Contemporary Art

Graffiti Is An Eye-Catching Way To Create Lively Spaces In Cities

Whether it’s tagging (the stylised writing of an individual or crew’s name), posters, stickers, installations, murals or mosaics, graffiti has always been a contentious issue. Countries like the US, UK and Australia have adopted aggressi...

Joburg Post·almost 5 years ago

#ArtAppreciation: African Traditions Of Hair-Braiding, Hats, Headscarves And Contemporary Urban Style

Born in the Mexican border town of Yuma, Arizona, Gary Stephens arrived in South Africa in 2008. He studied painting and drawing at the University of Arizona and the San Francisco Art Instiutute. For the past thirty years, he has worked ...

Joburg Post·almost 5 years ago

#ArtistAppreciation An Expression Of The Tools Of Oppression

 Born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Lungiswa Gqunta completed her undergraduate degree at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in 2012 with a B-Tech Degree in Fine Art Sculpture. In 2014, she moved to Cape Town, where she comple...

Joburg Post·almost 5 years ago

Kenya’s 10 Best Contemporary Art Galleries

Kenya’s constantly evolving art scene revolves around a number of emerging and world-acclaimed artists predominantly from Kenya and the surrounding East African region, with art spaces clustered around Nairobi and Mombasa. Despite the hi...

Lilian Dairra·over 4 years ago

Manthe Ribane: Bridging the gap between tradition and contemporary expression

Manthe Ribane, a South African artist who deftly blends tradition and contemporary elements in her captivating work. Despite not always in the limelight, Ribane's unique perspectives and dedication to cultural heritage make her a promisi...

Lindelwa Masuku ·10 months ago

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