Category Archives: South African Artists

2013 Sept. 11: Baby, last night was great for me

Posted on September 11, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Collen Mfazwe … captured at exhibition opening What:  CRITICALLY QUEER is a group exhibition curated by Jabulani Chen Pereira featuring artists Neo Musangi, Kelebogile Ntladi, Dean Hutton, Selogadi Mampane, Dineo Seshee Bopape and Tyna Adebowale. Where:  FADA Gallery … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 26: Just one day

Posted on August 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola   I am in no position to write a piece to celebrate Women’s month How do I even begin to celebrate when women are raped every day in this country When a girl child cannot trust … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 26: Will You Ever

Posted on August 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Steve Nkumbi I haven’t a slightest clue how you stole my heart… but you did anyway See I am mad at myself for loving you Beautiful conversations, sweet kisses, warm hugs and that amazing fuck Led me to this … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 19: The importance of self acceptance

Posted on August 19, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

 by Pearl Mbali Zulu We often worry too much about being accepted by our families, friends, churches and communities, forgetting that it all starts within. Our external environment and physical senses mostly affect our spiritual senses, which automatically lead one … Continue reading →

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2013 Aug. 17: South African Artists shining the light abroad

Posted on August 17, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

… from 55th Venice Biennale, Italy to My Joburg, Paris. We are (t)here. Imaginary Fact What the Minister of Arts & Culture, Paul Mashatile said at the opening of SA Pavillion at Venice Biennale on the 31st May 2013. _____________________________________________ … Continue reading →

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