The Activation An isometric grid allows for the depiction of three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional plane. Paul Edmunds makes use of that in these drawings, but they remain open-ended — […]
The Activation Hosted at Anna Weylandt’s beautiful 107 Castle Street space, Design Week's The Things We Love exhibition is curated by Simone Schultz and Bielle Bellingham. The Things We Love […]
The Activation From 23 to 26 October, the newly completed Bo-Kaap Market will open to the public. Located at the top of Wale Street, the market celebrates one of Cape […]
The Activation Join us each morning for a carefully curated talks programme, compiled by Simone Schultz. Thursday – International Dialogues: South African Design in Global Conversation. Speakers: Zanele Kumalo, Bielle […]
The Activation Join the Plantr designers and team in studio for a behind-the-scenes look at their design and manufacturing process. The Brand Plantr offers a range of beautiful planters and […]
The Activation Join artist Andrew Merritt, collaborator Loubie Rusch, and participants from the Lynedoch Valley for a conversation exploring recipes for biocultural repair. Visitors will be invited to sample flavours […]
The Activation COLOUR and PATTERN with Heath Nash Let’s play with colours! A playful, social workshop where you will make an experimental zine using highlighters. A great chance to explore […]
The Activation Take a factory tour with Ploy and Guy of Hoi P'loy for behind-the-scenes insight into the brand's processes.The Brand Founded in 2013 by Ploy Phiromnam and Guy van […]
The Activation Join Premesh Lalu for a guided tour of the Iyatsiba Lab, an interdisciplinary research space exploring heritage, technology, and memory. The tour runs from 12:00 to 14:00 and […]
The Activation Join the Chommies team for 4 days of activations at their Hatfield studio. First up is 'Future Ancestry', a live provocation by Bielle Bellingham exploring how ancient intelligence […]
The Activation Join Jan-Dirk van der Walt of SALT Architects for a guided walk-through of 21 Loader Street in Cape Town’s De Waterkant. The visit explores how sensitive architectural interventions […]
The Activation Fashion brand Maison Kotr launches the ESSENTIALS capsule collection that celebrates the connection of memory and taste. Expect delicious drinks and food, themed around South African heritage, as […]
The Activation Start Design Week in motion with an evening cycle ride through Cape Town’s CBD. Beginning at Fuata Moyo Studios, the route will pass through creative and cultural spots […]
The Activation HALDANE will be launching brand new designs to be enjoyed alongside cocktails and mochi at their Salt River showroom.The new Slingshot and Knoppie collections evoke relaxed refinement outdoors. […]
The Activation Vertigo Festival, in partnership with Devils Peak Beer, presents an immersive live performance evening. Cape Town’s post-progressive four-piece Yndian Mynah joins the Fernando Damon Trio, creating a live […]