Acclaimed South African-born artist, Marlene Dumas, takes pride of place in Venice this year in a solo exhibition at the Palazzo Grassi situated on the Grand Canal. "open-end”, a major monographic exhibition dedicated to Dumas,…
It has been reported that the Russian Pavilion at the world-renowned Venice Biennale has uncomfortably close ties to President Putin. The women behind Smart Art, the company contracted to produce the pavilion for the next…
Yakhal’ Inkomo is the first curatorial iteration from the Bongi Dhlomo collection selected by artist and curator Dhlomo on behalf of the Javett Foundation between 2017 and 2019. It is a unique collection of more…
The Biennale Arte held every two years since its founding in 1895 in Venice, Italy is a highlight on the international art calendar. Now in its 59th iteration it takes place from 23rd April until…
Russia has far greater problems at present but the potential damage unskilled workers can cause should not be ignored. A newly appointed security guard at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Center in the city of Yekaterinburg…
The iconic home and studio of one of South Africa’s most famous artists, Irma Stern, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. After the death of the artist in 1966, the house known as “The Firs”…