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2014 Nov. 24: Pleasant surprise

by Lerato Dumse A two-day surprise 25th birthday party for Akhona Nolusindiso Hailele, was celebrated mid November, in Alexandra Johannesburg. Akhona’s partner, Zandile Makhubu (22), thought it fit to throw the denim themed, surprise party for her live-in partner of … Continue reading

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2014 Nov. 26: Faces and Phases mini book launch @ RFSL, Stockholm

Photos by Miles Rutendo Tanhira,  Mutsa Honnor and Zanele Muholi                                          Left to right:Mutsa Honnor and  Miles Tanhira, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2011.   Details … Continue reading

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2014 Nov. 24: Our Photographs have been taken

by Junie Sihlangu I’ve always been a fan of Zanele Muholi’s work and it was such an honour to get to review her book Faces and Phases 2006–14. I honestly thought it would be just a bunch of photos, as … Continue reading

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2014 Nov. 24: My love story

by Tsepo Kgatlhane I’m okay, but I know I will be better with love. From what I remember, I can’t pass knowing that I have always been celebrated. I have always been best friends with the finer things in life. … 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. 20: New York Faces and Phases (2006 – 2014) book launch

taken by Lola with iPhone 5 Where:  Walther Collection, New York.     Muholi being introduced by Artur Walther…   “You’ll have to read the book from back to front” said Zanele Muholi.       My incredible New York … 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. 16: The best private gay wedding photos

by Lindeka Qampi What: Gay Wedding When:  7th Aug. 2014 Where: Johannesburg, South Africa   1. Decoration: Kim Cordier was Décor person who was responsible in making the entire venue glitz in crystals, chandeliers, red and white and also incorporating … 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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