Tag Archives: Black Lesbian

2015 Mar.3: A Letter to my Mother

Posted on March 3, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Sicka ‘Shaz’ Mthunzi Imbokodo is what she is, a mother that I love and respect more than anything in the world. She has the strength of 10 men and a heart full of life and love. She is my … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 25: Self Portrait of the visual activist

Posted on February 28, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Camera used:  iPhone 5S Location: Foreign Ministry office, Oslo. Norway. “The true content of a photograph is invisible, for it derives from a play, not with form, but with time”. – John Berger (Understanding a Photograph)        

Posted in Bringing photography to the community, Give children cameras not candies, Motivation, Penetrating mainstream spaces, South African Visible Arts, Speaking for ourselves, Statement, Stylish, Subject of Art, Subjects, Success, Survived, Textualizing Our Own Lives, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visual narratives, Visual Power, Visual sense, Visualizing our lives, Visuals, Voice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

2015 Feb.27: Announcement – Public Lecture by Zanele Muholi @ UCLAN, London

Posted on February 28, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

  Making Histories Visible is pleased to announce a public lecture by award-winning South African photographer Zanele Muholi on Tuesday 17th March at the University of Central Lancashire. An internationally acclaimed visual activist, Muholi co-founded the Forum for Empowerment of … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 25: I drank again…

Posted on February 27, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Siba Nkumbi I acknowledged that I suffered from alcoholism but I never fully accepted that I am the cause of my misery. Little things triggered a relapse. Here is a practical example: I lost two jobs in one month, … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 23: Things I like and what I want to do

Posted on February 24, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Shaz ‘Sicka’ Mthunzi Like most people, I enjoy having nice things every once in a while. I am obsessed with cars that have power and balance, brands like Mercedes Benz, Land Rover/Range Rover. I wish to see myself owning … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 21: Conversations with my brother

Posted on February 24, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Self portraits by Zanele Muholi Conversing with Msa Muholi during their vacation. Where:  Oslo, Norway What:  Photo project Camera used:  Canon 6D with 4omm lens   We never sat next to each other in 20 years. We never had a … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 19: Trending with Shaz ‘Sicka’ in Oslo

Posted on February 19, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Where:  Toyen, Oslo, Norway What:  During interview… With:  Themba Vilakazi     Related links   Related articles on this trip   2015 Feb. 15: “I have won again”     and     2015 Feb. 13: From Johannesburg to Oslo … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 15: “I have won again”

Posted on February 18, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Shaz ‘Sicka Star-ban’ Mthunzi   First I became the 2014 Mr Lesbian Daveyton. Now being abroad for the first time feels more like a prize which is the lifetime opportunity I will never forget.‬ ‪While most people were busy planning their … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 16: VMCI is a home away from home

Posted on February 18, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Tinashe Wakapila Red, Black and White are always the best definition of love and sharing. On February 15, members of Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) looked bright, while wearing these colours. They were commemorating Valentine’s Day, which was celebrated … Continue reading →

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2015 Feb. 10: Another round for Norway

Posted on February 12, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Lillestrøm, Norway, is how successful South African photographer/artivist, Zanele Muholi, kicks off her traveling schedule for the year 2015. Apart from on-going shows such as her Midsumma exhibition in Australia, titled Visual Activism. Black and White portraits from her lifetime project, Faces … Continue reading →

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