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
Lifestyle 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. Full Article
Lifestyle 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. Full Article
Lifestyle 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. Full Article
Lifestyle 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. Full Article
Lifestyle One week to enter Portrait Award! Lifestyle November 28, 2012 One week to enter Portrait Award! Calling all artists: Fancy winning R100 000 for a portrait you have created? Then enter South Africa’s first National Portrait Award, launched by Sanlam Private Investments (SPI). As the media partner, VISI spoke to Stefan Hundt. Full Article
Lifestyle Sanlam Private Investments launches Portrait Award Lifestyle October 29, 2012 Sanlam Private Investments launches Portrait Award South Africa’s first National Portrait Award has been launched by Sanlam Private Investments with a cash prize of R100 000. Full Article