Lifestyle When in New York Lifestyle August 12, 2013 When in New York There’s no denying that, when it comes to weekend hangouts, markets are the new malls. Now if there’s one market in the world worth dropping by, it would have to be the Brooklyn Flea in New York — arguably the original bazaar of cool. Full Article
Lifestyle August 2013 Diary Lifestyle July 31, 2013 August 2013 Diary Winter’s almost over and we’re excited for spring, so best to make the most of the last few chilly indulgences. It’s also Women’s Day this month with lots of parties and exhibitions celebrating the fairest gender. Full Article
Decor Sister act Decor June 28, 2013 Sister act By applying their creative vision to craft projects, Durban-based sisters Janet and Angela Shaw hope to elevate the status of master craftsmen in South Africa. VISI love the contemporary energy that they are infusing into Zulu craft. Full Article
Lifestyle July 2013 diary Lifestyle June 26, 2013 July 2013 diary July is traditionally the coldest month and we’ll be looking for any excuse to wear our tallest boots and warmest coats. Here’s the exhibitions, feasts, parties and launches to be and be seen at this month. Full Article
Lifestyle South African wins UK’s Portrait Award Lifestyle June 19, 2013 South African wins UK’s Portrait Award South African-born painter Susanne du Toit has won this year’s prestigious BP National Portrait Award in the UK. This is the third time in seven years that a South African walks away with top honours. Full Article
Decor Suburban pastiche Decor May 30, 2013 Suburban pastiche The play-play office that Matt Allison built his two-year old son Nathan is featured in the new VISI 66 The Office. We went behind the scenes to see how Matt himself lives and found an idiosyncratic vintage pastiche. Full Article
Lifestyle June 2013 diary Lifestyle May 20, 2013 June 2013 diary The short days and icy weather of June mean that it’s the romantic winter season of blazing fires, smokey whisky, indulgent comfort food and snuggly blankeys — although that certainly doesn’t mean we’ll be staying at home! Full Article
Architecture Governmental architectural Architecture May 8, 2013 Governmental architectural The striking Human Settlements Contact Centre in Manenberg, home to 80% of the Cape’s famous minstrel troupes, is proof that government buildings can be safe, beautiful, inviting, interactive and green without those hostile security fences. Full Article
