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Behind the portrait

Lifestyle September 10, 2013

Behind the portrait

Last month, Heather Gourlay-Conyngham’s oil painting, A Young Man, made her the first artist to win SA’s coveted National Portrait Award, presented by Sanlam Private Investments. Debbie Loots caught up with her one rainy morning for coffee and a chat.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Portrait perfect

Lifestyle March 26, 2013

Portrait perfect

The new National Portrait Award launched by Sanlam Private Investments has reignited the conversation about what makes a good portrait. Craig Wylie, internationally renowned for his arresting paintings, shed some light.

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Portrait Award judges announced

Lifestyle March 8, 2013

Portrait Award judges announced

Judith Mason, Vulindlela Philani Elliot Nyoni and Hayden Proud have been appointed the judges of the Sanlam Private Investments National Portrait Award.

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Q&A Paul Emsley

Lifestyle January 25, 2013

Q&A Paul Emsley

The artist behind the controversial Kate Middleton portrait, Paul Emsley grew up in South Africa. VISI was lucky enough to speak to him.

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The Kate debate

Lifestyle January 24, 2013

The Kate debate

The first official portrait of Kate Middleton, painted by Paul Emsley, has created quite a stir. Stefan Hundt, head of Sanlam Private Investments’ Art Advisory Service, gave us his very considered perspective.

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