The Lalela Project and Robin Rhode in Cape Town
The communal power of wall drawing: Robin Rhode engages the local children in a site-specific intervention I live in a city, New York, where art is too often discussed as a commodity. It saddens me because I have had the most moving experiences and insights into the human mind and spirit in front of paintings. [...]
At BAM: THE SUIT, a play based on a story by South African Can Themba
A fresh twist to the revenge of a betrayed husband during the days of Apartheid My focus on creativity in Africa and the positive reviews of the play The Suit based on the short story by South African writer, Can Themba, made me overcome my reluctance to see yet again a story about a wife’s [...]
Visit to the new Wits Art Museum in Johannesburg
An old Shell gas station is turned into a work of modern architecture The first time I went to Johannesburg I was terrified of walking around the city. I had heard so many frightening stories prior to going there that I was sort of paralyzed. Three years later, I had become braver, less prone to [...]
Visit at Joburg Artfair 2012
The thrill of discovery: A young photographer from Benin I arrived in Johannesburg and it was cold and rainy. After an 15 hour flight I was wondering what in world got me to decide to come to South Africa at this time of the year for just one week going from city to city with [...]
Miriam Makeba: World-Famous South African Singer & Civil Rights Activist
Miriam Makeba — nicknamed Mama Africa On this journey that I have undertaken with the African continent, I find myself opening doors and encountering worlds heretofore unbeknownst to me. I discover histories, talents, personal journeys that move me profoundly and speak loudly and persistently of the limitless courage, rich talents, and absolute dedication of many [...]
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