Art Strijdom van der Merwe at Nanhui Art Festival in Taiwan Art November 17, 2021 Strijdom van der Merwe at Nanhui Art Festival in Taiwan Local artist Strijdom van der Merwe’s optical illusion artwork “Staircase to Heaven” is on display as part of the Nanhui Art Project in Taiwan Full Article
Architecture Modern Clifton Home Architecture November 17, 2021 Modern Clifton Home Carved into the western slopes of Lion’s Head, this tiered hideaway takes its cues from the indigenous trees and fynbos that once covered the landscape. Full Article
Design New MANTUA Silkwear Range Design November 16, 2021 New MANTUA Silkwear Range Mantua Silkwear’s latest collection In Dreams houses a collection of silk dresses, scarves, robes, dresses and accessories made locally in Stellenbosch. Full Article
Art Nedbank Arts Affinity: Awarding our Artists – The Torchbearers of our Identity Partner Art November 16, 2021 Nedbank Arts Affinity: Awarding our Artists – The Torchbearers of our Identity “South Africa is facing difficult times, but the bright light is the originality coming through ever more strongly in our artists. They are the frontrunners of our society, showing and discovering who we are and who we can be, recognising the value of our very own, dynamic South African identity,” says Tobie Badenhorst, Head of Group Sponsorships and Cause Marketing at Nedbank. Full Article
Art Liminal Identities in the Global South Art November 15, 2021 Liminal Identities in the Global South The second of three exhibitions focused on the Global South – “Liminal Identities in the Global South” – is now open at the Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation, and can be experienced either in person or virtually. Full Article
Architecture Belgian Embassy Revamp Architecture November 12, 2021 Belgian Embassy Revamp The revamped Belgian Embassy – housed in a former ambassador’s home – is a masterclass in subtly repurposing heritage buildings. Full Article
Architecture Decor Piano Noble Loft & Round Wall Studio by Alepreda Architecture Architecture Decor November 12, 2021 Piano Noble Loft & Round Wall Studio by Alepreda Architecture Located in Brescia, Italy this gut renovation saw alepreda architecture overhaul two apartments – Piano Noble Loft and Round Wall Studio – in a historic Palazzo fallen into architectural disrepute. The result? Space-smart contemporary spaces that pay homage to their architectural past lives. Full Article
Design Cool Spaces: Bombay Bicycle Club Revamp Design November 11, 2021 Cool Spaces: Bombay Bicycle Club Revamp Cape Town’s quirky restaurant Bombay Bicycle Club – part of the Madame Zingara Group – has undergone a bright and bold transformation. Full Article