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Writing by Manelisi Dabata, published on Forbes Africa.
Architecture Of Fine Art: The South African Turning Manifestation Into A Masterpiece
Buqaqawuli Nobakada brings architectural thinking into her mixed-media art. Through lace, blueprints and ideas of home, the South African artist explores how imagination and manifestation can become tangible creative experiences.
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Youth Day In South Africa: One Frame, Fifty Years Later
Fifty years after the Soweto Uprising, Sam Nzima’s photograph of Hector Pieterson remains a powerful historical record. A conversation with Nzima’s son examines its worldwide influence and the personal consequences of capturing that moment.
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From Garage To Garment, Inside South Africa’s Fashion Ateliers
Three South African designers blend cultural heritage, contemporary silhouettes and meticulous craftsmanship. Their ateliers reveal how local textiles and personal narratives are finding expression in luxury clothing and reaching an international audience.
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‘Global Studios Like Disney And Lucasfilm Are Collaborating With African Creators’: How This South African Is Helping Sketch The Future Of African Animation
Digital Canvas Academy founder Tumelo Selamolela reflects on African animation’s expanding possibilities. As international studios collaborate with local creators, the focus shifts toward original storytelling grounded in African experiences and identity.
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‘It’s The World’s Turn To Now Buy From Africa’: From Creating Handmade Toys As A Child To Continuing To Excel Playing With Design
At Decorex Joburg, architect and designer Charles O. Job reflects on a journey from Nigeria to Switzerland. He considers the connections between his two disciplines and the growing international appetite for African creativity.
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How To Buy African Art Smartly: Expert Tips
A guide to approaching African art with curiosity and intention. Expert advice places personal connection and emotional response alongside investment considerations, encouraging collectors to build collections that reflect their own interests and identity.
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A Snapshot Of South African Fashion: From The Runway To The Future
South African Fashion Week SS25 in Johannesburg spotlights emerging designers, including Mimangaliso Ndiko. Through runway debuts and varied textures, the story considers how a new generation is expanding the language of African fashion.
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