Category Archives: Crea(c)tive senses

2013 Sept. 9: The Only Drag Queen with a Degree

Posted on September 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  Odidi Mfenyana born in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, describes himself as a trailblazer, someone who is the physical manifestation of a human bridge between the past, present and the future – a living embodiment of South Africa’s miracle, that is … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 22: Photo of the Day

Posted on August 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Location: Paris, France. 2013 My gratitude to my dearest friend Laurence Prat for giving me an opportunity to feature in her Warriors’ series. Collaborations are a way to go so we’ll all reach some common goals and also to better realize our visual … Continue reading →

Posted in Before You, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Democracy, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, Domestic Work, Domestic Workers, Empowerment, Female Photographers, France, French-South Connections, Socio-economic, South Africa, Together we can, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, We were (t)here, Womanhood, Women's power, Women's Work | Tagged , | 2 Comments

2013 Aug. 16: A Mosaicist (Artist) is born

Posted on August 16, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

All ArtWorks by Ziyanda Majozi (2012 – 2013) Medium:  Wooden base; Tiles and stones…     Dimensions:   40cm x40cm…   30cm x 18cm…   18cm x 18cm…   30cm x 30cm…   45cm x 45cm Time frame:  It takes … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Therapy, As we are, Black Queer & Gifted, Community, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Details, Interpretation, Stones | Tagged | 4 Comments

2013 Aug. 15: The documentation of black LGBTI in South Africa

Posted on August 15, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Uncomfortable political representations and the public imagination by Jeremiah Sepotokele. The documentation of lives of the black Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex (LGBTI) community remains one of the most socially and politically contested space in South Africa. Documentation is a powerful instrument … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 9: Muholi being seen by fellow artists

Posted on August 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Location: Antwerp, Belgium Related articles 2013 July 27: African Lesbians and Transgender Facing Belgium and 2013 Aug. 7: Reality Check from the 2013 World Outgames  

Posted in 2013 World Outgames, Another Approach Is Possible, Antwerp, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, Articles, Arts, As we are, Belgium, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Exhibitions, Painting | Tagged | 1 Comment

2013 July 28: Yesterday

Posted on July 28, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Yesterday I met someone. He was a perfect image wrapped around in sex appeal oozing from his dreadlocked hair follicles down to the sole of his shoe I caught him with my smile and he, in turn caught me with … Continue reading →

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2013 July 24: Letters of support for @ 25 from fellow activists and allies

Posted on July 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

On 21st March 2013, Inkanyiso sent out invitation letters and call for help to different organisations to host @25 event to commemoration the lives of Busi Sigasa & Buhle Msibi.  Some responded to the call by sending letters of support. … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes, Collaborations, Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Education, Evidence, Exposure, Expression, Family, Friendships, Hate Crimes, Homosexuality, Human rights, Inkanyiso crew, Intellectualism, Johannesburg, Know Your SA Queer History, Lack of Resources, Queer visibility, South Africa, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, We Care, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

2013 July 20: I’ve lived with her for years

Posted on July 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I’ve been there before Allowed it to rule my life I gave in to it Let it take full control of my entire being Once upon a life I lost all self conscience my body was ruled by a force … Continue reading →

Posted in Crea(c)tive senses, Health, Life Stories, Power of the Voice, Prayer, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Writing is a Right | Tagged | 7 Comments

2013 July 19: Muholi’s birthday and wishes

Posted on July 19, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… the beat goes on and we are growing together bafowethu.

Posted in As we are, Before You, Birthday, Black Lesbians, Collaborations, Collectivism, Crea(c)tive senses, Evidence, Love, Media works, Power of the Voice, ReClaim Your Activism, Records and histories, Relationships, Visual history, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Women who have sex with Women, Writing is a Right | Tagged | 4 Comments

2013 July 19: When loving her is so wrong

Posted on July 19, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I find myself wanting to hold her hand, yearning to show the world that she is mine. But they are watching, I am afraid that they will hurt us for being in love. I stop myself from running into her … Continue reading →

Posted in Complicated Lesbian Relationships, Crea(c)tive senses, Creative Writing, Exposure, Interpretation, Johannesburg, Love, Our lives in the picture, ReClaim Your Activism, Relationships, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, We Are You, We Care, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | Tagged , | 3 Comments