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2014 Nov. 27: The night that was…

Posted on December 4, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

… with Miles Rutendo Tanhira (right) and Pendo James (left)  at SATS gym in Stockholm. Camera used:  Canon 6D with 50mm lens. © Photos by Zanele Muholi             Related links 2014 Nov. 27: “I am … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 3, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

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 Dec. 1: “I lost my mom, she died in my hands”

Posted on December 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

My name is Sifiso Leornard Nkosi known as Candice. I was born on the 9th May 1987 in Tsakane, Eastrand, Johannesburg. I was raised by my grandmother, and my mother. My grandmother played an important part in my life. The … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 28, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

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. 24: My love story

Posted on November 24, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

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)

Posted on November 23, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

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

Posted on November 23, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

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

Posted on November 20, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

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 Oct. 29: Announcement – 2015 Light Work Artists-in-Residence

Posted on November 16, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

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”

Posted on November 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

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 →

Posted in Birthdate, Birthday, I was (T)here, I was here, Identity | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments