The Activation BLAQUE INQ Contemporaries presents an activation/ pop-up art exhibition feature of works by Lehlogonolo Masoabi. A is a visual artist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is known for his printmaking and collaborative work with contemporary artists. He also works with drawing and painting. His work explores themes of thought, memory, identity, and […]
The Activation 7 artists and 4 designers with roots in a variety of mediums and practices contribute to a fictitious design of a future Johannesburg. Regenerative yet conciliatory with the city’s history and physicality. Different experiential works frame existing narratives iconic to the city through a forward-looking lens. A position that argues for the innovation […]
When: Saturday, 11 October from 10:00 – 15:00 Talk at 11:30 Where: Victoria Yards Open to all
The Activation A brand exhibition, FRNDLY SA wants to engage with you, breaking down their styles, graphics and art movements, through their ongoing dialogue "what is African streetwear?". The Brand As FRNDLY SA we thrive on being intentional about everything we touch from campaigns, to music curation and wellness, with an edge towards youth empowerment […]
The Activation Shot in 2024 and now internationally nominated, Gadat House is thrilled to invite you to an intimate, exclusive screening of Amalahle: A Vaal Story on 12 October. Presented at Mamakashaka during the prestigious Design Week, the project explores the paradox of tradition and modernity through a high-fashion lens, examining the complex relationships between […]
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 — straddling structure and formlessness, surface and illusionism. Willem Boshoff’s exploration of form and language in his carved Blind Alphabet provided some inspiration, and Sol LeWitt’s wall drawings […]
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 invites creative practitioners in Cape Town to open their homes (and in some cases, their studios) and share meaningful items from their personal collections. Celebrating […]
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 and discuss the project’s evolving map and foods of regeneration – asking questions such as “What food does the landscape need?” and “How can shared […]
The Activation Join artists Paul Brockensha, Lee Amimo, Nena Maree and Icepha Studios for a group art exhibition by Hae. The Brand Presenting an exclusive collection of African artworks, Hae curates a selection that spotlights the groundbreaking vision of emerging artists from across the global diaspora. www.haeart.shop Where: Vansterdam Studio, 50 Buitenkant Street Open the […]
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 well as a limited-edition range of clothing by Yamkela Mahlelehlele of Maison Kotr. The Brand Maison Kotr is not just a brand; it is an […]
The Activation Curated by Dieudonné Elohym & Kabambi MbiolaFollow Her heArt-beat draws inspiration from “Fuata Moyo,” Swahili for “Follow the Heart.” Based on this philosophy, the exhibition honours women whose influence and presence persist in shaping our creative and personal paths, showcasing a selection of female artists whose works reflect courage, memory, and emotional richness.This […]
The Activation Curación Collection introduces Artist in Residence Kasia Stefanczyk, presenting Light Paintings — a contemplative series tracing the quiet movement of light through architecture. Her work explores delicate layers and shifting tones, meditating on time, space, and perception. Each piece gently reveals how light transforms the familiar into the poetic. Discover Light Paintings at Curación House on Orphan […]
The Activation Furniture designer Tshidzo Mangena of Locha Design Studio will launch his new Akan Outdoor Furniture Collection. Activating the street outside One Park in Park Road, the furniture designer will create a lounge installation in partnership with Max Bagels and One Park. Tshidzo's brushed steel pieces will be launched on Friday afternoon with a […]
The Activation Art School Africa’s Collectors Club invites you to a private evening at the Cape Grace Hotel, exploring its exceptional art collection. The tour will be led by Head Curator Lezanne van Heerden, who has worked closely with Cape Grace to shape the collection and highlight its role in creating a refined, welcoming environment, […]
The Activation Design as an Optimistic Act - is our first physical exhibition, hosted as part of Design Week South Africa - inviting you to experience the imaginative potential of African architecture across rural villages, townships, cities, and international sites. This tactile exhibit offers an immersive journey through the NowNow Competition’s 40 Honourable Mentions, collected […]
The Activation Join us for our Family Learning Workshop this October, show your creative flair and take home a piece of the silos in your very own one-of-a-kind tote bag! These tote bags were made for you to fill the 42 silos of the Zeitz MOCAA logo using fabric markers and fabric pastels. Explore the […]
The Activation 'Preserve-Re-Imagined' is a loose archive and product series inspired by local traditional food preservation, re-imagined. This is the first in a series of activations and exhibitions of 'Preserve-Re-Imagined', and the informal launch of the Schuster-Stegmann brand - a collaboration between Frauke Stegmann and Matilde and Heike Stegmann (Ex-Birds Boutiqué Café). The Brands Studio […]
The Activation Through a series of collaborations and ongoing activations, I want to tell the multifaceted story of habitat loss affecting the Critically Endangered Cape Flats Sand Fynbos. In an increasingly fragmented proto-habitat, which greatly increases the risk of local extinctions, underappreciated land areas - such as indigenous remnants, commons, roadside verges, servitudes for power […]
The Activation Project Launch | Fashion Show | Film ScreeningMapendo Legacy - “mapendo” meaning “love” in Swahili - is a philanthropic and art-driven initiative born from Fuata Moyo’s commitment to use creativity as a force for change. Founded on the belief that art heals, empowers, and connects, Mapendo Legacy invests in learning, mentorship, and creative […]
The Activation As part of Open Langa 2025, when King Langalibalele Drive is transformed into a car-free street for the day, the ReBuilt Open Exhibition invites the public to experience a living demonstration of regenerative design in Langa.Presented by Bauhaus Earth with 16 on Lerotholi, the Lerotholi Food Garden, the SA Urban Food & Farming […]