
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Light work
This wind-up flashlight kit was designed in collaboration with its intended users.
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She shoots
SAFTA-nominated director Jessie Zinn is a Design Indaba Emerging Creative for 2023.
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Black and white
The new edition of Ernest Cole’s monumental photobook documenting the injustices of apartheid includes previously unseen material.
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Cunning stunts
South African artist Frank van Reenen’s latest solo exhibition explores human folly.
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Crowning glory
This series of ceramic and bronze sculptures pays homage to African women’s hairstyles.
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Blossoming creativity
The first contemporary florilegium in Africa is reviving botanical art with the aim of furthering conservation.
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African consciousness illuminated
A dynamic new exhibition probes the way black culture wishes to represent itself.
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Building blocks
Design Indaba Emerging Creative for 2022 Lehlogonolo Carol Khaas has been passionate about architecture since an early age.
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Hopeful romantic
Blurring disciplinary boundaries, Cape Town-based creative Mikhailia Petersen builds intricate narratives in her photo series.
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Head above water
Former Design Indaba Emerging Creative Kenyaa Mzee’s latest visual collection is exhibiting at Youngblood Gallery, Cape Town in October.
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Parking off
Design Indaba, Beefeater Gin and I Love The Dough collaborated on turning a pavement into a community-minded parklet.
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The search for South Africa’s next generation of creative sensations is back!
Applications to participate in the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives Class of 2023 are now open!
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Primrose Chimhanda
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Textile Designer
Influenced by architecture and interior design, this young designer creates fascinating prints.
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A new public pavilion by Es Devlin creates a glimpse into the future of electric travel
A new interactive installation designed by award-winning designer Es Devlin, and commissioned by Mercedes-Benz South Africa, is now open to the public.
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Noma: A temporary place called home
Filmmaker Pablo Pinedo Bóveda’s Noma looks at the struggles of a South African slum community.
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MBOISA: The Umthi Hanging Lamp is guided by nature and beauty of wood
Meyer von Wielligh's Umthi Hanging Lamp was designed to reflect organic beauty.
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Masana Collection by the Kraal Gallery
The Masana Collection is a new range of handwoven rugs, each made by a single artisan from natural hand-spun yarn.
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Xplore Designs
Product Designer
Xplore Designs creates wooden 3D puzzles for children and adults.
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Essie Letterpress
Graphic Designer
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Illustrator
Two-person design and print team, Essie focusses on designing and printing letterpressed artworks and other stationery items.
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Jess Ceramics
Ceramicist
Jess Ceramics takes pride in its exclusive and unique functional and decorative ceramic products.
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