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Kyle Kemink’s typo/graphic artwork pushes the boundaries of creative exploration
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Kutlwano Angela Monyai uses paint, crochet and fabric to embody the Black female experience
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One architectural drawing a day for 365 days has culminated in the exhibition RSA 365
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Cape Town’s beloved Irma Stern Museum celebrates its semicentennial with a line-up of exhibitions, events and talks.
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14 Feb 22
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Nokukhanya Charity Vilakazi’s work explores the power of the stories African grandmothers tell their grandchildren.
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6 Feb 22
Light my wire
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A contemporary spin on telephone wire weaving makes for a range of mesmerising pendants.
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6 Feb 22
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Luke Rudman uses performance art, photography and painting to explore queerness.
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3 Feb 22
The body eclectic
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Queerness and environmentalism are central to the work of Luke Rudman
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31 Jan 22
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100 Beautiful Baskets
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17 Dec 21
How Re-roll Station is helping African fashion entrepreneurs launch their brands globally
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