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2015 March 25: Connections rekindled at the Cape Town reunion

Posted on April 11, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Eyes were cast in Cape Town (CPT) with the hype created by the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, and the #RhodesMustFall campaign at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Faces and Phases 2006-14 (F&P) commanded its own … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb.27: Announcement – Public Lecture by Zanele Muholi @ UCLAN, London

Posted on February 28, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

  Making Histories Visible is pleased to announce a public lecture by award-winning South African photographer Zanele Muholi on Tuesday 17th March at the University of Central Lancashire. An internationally acclaimed visual activist, Muholi co-founded the Forum for Empowerment of … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 7: Faces and Phases (2006 – 2014) book launch in Johannesburg

Posted on November 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Where:  Market Photo Workshop Photos by Lindeka Qampi       Text by Amo Senokwane It was great to finally attend an event organised for Zanele Muholi by Lerato Dumse (a participant in the F&P series and journalist) emotionally supported … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

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2013 Aug. 5: Amsterdam Pride photos

Posted on August 5, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  Photos by Bongi Thekwane Mpisholo (3rd Aug. 2013). About 200 000 individuals flocked in the streets and canals of Amsterdam to celebrate this year’s Pride. The parade took place on Sat. 3rd Aug. 2013. There were different floats numbered … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 1: The 2012 Eastern Cape Pride that was

Posted on August 1, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

They say pictures speak louder than words. For those who were there at the 2012 Eastern Cape Pride, see yourselves and likenesses in the pics and kindly caption wherever possible. Thanks to Zamanguni Mzimela & partner for the invitation and … Continue reading →

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2013 June 22: “Queer Art and Activism”

Posted on June 22, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Skeive dager, Litteraturhuset 22.06.13 A presentation by Ellen Mortensen First of all, I want to thank the organizers of this seminar on “Queer Art and Activism”, FOKUS, SAIH, LLH and – Kunstplass 5, and especially Vibeke Hermanrud, for the invitation … Continue reading →

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2013 June 21: The Princess of Norway pitched just for Muholi

Posted on June 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola As we gathered at the Kunstplass 5 gallery waiting for the Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Marit to arrive. The Princess made a special trip to the gallery just to meet Zanele Muholi and see the ‘I See Rainbows’ … Continue reading →

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2013 May 27: Hand me a job…

Posted on June 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Siyasanga Joyi Hand me a job. Yes you handed me a job that paid me ‘peanuts’ so I could ‘butter’ my bread on both sides. Peanuts converted to high-pitched notes as you played me like a melody on your … Continue reading →

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2013 May 11: My last hour

Posted on May 25, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album @ Limpopo Pride (after march at the cricket club).  Polokwane. by Zanele Muholi (2013.05.11)  

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