Art Artists We Love: Monica Obaga Art May 13, 2019 Artists We Love: Monica Obaga Hailing from Nairobi, Kenya, graphic designer and illustrator Monica Obaga creates colourful artworks inspired, in part, by animation, Kisii soapstone sculptures and Maasai beadwork. VISI caught up with her to find out more about what influences her work and what she loves most about being creative. Full Article
Design Lifestyle Cool Spaces: 117KLOOF by YOURSTRULY Design Lifestyle May 10, 2019 Cool Spaces: 117KLOOF by YOURSTRULY YOURSTRULY, a Cape Town café brand, has just opened the doors to its newest venture, 117KLOOF, an inner-city antique store, nursery and coffee spot. Full Article
Design Three New Designs From Moooi Design May 10, 2019 Three New Designs From Moooi Renowned Dutch design house, Moooi, revealed three new pieces at Salone del Mobile 2019 in April: The BFF Sofa, The Party and the Meshmatics Chandelier Small. Full Article
Design 100% Design South Africa 2019 Feature Designer: Laduma Ngxokolo Design May 9, 2019 100% Design South Africa 2019 Feature Designer: Laduma Ngxokolo Renowned South African textile and knitwear designer Laduma Ngxokolo is headlining 100% Design South Africa 2019. Full Article
Art Photographers We Love: Émilie Régnier Art May 9, 2019 Photographers We Love: Émilie Régnier Haitian-Canadian photographer Émilie Régnier, whose work we spotted at this year’s Investec Cape Town Art Fair, creates work that highlights multiple backgrounds and experiences, echoing the story of her own nomadic life. Full Article
Design VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 280 Design May 7, 2019 VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 280 From a mesmerising rainwater sculpture and a new locally produced linen range to design studio nendo’s take on a handbag for Longchamp, these are VISI’s top picks of the week. Full Article
Architecture West Coast Holiday Cottage Architecture May 7, 2019 West Coast Holiday Cottage Architecture, urban design and research practice Open City designed a modern yet modest holiday home made from recycled and sustainable building materials that artfully references the classic fisherman’s cottage and quintessential West Coast vernacular. Full Article
Best Buys 20 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day Best Buys May 6, 2019 20 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? We’ve done some browsing and found these 20 gift options worth considering, from fine-art prints to accessories for the home. Full Article