Category Archives: Visualizing public spaces

2013 Nov. 11: Researching Resilience

Posted on November 14, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  A journey of research on Black lesbians in South Africa and finding hope by Bridget Ngcobo In January of 2012 I ventured to Katlehong, a township in Johannesburg to conduct ethnographic research on Black South African lesbian activism, with … Continue reading →

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2013 Nov. 4: My Father’s Son

Posted on November 6, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by S’bu Kheswa Pointing at me “UBusi ka S’gara – this is Busi, S’gara’s daughter” said Sis Fiki, one of the aunties in my neighbourhood. This is some thirty years ago, I don’t even know what they were talking about … Continue reading →

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2013 Nov. 4: Confronting the Eiffel Tower with the lens

Posted on November 6, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Eiffel Tower in Paris is the tourists’ attraction. For most visitors who come to the City of Love this structure is a must to see. For the love of photography we captured these from Val’s apartment in Belleville. The photos … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 26: Sandton Pride photos

Posted on October 31, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Akhona Hailele (26.10.203)   About the photographer Akhona Hailele was born on the 6th of November 1989 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape and later moved to King Williams Town. Hailele then moved to Johannesburg in 2011 to further her … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 23: Photo of the Day

Posted on October 23, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  Related links 2013 Sept. 30: Intimate kisses at Soweto Pride 2013 and Previous by Xana 2013 Oct. 4: Cramps were killing me        

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2013 Oct. 7: Art enthusiasts converged

Posted on October 15, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse “I was in a very abusive relationship and in love with a certain person. When mama came to Joburg after receiving a threatening call, my ex lover told her that she was madly in love with me. … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 10: The Artivist Talk visuals

Posted on October 10, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Raquel Rodriguez of Queer and Brown initiative. Location:  Outside Carnegie Art Museum, Pittsburgh, USA. Latest news from the Carnegie South African artist wins in the US Previous by Lerato 2013 October 5: Carnegie opening

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2013 Oct. 5: Photos from Johannesburg People’s Pride

Posted on October 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Photo album by Collen Mfazwe Location: Constitution Hill, Hillbrow, Johannesburg. South Africa. Related articles Queer spots pointed for our first Johannesburg People’s Pride and 2013 Sept. 30: Intimate kisses at Soweto Pride 2013       Johannesburg People’s Pride (JHBPP) took place … 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 Oct. 2: ‘I am a normal transgender woman’

Posted on October 3, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Christina Mavuma My name is Christina Moemedi Gugulethu Mavuma. I am from rural Eastern Cape ‘eMfondweni, Transkei. My parents moved to Botswana and decided to live here with us. I have a younger and older sister as well as … Continue reading →

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