As Africa’s leading and longest-running contemporary art fair, FNB Art Joburg is proud to announce the winner of the 2025 FNB Art Prize: Thato Toeba. Now in its 18th year, FNB Art Joburg’s mandate is to sustainably support and grow the continent’s cultural offering in ways that go beyond the fair. One of the ways this […]
South African costume designer Sheli Masondo took the global stage at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, joining a panel of trailblazing creatives for More Than Capes: Costume Creates Character, presented by the International Society of Black Costume Designers (ISBCD). The panel brings together some of the most influential Black costume designers working today, including Antoinette Messam (The […]
This July, Menlyn Maine Central Square in Pretoria is alive with the Gallery of Giving, a vibrant tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legacy. Inscape Pretoria sparked creativity, with students crafting an engaging Mandela-themed selfie board alongside top South African fashion designers and partners. This project was a total vibe, showcasing how young creatives can utilise their skills […]
In a world increasingly overwhelmed by ecological breakdown and capitalist excess, a new group exhibition in Johannesburg dares to ask: What if waste could think, feel, and fight back? Opening this Thursday at the FADA Gallery at the University of Johannesburg, Re: Fuse–Ability is not just a show, it’s a manifesto. Curated by Brenton Maart […]
A theatrical memoir that cuts deepAldo Brincat’s solo masterpiece, The Moon Looks Delicious From Here, is not just a performance — it’s a reckoning. Deeply autobiographical and fiercely intimate, the play traces the personal and political evolution of a first-generation South African navigating the messy intersection of identity, migration, and belonging. Set against the backdrop […]
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced that Barbie® is debuting the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This addition to the line enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie and encourages doll play that extends beyond a child’s own lived experience, thereby fostering a greater sense of inclusion and empathy – all […]
Converse is writing a bold new love letter to self-expression, individuality, and cultural impact with its latest global campaign: Love Chuck. Featuring international icons Tyler, the Creator, Vince Staples, and Charli XCX, the campaign is a celebration of the iconic Chuck Taylor. This sneaker started it all and continues to influence generations through music, fashion, […]
The South African premiere of F1® THE MOVIE was more than just an opulent ‘green’ carpet meets racetrack moment. With Heineken® 0.0 at the heart of it all, the night brought together friends, fans, and familiar faces to show that you don’t need alcohol to enjoy the moment — just good company, great storytelling, and […]
This Youth Month, CODE is doing more than just commemorating history — it’s helping shape the future. In celebration of Youth Day, CODE introduces iCourt Yethu (Our Court) — a bold, purpose-driven campaign focused on community upliftment and youth empowerment. As part of this initiative, CODE has refurbished the basketball court at Isaac Morrison School in Soweto, […]
Johannesburg’s most anticipated creative festival, Constitution Hill’s Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival is back! This year, the festival does a double-take with exciting new program partners for the commemoration of Youth Month at The Creative Conference. In 2025 we’re expanding! The Sounds of Freedom Music Festival is coming to you in time for summer vibes on […]
