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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 Nov. 26: Freedom…that’s all we need

We write letters into ANCient scrolls with ANCient mentalities that refuses to act now… We recite poems into dead societies with zombies in suits and big bellies.. Nobody hears us, we are in the basement of their thoughts… long forgotten … Continue reading

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2014 Nov. 27: “Unless something is done, people will continue to die brutally”

Report by Lerato Dumse “Consolidating and celebrating the gains of 20 years of a democratic government in partnership with the LGBTI community in Gauteng,” was the theme used by the sector parliament hosted by the Gauteng Province Legislature (GPL). Health, … Continue reading

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2014 Nov. 27: “I am more than just my body”

What:  Faces and Phases follow up Who:  Thelma Mutsa Honnor Where:  Farsta Centrum, Stockholm. SWEDEN When: 27/11/2014 Camera used:  Canon 6D with 50mm lens on Manfrotto K301 tripod   My name is Thelma Mutsa Honnor (34) who was born and … 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 Oct. 29: Announcement – 2015 Light Work Artists-in-Residence

We Are Pleased to Announce The 2015 Light Work Artists-in-Residence Every year Light Work invites between twelve and fifteen artists to come to Syracuse to devote one month to creative projects. Over 400 artists have participated in Light Work’s Artist-in-Residence Program, … Continue reading

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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 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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2014 Aug. 14: HEAIDS Women’s Health – ZAZI Launch

Text by Christie van Zyl Photos by Lindeka Qampi and Zanele Muholi An inspiring message of Social co-hesion and responsibility was set at the launch of the ZAZI – Know your strength campaign. The event took place at the University … Continue reading

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