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“My biggest inspiration has always been Johannesburg. For all of its challenges and all of its flaws, I very much feel that the lifeblood of my conceptual thinking comes from the conditions that we find…
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The many talents of Blessing Ngobeni
Born in the small town of Tzaneen in Limpopo, Ngobeni moved to Johannesburg at a very young age, where he experienced many hardships, from being homeless, to serving time in prison. He took to art…
Otherscapes – four fascinating installations
Four leading contemporary artists, Siemon Allen, Wim Botha, Nicholas Hlobo and Sethembile Msezane have created unique works in Otherscapes. The exhibition positions a view of contemporary South Africa through four large-scale installations that can be…
An Exploration into the African contemporary art world
The Latitudes Podcast aims to create an engaging platform that builds a new layer of access to the contemporary visual arts world in Africa. The podcast will strive to captivate a global audience, inspire new…
A unique JAG Showcase at TAF
Over the years TAF has become synonymous with accessible art and the innovative use of non-traditional art exhibition spaces. This year’s ‘Engaging Art Experience’ will host 30 exhibitors and 10 special projects which include a…
South Africans largely indifferent to calls for restitution
Officially known as Cullinan I, the diamond in the sceptre was cut from the Cullinan diamond, a 3,100-carat stone that was mined near Pretoria. A smaller diamond cut from the same stone, known as Cullinan…