Category Archives: South African Artists

2014 June 16 From Joburg to Sao Paulo to Toronto

Posted on June 26, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Muholi’s Travel Log The past week in Toronto was a fantastic blur.  I arrived on Sunday, 15 June 2014 after five 5 years since my last stay there.  I went to Ryerson University and it is where I studied MFA: Documentary … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian dollars, Culture of reading and writing, English and French, Language, Recognition, Records and histories, Reflection, Respect & Recognition from our community, Sexuality, Sharing knowledge, South African Artists, Textualizing Our Own Lives, Women's power, Words, Writing is a Right, Zanele Muholi | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

2014 May 15: Shameless You

Posted on May 20, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola In your search for Love In all the people who are loved Who are in stable relationships You’ve had to smile and laugh with their partners only to ease the guilt in your bitchy heart Everyone … Continue reading →

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2014 April 5: ‘Sifela i Ayikho’ photos

Posted on April 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  L-R: Jelena Kuljic and Maureen Velile Majola at backstage before their performance at Studio 44, Constanza Macras in Berlin last night.      Jelena Kuljic about to sing “Senzeni na?”  Maureen Majola lit the candles and prayed hard… God … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.15: “ Of Love & Loss” review

Posted on March 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Nomfundo Mgabadeli   The Wits Arts Museum and the Stevenson Gallery in Johannesburg played host to one of the most talented, hard-working, passionate visual artist activist of today, Zanele Muholi. Muholi unveiled her latest offering, titled “Of Love and … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.14: PRESS RELEASE

Posted on February 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

PRINS CLAUS AWARD CEREMONY VENUE: Wits Art Museum       EXHIBITION LAUNCH OF ZANELE MUHOLI’S of LOVE & LOSS VENUE: STEVENSON ART GALLERY DATE: 14 FEBRUARY 2014 In times of increasingly homophobic legislation enacted by African countries such as … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 30: Beauties and the Beach…

Posted on December 31, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Jeremiah Sepotokele On the 29th December 2013 was a day I would never forget. I had a lot of issues with my body for the longest time, and when the Inkanyiso team took to the task of photographing hot … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 24: Through Artwork We Shall Succeed

Posted on December 25, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

PORTFOLIO I by Ayanda Zulu The late Mr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela will forever be remembered (2013) I am honored to be amongst the artists who took time and passion to do a painting of one of the most respected icons … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 31: CC in conversation with Rene’

Posted on October 31, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

In this Episode 1: CC chats with Rene about her work, art and writing…         Previous on Rene   2013 Feb. 7: Art Is Where the HeART is and 2013 Oct. 10: Marang a Letsatsi exhibit review … Continue reading →

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2013 October 5: Carnegie opening

Posted on October 7, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse  On Friday 4th of October 2013, Carnegie Museum of Art opened the biggest event in their annual calendar, 2013 Carnegie International. The place is situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States of America (USA). The exhibition features 35 different artists from … Continue reading →

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2013 Sept. 20: Successful fo(u)nd exhibition opening in Amsterdam

Posted on September 20, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

All photos by Najib Nafib (6th Sept. 2013) Where:  Amsterdam What: fo(u)nd opening Special thanks to Prince Claus Fund for making the exhibition possible. For further reading click here    

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