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Identity: History and triumph in handwriting
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Albie Sachs tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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12 Feb 18
“Philanderer” brooch: Jewellery that tells a different story
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Claudette Schreuders tells us why she nominated this handcrafted piece of jewellery for Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018.
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12 Feb 18
Vote now for The Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018
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Our search for a South African object that challenges the very definition of beauty has begun – take a look at this year’s 10 contenders!
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9 Feb 18
VRapeutic is pioneering virtual reality therapy in Egypt
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The new tech is catching on in healthcare sectors all over the world. This startup is bringing it to North Africa.
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9 Feb 18
Niger-based architect Mariam Kamara to be mentored by Sir David Adjaye
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The two architects will work together for two years as part of the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative.
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8 Feb 18
Nightscape at Design Indaba will be an urban night festival to remember
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From pop-up galleries, exhibitions, exclusive music performances and food experiences, we have something for everyone!
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7 Feb 18
Design Indaba Conference will be simulcast across several South African cities
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Joburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Potchefstroom will have venues that will be simulcasting the conference.
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5 Feb 18
Designer Thebe Magugu explores escapism in his latest collection
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"I started to imagine a woman taking to the great outdoors, to escape the burdens and noise of urban living."
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1 Feb 18
The value of place and heritage with Yassine Morabite
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We caught up with the quirkily styled Moroccan artist to talk about his ever evolving career.
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30 Jan 18
Selly Raby Kane on creating sci-fi fashion in Senegal
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“I want people to dive into a universe, I want them to dive into a story and I want them to feel like they’re in a timeless space.”
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30 Jan 18
Digi Lab Africa aims to train aspirant digital creatives for free
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The programme is looking for creatives who want to work in the digital music, animation, virtual reality and film world.
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26 Jan 18
40 South African creatives to watch
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African Design
Curious as to what Cape Town’s creative scene might look like in years to come? Look no further.
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23 Jan 18
American architect Josh Greene on why he chose to work in Rwanda
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"It’s not just simply design, it’s a whole process that has really been enlightening for me.”
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22 Jan 18
Brenda Livoi on leading Kenya’s largest innovation hub
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The Gearbox mechanical lead chats to us about creating more space for women in the African tech sector.
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19 Jan 18
Afrofuturist Osborne Macharia's Magadi takes a fantastical look at a pressing issue
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At Design Indaba 2017, Osborne Macharia introduced the audience to Magadi, a new series which focusses on a group of former female circumcisers.
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16 Jan 18
On what the abandoned landmarks of Joburg tell us about the city
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A story of neglect, dereliction and emptiness in Johannesburg.
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6 Jan 18
Yemi Kacoutie on immersing herself in the world of building design
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"Architects don’t just design buildings, they also influence the impact these buildings have on the humans who occupy them."
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20 Dec 17
South Africa meets Japan while design meets culture
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“Ultimately, we believe that our uniqueness does not come from specific elements of African or Asian cultures, it just stems from us."
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19 Dec 17
The #ArchForArch adds more public art at Constitution Hill
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On the 21st anniversary of our Constitution, an Arch for Arch is installed at Constitution Hill.
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15 Dec 17
Matsidiso makes handmade shoes for modern customers
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The Cape Town-based label makes one-of-a-kind shoes while also giving back to its workers
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15 Dec 17
#ArchForArch 6: Bringing the Arch for Arch to life
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In our final episode, we learn what it took to pull off this momentous challenge.
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9 Dec 17
#ArchForArch 5: Bishop Margaret Vertue on Desmond Tutu and the true role of the church in South Africa
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The anglican priest shares with us her thoughts on the Arch’s legacy in the 5th episode of our series on the Arch for Arch project.
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8 Dec 17
#ArchForArch 4: Albie Sachs on the remarkable legacy of Desmond Tutu
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In the fourth episode of our video series, the former judge examines his relationship with the Arch.
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7 Dec 17
Awundiboni looks at how rape culture reduces women's everyday experiences
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Thandiwe Msebenzi talks about her photography work as well as how she wants to use VR to further explore the topic.
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4 Dec 17
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