South Africa

Gqama Ntyatyambo: Capturing the dynamics of the modern woman

Alinah Seloane tells us why she nominated this artwork for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2017. >
The Butterfly Wall: Expressing the tension between preciousness and mundaneness

Jo-Ann Strauss tells us why she nominated this art installation for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2017. >
The Sankara Rug: Weaving the past into the future

Bielle Bellingham tells us why she nominated the handcrafted Sankara Rug for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2017, the Rug went on to win the public vote. >
The self-portraiture of South African photographer Mohau Modisakeng

Nakhane Toure tells us why he nominated SA visual artist Mohau Modisakeng's sculpture for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2017. >
A celebration of colour and subtlety in a Morocco-inspired dress

Victor Dlamini tells us why he nominated The Moroccan Magic Dress for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2017. >
Functionality is key to the notion of beauty

South African celebrity chef Siba Mtongana tells us why she nominated a unique wooden backpack for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2017. >
The beauty of sustainable design in Joe Slovo West Community Project

Hanneke Schutte tells us why she nominated this community upliftment project for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2017. >
Robin Rhode

Artist

Berlin-based South African artist Robin Rhode uses public space as a stage for his highly visual work. >
Freestyle Love Supreme

Musician

Freestyle Love Supreme is an American hip-hop crew with a TV show in which five performers take the crowd on a non-stop, hip-hop improv ride with no script. >
Mohau Modisakeng

Artist • Sculptor

Mohau Modisakeng is a South African multidisciplinary visual artist. >
Kevin Kimwelle

Architect

Kevin Kimwelle is an architect who works to bring together sustainability and ethical design in his projects. >
Loyiso Mkize

Artist

Loyiso Mkize is a Cape Townian visual artist and painter. >
Mark Rautenbach

Textile Designer

Mark Rautenbach is a South African multimedia artist who specialises in textile craft. >
Caroline Vieira

Ceramicist

Caroline Vieira is a Johannesburg-based ceramic artist and teacher. >
Nandi Mngoma

Fashion Designer

Nandi Mngoma is a South African TV personality, dancer and singer. >
Thebe Magugu

Thebe Magugu is a South African fashion designer, photographer and stylist. >
Blue Forest Collective

Filmmaker

Blue Forest Collective is a multitalented group of creative people based in South Africa. >
Nkuli Mlangeni

Textile Designer

Nkuli Mlangeni is a textile designer and fashion rebel. >
Victor Dlamini

Photographer

Victor Dlamini is a social observer, writer, photographer and global traveller. >
Siba Mtongana

Chef

Siba Mtongana is a South African celebrity chef and food writer. >
Roger Ballen

Photographer

Roger Ballen is a renowned International photographer based in South Africa. >
Nakhane Touré

Musician

Nakhane Touré is a musician, author and actor based in Johannesburg, South Africa. >
Jo-Ann Strauss

Curator

Jo-Ann Strauss is a media presenter, model and entrepreneur. >
Bielle Bellingham

Editor

Bielle Bellingham is a stylist, feature writer and creative strategist. >

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