South Africa

SA film has its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival

The controversial movie offers a glimpse into the initiation rites of amaXhosa men. >
Woolies celebrates 85 years of quality

As Woolworths marks its 85th year, the oldest of SA's big five retailers reaffirms its commitment to excellence, and to making a difference in South Africa. >
#enlightenme: Join our live Q&A with artist Olafur Eliasson

On Thursday evening we're hosting a live Q&A with monumental Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. What do you want to ask him? >
“The Wake Up Call” by Nazlee Arbee

Directed by Anunaka, the music video/short film is a visually compelling call to action. >
The intricate illustrations of Mario Nobrega

This Emerging Creative discovered his artistic passion quite recently, but his lack of experience is no obstacle. >
The striking minimalism of AKJP’s latest collection

Take a look at the latest lookbook from South African designers Adriaan Kuiters and Jody Paulsen. >
Daniel Ting Chong teams up with PUMA on this exclusive collection

The artistic sneaker range pays tribute to African cultures. >
Fox Junction - Event Space

Fox Junction is an urban industrial entertainment venue in Johannesburg's inner city. >
How to partake in Africa's biggest design event – wherever you are

With so much happening at the 2017 Design Indaba Festival, we can't blame you if you feel like you can't keep up. >
New and bold furniture designs from Siyanda Mbele

South African interior designer Siyanda Mbele unveils new work. >
Thandiwe Msebenzi

Photographer

South African photographer Thandiwe Msebenzi tackles social problems and culture in her images. >
Design Indaba to collaborate with IKEA

Design Indaba is proud to announce a collaboration with global homeware giant IKEA, set to launch at the Design Indaba Festival 2017. >
Carina Bonse

Art Director

Carina "The Wizard" Bonse is an Art Direction and Design graduate from Red & Yellow, South Africa, who won Loerie Awards in her first, second and third years. >
Design That Heals

Founder and director of Les centres GHESKIO Dr Jean-William Pape has dedicated his career to combating diarrheal diseases in Haiti. >
Ants on a Shrimp

“What happens when the world’s most acclaimed restaurant picks up and moves halfway across the world?” >
Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes

Classical fairytales with an African twist. >
The Happy Film

The Happy Film is a feature-length documentary in which Stefan Sagmeister undergoes a series of self-experiments. >
10 things a photographer should know

#1. Don't be a photographer >
Fashion meets fine art at Lexus SA Menswear Week ‘17

Fine artist David Brits collaborates with menswear clothing line Good Good Good for Lexus SA Menswear Week AW17. >
American Masters — Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future

“Closure was something I didn’t have with my dad. But I forgive him for his genius,” says Eric Saarinen. >
How deeply should an artist’s identity be tied to their work?

Emerging Creatives alumna Kobie Nieuwoudt tells us about her artistic impetus – and it’s something we all have access to within ourselves. >
"Everything is possible at Design Indaba": We talk to Nelly Ben Hayoun

Ahead of her third appearance on the Design Indaba stage, we talk to Nelly Ben Hayoun about her DI experiences, inspiration and why impossible doesn’t exist. >
Meet visual artist Qhama Maswana

The Eastern Cape-based painters work is a celebration of African beauty. >
40 rising stars join the creative constellation

Meet the 2017 Emerging Creatives, the next wave of South Africa’s buzzing design scene. >

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