In this interception, Lerato Lodi’s work ‘The Gathering’ guides a conversation that touches on the artist’s origins, art training and the ‘liminal space’ that exists between the physical and spiritual realm from whence the body of work comprising of her solo exhibition were realized. … Read More Intraparadox, An Interview with Lerato Lodi
This feature of Intraparadox was recorded three years ago, at that time due to my intellectual gymnastics research pursuits I was challenged to look at objects and the meaning they acquire through our relationships with them through usage. I considered footwear especially diteki – tekkies or sneakers.… Read More Intraparadox, An Interview with Taiwo Olugbemega Ohu
This feature of Intraparadox was recorded three years ago, at that time due to my intellectual gymnastics research pursuits I was challenged to look at objects and the meaning they acquire through our relationships with them through usage. I considered footwear especially diteki – tekkies or sneakers.… Read More Intraparadox, An Interview with Prince Menzi Mthethwa
In this edition of Intraparadox series, Part 1 of a planned two part series, I talk to Nkhensani Rihlampfu against the backdrop of his solo exhibition Mintsu Island. Our conversation traces his coming of age in his home town Modimolle, his growing interest in studying art and the ensuing challenges that cropped up in his life journey to become a practicing fine artists. This is a story of a triumphant spirit against the odds. … Read More Intraparadox, An Interview with Nkhensani Rihlampfu
According to BKhz the concept of this exhibition was stimulated by the late Bob Mabena’s last words shared via Instagram on the 9 August 2020 before his passing. In that post Mabena, a legend in the radio waves and at that time Power FM radio host and station manager, remarked “Gather ye Rose-buds while ye may, Old Time is still a flying and this same flower that smiles today. Tomorrow will be…”… Read More Gather Ye Rose Buds While Ye May Group Exhibition
Bruce Bowale has returned to the basics of his mix-media technique. At its core, his art is preoccupied with interrogating the culture of reading and the crises our African languages faces.
… Read More Intraparadox, An interview with Bruce Bowale
Bruce Bowale has returned to the basics of his artform. … Read More The next interception…Bruce Bowale
Philiswa Lila has stayed the course to weave some interesting forms hovering on the brink of abstraction. … Read More Intraparadox, Interview with Philiswa Lila
Philiswa Lila has stayed the course. I have recently started a conversation with her. In this upcoming episode she relates her academic training experience and the development of her concept. … Read More The next interception…Philiswa Lila
I want to cut this thing of tribalism in the arts. This is found in Afrikaner shows only, black shows only, still in 2021. In that sense you realise that you are stumbling across something that has been forged in steel, fire and blood for a long time. It is something that I always find interesting.
– Mxolisi Vusimuzi Beauchamp,
speaking in the context of Coffee + Medium Exhibition. 24 March 2021
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