Tag Archives: Visual activism

Mina/ Meg – I was there

Posted on June 25, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Levinia Pienaar Photos by Lindeka Qampi I was fortunate enough to attend the opening of Mina/Meg, a feminist, artist, activist and queer exhibition. This ground breaking event took place at the Kulturhistorisk Museum in Oslo, Norway on Saturday … Continue reading →

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2016 May 17: Launching Kwa-Thema Photo XP

Posted on June 15, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse   The session starts with Zanele Muholi asking how many participants are in the project. People have to start writing, and Khanyisile Mtungwa is asked to borrow fellow participants a book for them to write on top … Continue reading →

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2016 June 4: Muholi honored with Courage and Creativity award

Posted on June 7, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Zanele Muholi is the latest honoree for the 2016 Courage and Creativity award. Africa’s Out, an initiative by Wangechi Mutu conferred the award to this talented photographer and activist. The exciting ceremony was hosted at Pioneer Works, New York City (NYC) on June … Continue reading →

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2016 May 19: Day 7 PhotoXP visual diaries

Posted on June 2, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Lebo Mashifane Sunday, 15 May 2016 marked the 7th day of our PXP. The week felt very long and eventful to me, I was surprised that it has only been 7 days for so much to have happened. And it has … Continue reading →

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2016 April 18: “The fashionista in Me”

Posted on May 13, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Leptie Phume About 3 years ago I got the opportunity to be featured in Faces and Phases, a series by Zanele Muholi. Back then I had little knowledge of who she was and I didn’t understand the series at … Continue reading →

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2016 April 27: Re/Uniting with Faces and Phases participants on Freedom Day

Posted on May 9, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Fiona-Donna Young I have known about Faces and Phases since I was 16 years old and started reading Inkanyiso when I was 17 years old after countless google search attempts trying to see how best I would stay in … Continue reading →

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2016 March 25: VMCI unpacking the crucifixion of Jesus

Posted on April 20, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photographs by Lizzy Muholi & Lindeka Qampi   Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) held another successful annual three-day Easter Convention. Marianhill, founded by Abbot Francis is popularly known for its Roman Catholic presence was the town … Continue reading →

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2016 April 2: Faces and Phases follow-ups

Posted on April 6, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse The intercom from downstairs rings around 9am on Saturday April 2 2016 and Sandisiwe Dlamini quickly answers it. The security guard announces, “Ziyanda has arrived,” after Sandisiwe confirms that she is expected, the guard allows her in. … Continue reading →

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2016 March 8: Remembering those we met and lost along the way

Posted on March 10, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Mzonke Madotyeni/ Inkanyiso Media When: 8th July 2011 Where:  Stevenson Gallery, Johannesburg What: Inkanyiso exhibition opening Ms Le Sishi from Durban came all the way to witness the show in which she featured…     Makho Ntuli… Standing … Continue reading →

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2016 Feb. 6: Cleveland moves

Posted on February 14, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse When I saw a woman blowing smoke at a bus stop in Cleveland, my mind was shocked, for some reason it was like my first time seeing someone smoking. Then it hit, I don’t remember seeing anyone smoke … Continue reading →

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