Two giants of 20th-century art, Andy Warhol and Irma Stern, lead the catalogue for Strauss & Co’s upcoming live-virtual auction of modern and contemporary art, to be held on Tuesday, 24 June in Cape Town. The 70-lot sale brings together a compelling selection of established names and emerging voices, including high-value works by William Kentridge, […] More
Interview by Gordon Glyn-Jones: Part of the SA Gamechangers series Greg Karvellas has worked across nearly every corner of South African theatre. From his early days in stage management to his years as artistic director at The Fugard Theatre, he has built a career around collaboration, care and craft. Now based between Europe and South […] More
I believe it was motivational author William Arthur Ward who once said: “If your mind can imagine it, or dream it, you can achieve it.” As far as digital filmmaking goes, with the recent release of Google AI’s stunning new cinematic video generator, that quote is no longer a far-fetched fantasy. It’s now a certain […] More
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group’s wild popularity and soundtracked the California dream, has died, his family announced on Wednesday. He was 82. The statement on Instagram did not give a cause. Wilson was placed under a legal conservatorship last year due to a “major neurocognitive disorder.” “We are at a […] More
We’re spoiled for choice with arts festivals in South Africa that showcase the nation’s booming cultural scene. And with the skies turning grey, there’s no better time to appreciate the colourful creativity and thoughtful reflections the arts offer. Performances, screenings and lively discussions are coming to stages across the country. With a variety of genres […] More
Festival season is upon us, and there is a myriad of worthwhile events to go to. A number of our best festivals will, as they tend to have some international performances for us to revel in. But what is the hottest ticket in town so far? THE HOTTEST TICKETS IN TOWN? Last week, Eswatini was […] More
Fans of local rap might be familiar with the Tswyza Show. This cleverly crafted podcast sees rappers interviewed in rhyme. A beat is played, and a session of poetic and rhythmical sparring ensues. Tswyza, whose given name is Kope Makgae, poses wordy questions to his guests, who in turn respond with insightful stanzas of their […] More
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has described the late Rashid Lombard as a storyteller who was unafraid to document South African history. The acclaimed photographer, cultural activist, and jazz promoter passed away peacefully on Wednesday at the age of 74, surrounded by his loved ones. “Rashid Lombard was more than a photographer. He […] More
The groundbreaking Nigerian animated series Iyanu will premiere on Showmax across 44 African countries on Friday, 13 June. The release is perfectly timed for Father’s Day and the school holidays. This thrilling series draws deeply from Nigerian culture, music, and mythology. THE STORY OF ‘IYANU’ It tells the story of a teenage orphan who discovers […] More
Have you heard or seen Jungle Beat, the animation produced by Sunrise Animation Studios in Cape Town? Locally produced animations very seldom get their time in the sun. Not only is this series and film one widely enjoyed, but it is also receiving a sequel, and this second instalment will be shown in cinemas. WHAT […] More
Strauss & Co set a new world record for Russia-born South African painter Vladimir Tretchikoff with the sale of his 1955 portrait Lady from the Orient for R31 110 000 ($1 731 845 / £1 283 432). The iconic painting was sold to an anonymous telephone bidder after a dramatic flurry of 89 bids, narrowly beating a determined in-room […] More
Vladimir Tretchikoff was a Russian-born South African artist best known for his vividly coloured, often exotic paintings that became hugely popular with the general public during the mid-20th century. Though often dismissed by art critics, Tretchikoff’s work earned him immense commercial success and a kind of cult status. Key facts Career highlights Most famous works […] More
