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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T180000
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SUMMARY:OPEN STUDIO WITH HAE ART / EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nOur activation is set to take place in both cities\, starting with an open studio session at Donald Masoga’s studio in Joburg\, then followed by a full activation and exhibition in Cape Town.\n\n\n\nMeet the artists and see the studio with this exclusive open studio event.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere : Donald Masoga’s Open Studio\, 7 Sivewright Avenue\, New Doornfontein\, Johannesburg  \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa mapWhen : Thursday\, 9 October at 18:00 \n\n\n\nOpen to all to attend.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/open-studio-with-hae-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Donald Masoga Studio\, 7 Sivewright Avenue\, New Doornfontein\, Johannesburg\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Joburg,Studio Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062753
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SUMMARY:GUIDED TOUR AT JCAF (JOBURG CONTEMPORARY ART FOUNDATION) / EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nStructures is the second exhibition under the Worldmaking theme\, following Ecospheres. A structure can be understood as either material or immaterial. It might represent a body of knowledge\, a social framework or an infrastructural system treated as a single entity and held together by a plan\, a pattern or a guiding logic. The Structures exhibition considers the human in relation to the built environment\, and brings together artists and architects from the South who explore how space\, place\, and race intersect in both tangible and intangible structures. Structures reflects on how materials carry meaning and how people themselves can act as forms of infrastructure.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nJCAF is a foundation dedicated to research\, technology and art. As a philanthropic institution\, JCAF combines an academic research institute\, an innovative technology laboratory and a platform for museum-quality exhibitions. Our ethos is to advance the appreciation of modern and contemporary art through the production\, sharing and preservation of knowledge. JCAF is a non-collecting foundation.\n\n\n\nwww.jcaf.org.za / @foundation_jcaf \n\n\n\nWhere : JCAF\, 1 Durris Road\, Forest Town\, Johannesburg \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : 9 October 2025 from 3pm – 4.30pm\, 10 October 2025 from 3pm – 4.30pm\, 11 October 2025 from 3pm – 4.30pm. Please note tours will start promptly at 3pm. \n\n\n\nBookings : Register to attend
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/exhibition-tour-at-jcaf-joburg-contemporary-art-foundation-exhibition/
LOCATION:JCAF\, 1 Durris Road Forest Town\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2193\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Joburg,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251012T183000
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SUMMARY:WHAT'S IN A NAME WITH DAILY / EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nWhat’s in a Name\, an exhibition by Daily. The showcase brings together a curated selection of Daily pieces\, highlighting not just the design and craft\, but also the intentional role of naming in shaping meaning\, accessibility\, and connection. Names become part of the design language — locating objects in culture\, inviting curiosity\, and offering new ways to experience furniture in everyday life.Pop in\, explore the collection\, ease into the evening with bubbles from 16:30 and sundowner jams on the decks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShowroom Walkabout with Joey Khuvutlu. The walkabout dives into the pieces on display\, the stories behind their design\, and how naming shapes the way we understand and experience each object.Kick back with some bubbles to sundowner jams — a mellow mix of design\, music\, and good company.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nOur mission is simple; We believe that good  design  can enhance the quality of life and that a quality life should be accessible to all. To this end\, we strive to make design-led products of lasting quality accessibleto more people. Daily.\n\n\n\nWe set out to design and manufacture durable products of lasting quality. To make practical objects that solve problems for how people live today.  To do it beautifully and meticulously\, delivering design that transcends trends. \n\n\n\nDaily is an African organisation founded in South Africa and headquartered in Johannesburg. All products are proudly manufactured in South Africa.\n\n\n\nwww.daily.store \n\n\n\nWhere: 27 Boxes\, 76a 4th Avenue\, Melville \n\n\n\nWhen:  \n\n\n\nExhibition : 9 – 12 October\, 13:00 – 18:30 \n\n\n\nWalkabout : 10 October\, 16:30 – 19:30 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nBookings:  \n\n\n\nExhibition\, open to all.  \n\n\n\nWalkabout pre-registration here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/whats-in-a-name-with-daily-exhibition/
LOCATION:27 Boxes\, Shop 6\, 27 Boxes\, 76a 4th Avenue\, Melville\, Johannesburg\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Experience,Joburg
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062753
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SUMMARY:LEKGOTLA LA DIKAKAPA IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION / EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nThis year’s Design Week South Africa\, Johannesburg iteration will see the launch of Lekgotla La Dikakapa\, an immersive collective installation at Urban Zulu House that brings together film\, fashion\, visual arts\, food\, and cultural dialogue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTranslating to “a council of champions”\, Lekgotla La Dikakapa celebrates collaboration and African storytelling through a multi-sensory experience. The installation will feature acclaimed creatives including Floyd Avenue (fashion designer)\, Marks Dube (filmmaker)\, Seethestylist (fashion stylist)\, Naledi Farm Chefs (culinary innovators)\, Itumeleng Kwele (creative director and curator)\, Laud Pulse (design platform)\, and Levy Pooe (visual artist). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGuests will experience a fusion of film screenings\, fashion installations\, contemporary art\, and a curated food journey\, culminating in a panel discussion exploring the future of African creativity\, sustainability\, and design. Lekgotla La Dikakapa promises to be one of Design Week’s defining highlights—an inspiring convergence of culture\, collaboration\, and innovation.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nCurated by The Gathering Image and Lifestyle Group\, this experience is a reflection of everything the two brands stand for : connecting people\, shaping culture and amplifying African voices through fashion\, music\, film\, photography\, jewellery design\, virtual art\, image and lifestyle consulting and social media storytelling.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n@thegatheringlifestylegroup \n\n\n\nWhere : Urban Zulu House\, 126 Barryclare Drive\, Morningside \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : 9 – 12 October\, 11:00 – 17:00 \n\n\n\nBookings : Pre-register to attend.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/lekgotla-la-dikakapa-immersive-exhibition-experience/
LOCATION:Urban Zulu House\, 126 Ballyclare Drive\, Morningside\, Johannesburg\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Experience,Joburg
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251012T160000
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SUMMARY:'MAPPING MEMORIES'\, INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION & CREATIVE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nMore than just a landscape of places\, Joburg is a receptacle for the memories of millions of people. ‘Mapping Memories\,’ developed by writer Cate Otto and professor and graphic designer Rozina Vavetsi\, consists of two parts:\n\n\n\n• An interactive installation: a large-scale map of the city invites visitors to identify personal\, meaningful locations\, write a vivid memory\, and pin it on the map\, creating a colorful collective experience of Joburg’s vibrant essence. As more memories are added\, the map transforms into a living archive that becomes richer with every participant.\n\n\n\n• A creative workshop: memories are explored by combining writing\, design\, and crafts to delve into the textures\, tastes\, smells\, colors\, and sounds of remembrance. Through verbal and visual expression\, the workshop aims to create zines that showcase the collective and evolving portrait of the city’s identity and encourage participants to reflect and connect through the power of shared memory.\n\n\n\nBoth events are free\, but RSVPs are required for the exhibition opening and the workshop.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nJoining their creative forces\, writer Cate Otto (University of Johannesburg) and professor and graphic designer Rozina Vavetsi (New York Institute of Technology and University of Johannesburg) have developed the ‘Mapping Memories’ project\, celebrating Joburg’s contagious energy and vibrant spirit.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere : AA Gallery\, 27 Boxes\, Melville \n\n\n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Exhibition Opening\, Thursday\, 9 October from 6pm – 10pm \n\n\n\nRegister to attend. \n\n\n\nWorkshops\, Saturday\, 11 October and Sunday\, 12 October from 11:00 to 13:00 (Space limited to 15 people in each workshop.) \n\n\n\nRegister for Saturday\, 11 October here. \n\n\n\nRegister for Sunday\, 12 October here. \n\n\n\nInteractive exhibition\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday (9\, 10\, and 11 October) from 11am to 4pm \n\n\nExhibition\, Experience\, Joburg
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/workshop-mapping-memories/
LOCATION:AA Gallery\, 27 Boxes\, Melville\, Johannesburg
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Joburg,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062753
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SUMMARY:AFRICAN TEXTILE TALKS WITH TWYG / EXHIBITION & DISCUSSION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nCurated by Tandekile Mkize for Africa Textile Talks 2025\, Threads of Renewal II will unfold at The Library of Things We Forgot to Remember\, a sonic archive of African cultural memory curated by Kudzanai Chiurai. The exhibition draws focus on two interconnected themes: Memory & Ancestry and Healing & Resistance. Alongside the exhibition\, Twyg presents a programme of talks that reflect these themes.\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nTwyg is a non-profit media platform based in Cape Town\, South Africa\, exploring sustainable living through fashion\, beauty\, travel and design.\n\n\n\nWhere: The Bioscope and The Library of Things We Forgot to Remember\, 44 Stanley  \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen :  \n\n\n\nTalks Programme\, Saturday 11 October\, 10:00 – 13:30 at The BioscopeExhibition Opening Hours\, 9 – 12 October\, 09:00 – 17:00 at The Library of Things We Forgot to Remember \n\n\n\nBooking : Exhibition open to all \n\n\n\nPre-book your spot at the talks here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/african-textile-talks-with-twyg-exhibition-discussion/
LOCATION:44 Stanley\, 44 Stanley Avenue\, Milpark\, Johannesburg\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Experience,Joburg,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251012T170000
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SUMMARY:WAT WAT STORE PRE-LAUNCH WINDOW DISPLAY / EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nAhead of their imminent opening\, Wat Wat will present a special shop window installation during Design Week South Africa.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nWat Wat is a new collaborative platform by Johannesburg-based designers Joe Paine\, Makers of Stuff\, and Mema Design\, created to showcase their latest lighting designs and objects in a playful\, social way. With the aim of connecting with clients and design enthusiasts alike\, Wat Wat seeks to “make the circle bigger and brighter.” Wat now\, Wat ever.\n\n\n\n@watwatstore \n\n\n\nWhere: Wat Wat Store\, 44 Stanley\, 44 Stanley Avenue\, Milpark \n\n\n\nWhen: 9 – 12 October \n\n\n\nOpen to all \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/wat-wat-store-pre-launch-window-display-exhibition/
LOCATION:44 Stanley\, 44 Stanley Avenue\, Milpark\, Johannesburg\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Joburg
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062753
CREATED:20251004T063617Z
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SUMMARY:'BANKIE' EXHIBITION AND SHORT FILM AT WUNDERS / EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nJoin the Wunders team in their Kramerville showroom and learn about the importance of people and heritage of the Wunders brand. A short film by Niel van Deventer from Palama Productions will be screened. Featuring the humble ‘bankie’ – an essential part of Wunders factory culture\, the latest version of which\, by Heath Nash\, will be on display.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nWunders is a South African family-run furniture business\, supplying custom-made furniture – made from their Cape Town factory. Partnering with Heath Nash\, the brand has created Mmake Sspace\, a waste department that focuses exclusively on creatively up cycling the waste created in the production of each furniture piece.\n\n\n\n@wunders_ / @mmakesspace \n\n\n\nWhere : Wunders\, 17 Commerce Crescent\, Kramerville \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : 9 October – 12 October from 9:00 – 16:00 \n\n\n\nBookings : Open to all to attend\, pre-register here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/bankie-exhibition-and-short-film-at-wunders-experience/
LOCATION:Wunders\, 17 Commerce Cres\, Sandown\, Johannesburg\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Experience,Joburg
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