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Connected through Nature: Rentia Retief at Nando’s Creative Exchange

Nando’s Creative Exchange – Rentia Retief

Art February 7, 2025

Connected through Nature: Rentia Retief at Nando’s Creative Exchange

Nando’s Creative Exchange (NCX) aims to recognise emerging South African fine artists who demonstrate exceptional ability and help them take the next steps in their careers. We spoke with Rentia Retief, one of the chosen local artists for the programme.

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Shaking it Up

CODA Collective – The CODA bunch: (from left ) Cynthia Edwards, Olivié Keck, Andrew Sutherland and Danielle Clough, shot by Act Casual (Cape Town photographer Travis McNeill)

Art February 3, 2025

Shaking it Up

A group of Cape Town-based artists calling themselves CODA Collective places play, friendship and experimental collaboration between its founders and the local creative community.

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Kenneth Shandu at Nando’s Creative Exchange

Art January 31, 2025

Kenneth Shandu at Nando’s Creative Exchange

Nando’s Creative Exchange (NCX) aims to recognise emerging South African fine artists who demonstrate exceptional ability and help them take the next steps in their careers. We spoke with Kenneth Shandu, one of the chosen local artists for the programme.

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Lionel Mbayiwa at Nando’s Creative Exchange

Art January 24, 2025

Lionel Mbayiwa at Nando’s Creative Exchange

Nando’s Creative Exchange (NCX) aims to recognise emerging South African fine artists who demonstrate exceptional ability and help them take the next steps in their careers. We spoke with Lionel Mbayiwa, one of the chosen local artists for the programme.

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Hot Streak

South African ceramic artists – Although he’s best known for his quirky tableware, Hylton Nel’s giant ceramic cats seemed quite at home on the Dior catwalk.

Art January 20, 2025

Hot Streak

From Hylton Nel’s giant sculptures taking centre stage at the Dior Men summer show to Andile Dyalvane’s latest solo exhibition in New York, South African ceramicists are making an international splash. We’ve rounded up several talented locals who need to be on your radar.

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Urban Belonging: Madeleine van Manen at Nando’s Creative Exchange

Urban Belonging: Madeleine van Manen's artwork on display at the Nando's Creative Exchange exhibition

Art January 17, 2025

Urban Belonging: Madeleine van Manen at Nando’s Creative Exchange

Nando’s Creative Exchange (NCX) aims to recognise emerging South African fine artists who demonstrate exceptional ability and help them take the next steps in their careers. We spoke with Madeleine van Manen, one of the chosen local artists for the programme.

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What’s On: Art Exhibitions to See in 2025

Art January 10, 2025

What’s On: Art Exhibitions to See in 2025

Here’s our round-up of local exhibitions and shows for you to enjoy in 2025. We’ll be adding to this list throughout the year.

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Design

Shaped by Nature

Design January 9, 2025

Shaped by Nature

Jan Ernst Studio has unveiled its latest sculptural masterpiece – a coffee table – inspired by Cape Town’s coastline and the temporality of nature.

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