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2019 Aug. 31: Reclaiming Blackness: Ikhono LaseNatali

Posted on September 3, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

Written by: Tebogo Nong Ikhono LaseNatali is an exhibition commissioned by Professor Sir Zanele Muholi featuring the works of 25 talented Durban-based artists who have interpreted Sir Muholi’s Somnyama Ngonyama (Hail, the dark lioness). The Cape Town edition of Ikhono … Continue reading →

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Muholi Shareout

Posted on August 27, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album by Faizal Westcott Venue: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Living Room) Location: Boston, MA, USA Date: June 11 2019 As part of their Artist-In-Residency at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Prof Muholi facilitated a Shareout and Q&A with community members, … Continue reading →

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2019 March. 7: Gallery hopping on Tuesday for the love of art and learning.

Posted on March 12, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

This gallery contains 2 photos.

By Lindiwe Dhlamini The day started with laughter around the breakfast table, sharing a meal with Professor Sir Zanele Muholi, Lindeka Qampi, Bajabulile Dhlamini and my childhood friend Khabonina Makhoba. The plan was to go to Wits University Drama Department, … Continue reading →

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2016 Feb. 6: Cleveland moves

Posted on February 14, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse When I saw a woman blowing smoke at a bus stop in Cleveland, my mind was shocked, for some reason it was like my first time seeing someone smoking. Then it hit, I don’t remember seeing anyone smoke … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 11: The Artivist and the Doctor

Posted on November 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

… extracted from ZaVa series (2014) Camera used: Canon 6D on tripod Related links: http://stevenson.info/exhibitions/muholi/index2014.html         2012, is when we met in Paris… 2 years later feels like 20 years in a lesbian relationship is still ok. We’ve … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 17: Announcement – MoMA present two best South African artists

Posted on November 17, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

   The Friends of Education of The Museum of Modern Art present   Conversations: Among Friends, A Perspective on South Africa featuring artist ZANELE MUHOLI and actress NOMONDE MBUSI moderated by Judith B. Hecker, Assistant Curator, Department of Drawings and Prints Monday, … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 13: See you @ Upcoming Mbokodo Awards 2014

Posted on October 13, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

      2013 winners in the different categories are as follows: 1. Women in Indigenous Art: Peki Emmelinah “Nothembi” Mkhwebane 2. Promotion of Language and Story Telling: Nthabiseng Sibanda 3. Creative Writing: Devarakshanam Betty Govinden 4. Poetry: Myesha Jenkins … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 8: Beautiful faces and kisses from Soweto Pride 2014

Posted on October 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

                                                                                … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 21: Martha Qumba in conversation with Young female photographers from Aurora GHS

Posted on September 21, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Aurora High School girls are challenging the male dominated industry by taking extra photography lessons. These Grade 10 and 12 learners from impoverished communities want to become photographers so that they can document their own stories.   The visual … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 22: Photos from Disebo Gift Makau’s Memorial Service

Posted on August 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lindeka Qampi & Zanele Muholi Where: Stadium Hall, Ext. 2. VentersdorpCamera used:  Canon 6D with different lenses                                             … Continue reading →

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