The Art of Reference presented by Beloved May and The Salon

A three-day open reference library conceived by Beloved May, a creative agency and literary collective founded by Phola Gumede and Menzi Dimba, and hosted at The Salon, the creative atelier of fine artist Lulama Wolf and Sithasolwazi Mona

Guests are invited to move through a curated collection of books — spending time with them, sitting with them, finding the pages that matter to them.

Each day features a different curator in conversation: a creative practitioner sharing their personal book collection, the references that have shaped their work, and the role of physical inspiration in a digital world.

Three days, three distinct voices, three lenses into their creative processes.

The Salon is free to attend but tickets are required.