Lifestyle The 40 National Portrait Award finalists Lifestyle August 29, 2013 The 40 National Portrait Award finalists The winner of South Africa’s first-ever National Portrait Award, presented by Sanlam Private Investments, has been announced but here’s a peek at all 40 finalists who make up the exhibition that will tour the country. Debbie Loots reports. Full Article
Decor Future brights Decor August 29, 2013 Future brights One of our favourite sources of inspiration is Plascon’s periodic Trendtalk, the next of which is happening on Tuesday 3 September at 3.30pm at the Plascon Auditorium in Cape Town. What’s more, it forms part of Plascon’s National Colour Week. Full Article
Lifestyle Nude wins SA’s first National Portrait Award Lifestyle August 27, 2013 Nude wins SA’s first National Portrait Award BREAKING NEWS: The first-ever National Portrait Award has been won by KwaZulu-Natal artist Heather Gourlay-Conyngham. Sponsored by Sanlam Private Investments (SPI), the award aims to celebrate and showcase the best original portrait artwork in SA. Full Article
Lifestyle This little piggy went to art Lifestyle August 27, 2013 This little piggy went to art Greg Streak has scribbled empty 312 blue ballpoint pens on a canvas, crumpled up densely-doodled paper, sewed together lots of R10 notes to fold into pigs, all in the name of art. He explains the thinking behind his doing. Full Article
Lifestyle VISI’S guide to the Joburg City Festival Lifestyle August 27, 2013 VISI’S guide to the Joburg City Festival Falling in between Joburg’s Joy of Jazz and Arts Alive, the new Joburg City Festival runs until Saturday 31 August and promises an almost bewildering hybrid of experiences. Here’s the VISI lowdown on what to do and where to be seen. Full Article
Architecture CT architects show and share Architecture August 23, 2013 CT architects show and share Meet real, working architects during Architecture Open Studio, taking place on Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 August. It forms part of Open Design Cape Town, currently on the go in the City Hall and surrounds. Full Article
Design Picks of the week Design August 23, 2013 Picks of the week As we enter the last stretch of winter, bright colours and sweet awe are top of mind for the team this week. Full Article
Design Walking Cape Town design Design August 22, 2013 Walking Cape Town design As part of the Open Design Cape Town festival running until Saturday 31 August, VISI’s intrepid editor-at-large Malibongwe Tyilo went on a walking tour of inner-city design. Full Article
