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South African Visual Activism opens eyes in Liverpool

Posted on October 4, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse It was exciting to witness the opening of Zanele Muholi’s Vukani exhibition, at Open Eye Gallery, in Liverpool UK. Three gallery rooms are currently occupied by Muholi’s photographs and documentaries on a show which opened on September 17, … Continue reading →

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2015 October 2: Liverpool was a great experience

Posted on October 3, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Somizy Sincwala I started entering pageants in 2012 and with my first attempt I was fortunate to be crowned as the first Miss Uthingo 2012. My journey continued after winning Miss Uthingo. I entered Miss Gay Jozi, Miss Gay … Continue reading →

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2015 Oct. 1: Brick

Posted on October 2, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Brick displaced your Face Blow after blow Bone by bone Your face cracked and caved Smashed under the pressure of the sharp concrete That was brought down with full force Upon the canvas we used to call your face You … Continue reading →

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2015 Sept. 8: Faces and Phases presented at Hasselblad Foundation

Posted on September 13, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse We departed from a sunny and humid Syracuse, New York in the USA on the last day of August 2015. Zanele Muholi was selected as an Artist-In-Residence, a month long stay as part of Light Work AIR. … Continue reading →

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2015 Sept. 12: ‘2015, the year of breaking my silence’

Posted on September 12, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie van Zyl This year was my first time attending Mbokodo awards ‘Celebrating Women in the Arts’. Ang’zange nga kuzwa ukubumbana kwabantu besifazane kanje. (I have never experienced a solidarity of women so strongly before) Our mission for the … Continue reading →

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2015 Sept. 11: Ubuntu bam’

Posted on September 12, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Noluntu Makalima Who is Noluntu they ask, Noluntu is a universal being who embraces the true spirit of the name “Ubuntu”, meaning the love of all humanity. The name favours the spirit of unity at all times. Noluntu validates … Continue reading →

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2015 Sept. 10: Lindeka Qampi nominated for 2015 Mbokodo Award

Posted on September 10, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie van Zyl The South African Photographer Lindeka Qampi has been nominated for the ‘Creative Photography award’ section of the 2015 Mbokodo awards. She is known for her street photography and visual activism. The awards celebrate South African women … Continue reading →

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2015 Sept. 10: Muholi in Malmö

Posted on September 10, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

As one of the highlights for the Malmö Foto Biennal 2015, talented South African Artivist Zanele Muholi, will open the 10-day event. Muholi will be exhibiting her award-winning series, Faces and Phases, as well as her menstrual art. 234 black … Continue reading →

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2015 Sept. 2: When Faces Meet in Gothenburg, Sweden

Posted on September 7, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Photo Album by Lerato Dumse & Mary Coble and Ram Ranjan What: Muholi & Dumse’s Artist Talk Where: Stadsbiblioteket (Gothenburg City Library), Sweden. When: @17h30 Presentation focussed on photography as a political and artistic medium in South Africa and was moderated … Continue reading →

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2015 Sept. 1: Mr & Miss LGBTI Daveyton 2015

Posted on September 7, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Sicka ‘Sharon’ Mthunzi What a “turn up” as we say when an event is supported by many. People came in all shapes and sizes, from the ladies in their gorgeous dresses to the gentleman with their smart casual wear. … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: We Care

South African Visual Activism opens eyes in Liverpool

2015 October 2: Liverpool was a great experience

2015 Oct. 1: Brick

2015 Sept. 12: ‘2015, the year of breaking my silence’

2015 Sept. 11: Ubuntu bam’

2015 Sept. 10: Lindeka Qampi nominated for 2015 Mbokodo Award

2015 Sept. 10: Muholi in Malmö

2015 Sept. 2: When Faces Meet in Gothenburg, Sweden

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