Category Archives: Art

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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2019 June 12: Ikhono Lasenatali: a collaborative step towards the rise of art in Africa.

Posted on June 13, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

by Welcome Lishivha The KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts (KZNSA) displayed artworks made from various mediums (ranging from charcoal, woodcut carving, beaded string, oil and acrylic on canvas and paper, pastel on paper, and others) interpreting Professor Sir Zanele Muholi’s Somnyama … Continue reading →

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2019 May 20: Ikhono lase Natali exhibition opening.

Posted on May 21, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Rev T Moema Photos by Lerato Dumse   Host: Prof Zanele Muholi                                                        … 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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2019 Feb. 14: Remembering to breath during Lesotho XP.

Posted on February 17, 2019 by inkanyiso2009

Text and Photos by Tsebo Phakisi I should have known the first day I left home to attend the weeklong Photo XP workshop that my life would change. I should have felt that the week would be a thrust so … Continue reading →

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2018 Nov. 9: Johannesburg Pride 2018 that was

Posted on November 10, 2018 by inkanyiso2009

by Thobeka Bhengu The 29th edition of Johannesburg Pride had another run on the 25th to the 28th of October 2018, packed with multiple events that ranged from a lifestyle conference focusing on health and LGBTQ+ rights, a fitness event, … Continue reading →

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Dreams do come true

Posted on March 10, 2017 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Siba Nkumbi Photos by Sisa Ntshwaqela & Siba Nkumbi “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha Education … Continue reading →

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2015 Nov. 25: The best ‘black’ exhibition of the season

Posted on November 26, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album by Lebo Mashifane                                                 Read and view photos from Somnyama Ngonyama series, currently showing at … Continue reading →

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