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2014 Dec. 9: Exclusive Book Launch of Faces and Phases in Amsterdam

Hosted by ZAM Magazine in Amsterdam, Netherlands Where:  ZAM, Tussen de Bogen 66,  Haarlemmerplein Tuesday, December 9 at 5:00pm photos by Valerie Thomas and Frederico                                … Continue reading

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2014 Dec. 7: The joys and pains of organising Faces and Phases (2006-14) book launch

by Lerato Dumse  Apart from reading about it, and maybe seeing them in movies, the first time I attended a book launch in which I feature amongst many black lesbians and transgender individuals was on November 7, 2014 held at … Continue reading

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2014 Dec. 1: “The portraits are no longer just pictures”

Book Review by Rene Mathibe I have been fascinated with books ever since I learnt how to read. To be able to read and understand someone’s story is beautiful. Zanele Muholi launched her fourth book titled “Faces and Phases 2006-14” … Continue reading

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2014 Nov. 20: Book Review: Faces and Phases (2006 – 2014)

There is no single smile in Zanele Muholi’s Faces and Phases 2006-14 book The book was recently launched in Johannesburg South Africa, and is a collection of black and white portraits captured by Zanele Muholi between 2006 to 2014. They … Continue reading

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2014 Nov. 21: I’m cut in two

by Christie van Zyl What if a non-discriminatory love was re-instated as the only mantra of Love? What if all forms of love were celebrated with no incidents of hate processing them before they are allowed to exist freely? What … Continue reading

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2014 Nov. 19: Faces and Phases (2006 – 2014) book launch in New York

      NOV 18 BOOK SIGNING: Zanele Muholi / New York / November 19, 2014 Join The Walther Collection for a special launch celebrating Zanele Muholi’s new book, Faces and Phases: 2006-14, published by The Walther Collection and Steidl. … Continue reading

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2014 Nov. 17: MoMA talk – Photos of the night

Photos by Lola Flash (17/11/2014) Where:  Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York           Related link 2014 Nov. 17: Announcement – MoMA present two best South African artists            

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2014 Oct. 29: “I always avoided fights”

by Vania Cruz I’ve always known that I’m different from the person standing next to me, unique and intelligent. Lend me your brains not your ears because I want to paint my picture on it. My name is Vania Cruz … Continue reading

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2014 Oct. 31: Mbokodo awards honor the first ladies of our heritage

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Lindeka Qampi Stilettos, evening dresses, shiny accessories, fresh hairdos, make up and tuxedos were the order of the night, during the third annual Mbokodo Awards. The event took place  on October 24 at The … Continue reading

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2014 Sept. 9: Song, dance and laughter followed by tears

by Lerato Dumse “Whose Streets, Our Streets!” was chanted by members of the LGBT community as they marched around the streets of Boipatong township in the Vaal on September 6. The marchers were ordered to stay clear of the pavement, … Continue reading

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