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Banksy artwork
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Eight men found guilty of stealing Banksy artwork from Paris attack site

Woven
Art and Artists

Lively and uplifting: The Jazzart Dance Theatre presents ‘Woven’

Bic
Art and Artists

Celebrating Africa: Entries to Bic’s Art Master open

Banksy artwork
Art and Artists

Eight men found guilty of stealing Banksy artwork from Paris attack site

Woven
Art and Artists

Lively and uplifting: The Jazzart Dance Theatre presents ‘Woven’

Bic
Art and Artists

Celebrating Africa: Entries to Bic’s Art Master open

Pablo Picasso
Art and Artists

Myth of Pablo Picasso as a ‘lone genius creator’ unmasked

By The Conversation23-06-2022 18:21

Pablo Picasso served as the centre of several creative hubs, though the famous artist rarely acknowledged his creative collaborators.

Singita
Art and Artists

Singita introduces two dedicated art galleries

By Nokuthula Ngcobo21-06-2022 06:42

The first art gallery space was piloted at Singita Sabi Sand earlier this year with a second opening at Singita Kruger National Park coming in July.

Sketch artist
Art and Artists

Meet the artist who plans to sketch ‘every London pub’

By Agence France-Presse18-06-2022 09:51

A sketch artist Lydia Wood, has boosted her social media followers through sketches of well-loved London pubs and plan to draw all 3 500 pubs

Petrit Halilaj
Art and Artists

Petrit Halilaj revisits childhood trauma with drawings made as a refugee

By AFP14-06-2022 11:41

Refugee turned artist Petrit Halilaj revisits an old drawing he made during the Kosovo conflict which caught the attention of Kofi Annan.

Art AI
Art and Artists

Is Artificial Intelligence the future of art?

By AFP12-06-2022 13:55

Art’s next big thing: Creating artworks with the help of AI is part of the new generative art movement. Humans create rules for computers.

Zeitz Mocaa
Art and Artists

‘When We See Us’: Zeitz Mocaa launchs Art & Opulence fundraiser gala

By Nokuthula Ngcobo11-06-2022 06:05

The Zeitz Mocaa Gala and its theme is a celebration of excellence, triumph and affirmation of the global Black experience.

Durban FilmMart
Art and Artists

From Africa to the world: The Durban FilmMart to be hosted in July

By Nokuthula Ngcobo09-06-2022 22:17

Durban FilmMart speaks to established and emerging directors, scriptwriters, producers, filmmakers, creatives and actors.

Jomba
Art and Artists

Jomba! Dance Experience submissions now open

By Nokuthula Ngcobo09-06-2022 18:56

Submissions are open for the two public access platforms for 2022: the Jomba! Open Horizons and the Jomba! Youth Open Horizons.

Paula Rego
Art and Artists

RIP: British-Portuguese artist Paula Rego dies aged 87

By AFP09-06-2022 12:03

Portuguese-born, British artist Paula Rego has passed away in London aged 87. Rego’s is regarded as ‘the most international of artists’.

Art Centre Khayelitsha
Art and Artists

Ntinga Khozi Fine Art Centre: Owner Nwabisa Nkonyana hopes to expand

By Ground Up08-06-2022 14:29

‘We have so many artists in Khayelitsha’ says Nwabisa Nkonyana who teaches local kids art at The Ntinga Khozi Fine Art Centre.

Banksy artwork
Art and Artists

Eight men on trial for stealing a Banksy artwork in Paris

By AFP08-06-2022 11:53

Seven Frenchmen and an Italian go on trial after being accused of stealing a Banksy artwork in January 2019.

Philippe Starck
Art and Artists

Philippe Starck unveils new Dior chair and predicts the end of design

By AFP07-06-2022 17:01

French designer and architect Philippe Starck believes the ‘dematerialisation’ of modern life will soon make design and his talents redundant.

Ukraine war exhibition
Art and Artists

‘Ukraine – Crucifixion: The war already gets its own museum show in Kyiv

By AFP07-06-2022 12:48

A new exhibition in Kyiv is displaying artefacts recovered from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The show offers a closer look at the conflict.

Feni Chulumanco
Art and Artists

Feni Chulumanco: The long hours and hard work are paying off

By New Frame07-06-2022 11:18

The young artist’s paintings tell the story of his upbringing and his determination to create excellent, original pieces.

Cape Town Festival
Art and Artists

Cape Town Festival reimagines role of buskers

By Nokuthula Ngcobo04-06-2022 06:17

Cape Town Festival offers unique entertainment with a local flavour that generates income, showcasing the wealth of creative talent.

Mary Sibande
Art and Artists

‘Let Me Tell You About Red’: Mary Sibande opens art exhibition in Durban

By Nokuthula Ngcobo01-06-2022 23:06

Mary Sibande’s memorable large-scale installations personify the colours of bruising – blue, purple and more recently red.

Zabalaza
Art and Artists

Applications now open for 2023 Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival

By Nokuthula Ngcobo01-06-2022 17:14

‘We would like to encourage script writers to submit their work’: Applications for the Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival are open.

Art trafficking
Art and Artists

Museum ex-director charged in art trafficking case

By Agence France-Presse27-05-2022 07:47

Museum ex-director of Louvre museum in Paris has been charged with conspiring art trafficking of the origin Egyptian archaeological treasures

Oluwole Omofemi reimagined this 1955 portrait of Queen Elizabeth for the cover of Tatler’s Platinum Jubilee issue
Art and Artists

WATCH: Nigerian artist reimagines 1955 portrait of Queen Elizabeth

By Erene Roux25-05-2022 21:19

The Nigerian artist, Oluwole Omofemi commissioned a special portrait of the Queen for the cover of Tatler’s Platinum Jubilee issue.

driekie paintings artwork artist
Art and Artists

More than just an artist: Driekie van Wyk uses artwork as a symbol of hope

By Marilynn Manuel24-05-2022 16:38

A traumatic experience led Cape Town’s Driekie van Wyk to the wonderful world of art and she hasn’t looked back since.

Omar Ba
Art and Artists

Omar Ba: Rising star of African art hits on colonialism and black beauty

By AFP23-05-2022 10:58

Omar Ba is the rising star of African art and one of the artists most prized by collectors. He is a top sensation at the Dakar Biennale.

Contemporary African art festival
Art and Artists

The Biennale of Contemporary African Art returns to Senegal

By AFP20-05-2022 15:39

The 14th edition of the Biennale of Contemporary African Art, the continent’s largest contemporary art event returns to Senegal.

Yusaku Maezawa Basquiat
Art and Artists

Japan’s Yusaku Maezawa makes a ‘tidy profit’ from his Basquiat painting

By AFP19-05-2022 10:35

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Untitled 1982 owned by Japanese billionaire art collector sold for $85 million (R1.3 billion).

Michelangelo
Art and Artists

A newly found Michelangelo drawing is set for auction in Paris

By AFP18-05-2022 11:21

An unpublished Michelangelo sketch done in pen and brown ink is going under the hammer after it resurfaced in a private collection.

Macklowe Collection
Art and Artists

The Macklowe art collection becomes the most expensive auction sale

By AFP17-05-2022 11:01

The Macklowe collection, subject of a bitter divorce battle became the most expensive art collection ever sold at an auction.

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