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2015 Aug. 9: Tangled pubic hair

Posted on August 11, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Your piece of soft pubic hair is tangled with mine. I saw it as I showered. The blocking white shower surface makes it transparent that we exist here as one. I see my black curly stubborn-ness, so annoying We just … Continue reading →

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2015 Aug. 2: Untitled

Posted on August 6, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

I bring nothing but shame to the family Dear parents, those are your words Community, society and religion clouds your judgment towards me, why do they matter?. Look beyond shame and regret then you’ll see I am a loving, caring … Continue reading →

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2015 July 31: Lihle Sokhela’s killer shows no remorse

Posted on August 1, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Text and photos by Lerato Dumse It was a bittersweet moment when Thabo Molefe (47) was sentenced to a concurrent 22 years for murder and 12 years for raping Lihle Sokhela (28). Sokhela was a black lesbian from Daveyton. There … Continue reading →

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2015 July 1: Accepting my calling

Posted on July 14, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Phila Mbanjwa This is my story about the remains of pride, which I had the opportunity to experience. My reality of sharing space with total strangers that I met in Johannesburg, during the Yithi Laba Intergenerational Dialogue conference. The event was … Continue reading →

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2015 July 8: Reflections of co-organising an exhibition

Posted on July 12, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Collen Mfazwe I always thought that artists give orders to the gallery and brief them on what they want to see on the day of the exhibition. Well, I have learned that its not like that, as an artist, … Continue reading →

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2015 June 30: “How it felt to be touched and caressed by the one you love”

Posted on July 7, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Shirley Ndaba (Hendricks) There I was at the tender age of 10 years, nothing seemed abnormal about me. I loved playing with dolls, I would play children’s games with girlfriends and boyfriends. I never thought I was any different … Continue reading →

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2015 June 19: Travelling to another country is not the same as travelling to another province

Posted on July 2, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Collen Mfazwe It is everyone’s dream to travel internationally and not everyone gets that chance. I happen to be a lucky fish in the sea, by getting the opportunity to travel abroad. Nothing beats hard work and pushing yourself, … Continue reading →

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2015 June 27: My best Oslo Pride

Posted on June 27, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Zanele Muholi Where: Oslo, Norway Camera used: Canon 6d with 85mm and 50mm lenses For what: VACEP initiative … Continue reading →

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2015 March 27: Phases in retake

Posted on June 25, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie van Zyl Faces and Phases. What should have been a follow up became a retake. Never did I think a portrait could give me so much trouble. This afternoon Zanele Muholi asked to take a portrait shot of … Continue reading →

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2015 June 13: For my family with love

Posted on June 24, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Self portraits taken for my grandchildren to note that I exist… Location: 200 South Street Inn Charlottesville, Virginia, US. During the Look3 foto festival I took this photo in my hotel room as I wondered how to approach my conversation … Continue reading →

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