Name: WHAT IS AFRICAN STREETWEAR EXHIBITION WITH FRNDLY SA / EXHIBITION
Start: 2025-10-11T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-10-11T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Victoria Yards

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October 2025
October 9at11.00 - October 12at17.00

LEKGOTLA LA DIKAKAPA IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION / EXPERIENCE

Urban Zulu House 126 Ballyclare Drive, Morningside, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation This 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. Translating to “a council of champions”, Lekgotla La Dikakapa celebrates collaboration and African storytelling through a multi-sensory experience. […]
October 9at11.00 - October 12at22.00

ARI’S LISTENING ROOM AT TONIC / EXPERIENCE

TONIC 42 7th Avenue, Parktown North, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join Andile Buka as he launches Ari's Listening Room, hosted by TONIC and supported by Bang & Olufsen. A line up of incredible creatives, each presentation will be an interactive listening experience, a journey through a soundscape, designed by the artist and curated by Andile. AK Jenkins (Thursday, 9 October) 18:00 - 22:00 […]
October 9at13.00 - October 12at18.30

WHAT’S IN A NAME WITH DAILY / EXHIBITION

27 Boxes Shop 6, 27 Boxes, 76a 4th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation What’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 […]
October 9at15.00 - October 11at16.30

GUIDED TOUR AT JCAF (JOBURG CONTEMPORARY ART FOUNDATION) / EXHIBITION

JCAF 1 Durris Road Forest Town, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The Activation Structures 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 […]
October 9at15.30 - 20.00

STUDIO TOUR AT dhk / OPEN STUDIO

dhk Architects 2nd Floor, The Cradock Heights, 21 Cradock Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation dhk Architects is opening the doors to their Johannesburg studio again. No talks, no lectures, just an informal evening of connection and conversation. Explore the studio, learn about our work and meet our team. Join a sketching session on the terrace and showcase your 5 best designs in a quick-fire pitching session. BUT: […]
October 9at16.00 - 20.00

OPEN STUDIO WITH LUXURY FRONTIERS DESIGN STUDIO / STUDIO VISIT

Luxury Frontiers Design Studio 139 Greenway, Greenside, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The Activation For the first time Luxury Frontiers Design Studio is opening their doors for a closer look at how the studio's designs shape hospitality experiences. Walk through the new Luxury Frontiers Design Studio, meet the team, and see the projects they've been working on, some you’ll recognise, others you’ll be the first to see. Come for […]
October 9at17.00 - 20.00

SALON DISCUSSION BY GROOVE BIENNALE / PANEL DISCUSSION

Club AM 39 Gwigwi Mrwebi Street, Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join in the Salon Discussion by Groove Biennale, happening on Thursday 9 October at Club A.M. in Newtown. Featuring UK-based visual artists Seyi Adelekun & Fa-Zah Raha alongside local creators & thinkers Dr Sechaba Maape, Karl Ndebele & Andile Mangwana, this evening conversation on how (queer) space, alternative cultures & multidisciplinary engagement can […]
October 9at18.00 - 21.00

OPEN STUDIO WITH HAE ART / EXHIBITION

Donald Masoga Studio 7 Sivewright Avenue, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Our 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. Meet the artists and see the studio with this exclusive open studio event. Where : Donald Masoga's Open Studio, 7 […]
October 9at18.00 - October 12at19.00

LEHLOGONOLO MASOABI X BLAQUE INQ CONTEMPORARIES / EXHIBITION

Keyes Art Mile 21 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa

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 […]
October 10at10.00 - October 11at16.00

PRICE OF GOLD / EXHIBITION & TALKS

Victoria Yards 16 Viljoen Street, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, South Africa

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 […]
October 10at17.00 - October 11at22.30

REEL TO REALITY FILM FESTIVAL / EXPERIENCE

Lang de Moun Mon 69 Mons Road, Observatory, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Reel to Reality Film Festival presents the 2025 film festival in partnership with The National Film and Video Foundation. This year, the festival turns towards an outdoor film festival as a means of social connection and community, by blending African and African diasporic stories with nature, escapism and multi-disciplines, to curate an immersive, […]
October 11at09.00 - 12.00

HAND EMBROIDERY, BEADING & MENDING AT VIVIERS STUDIO / WORKSHOP

Viviers Studio 133 Westcliff Drive, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join the Viviers team in welcoming Chantal Mpoyi and Hannelie Bekker into their beautiful studio for two Saturday morning workshops. Chantal Mpoyi will host a hand embroidery and beading workshop where guests work on a scarf/ bandana while enjoying refreshments, mimosas and sweet treats. Hannelie Bekker will host an intimate visible mending workshop […]
October 11at09.00 - 17.00

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH ATHENA A / STUDIO TOUR

Athena A Studio Quality House, Unit 1, 33 St Christopher Road, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join Athena Argyrakis and her team as they introduce you to their studio, showcasing how the brand's hand crafted jewellery is designed and made. The Brand Athena A is known for their hand-sculpted brass jewellery that is bold, strong and makes a statement – carrying with it a powerful feminine energy. Athena A […]
October 11at09.00 - 22.00

THE ANNUAL KASIOLOGY FESTIVAL / EXPERIENCE

Eyethu Heritage Hall Soweto Art Mile, Morris Issacson High School and Native Rebel, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation The Creative20 x Jozi My Jozi are launching “The Annual Kasiology Festival”, a dynamic, township-based design, creativity, and lifestyle festival for the vibrant creative community and residents of Soweto. The word “Kasi” is used frequently in daily conversation. It refers to the township, but has a much deeper meaning of identity, culture, history, […]
October 11at10.00 - 11.30

SITE VISIT TO LILIAN NGOYI STREET WITH YOUNG URBANISTS / TOUR

Gautrain Park Station 123 Eloff Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation On Friday 11 October, Young Urbanists will host a walk to Lilian Ngoyi Street with the City of Johannesburg, the Department of Transport and the Johannesburg Roads Agency. We’ll meet at Park Station where we encourage all participants to take the Gautrain Gautrain together and then walk down Rissik Street to the site. […]
October 11at10.00 - 15.00

CRAFT DAY AT CONVOY / EXPERIENCE

Convoy The Bamboo Centre Corner Rustenburg Road and, 9th St, Melville, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join the team at Convoy for a day of craft in store – and bubbles! A large piece of fabric will be available for you to engage with it, be it with thread and needles, ribbons, fabric pens and more. It's a team effort, with the final product forming a window display at […]
October 11at10.00 - 15.00

BACKROOM OF THE FUTURE/ EXHIBITION

Victoria Yards 16 Viljoen Street, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, South Africa

When: Saturday, 11 October from 10:00 – 15:00 Talk at 11:30 Where: Victoria Yards Open to all
October 11at10.00 - 17.00

LAUNCH WITH PULP PAPERWORKS / PRODUCT LAUNCH

44 Stanley 44 Stanley Avenue, Milpark, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join Pulp Paperworks on Saturday 11 October from 10am for the launch of two new publications: Mavu, a zine by Pamina Sebastião, and Transit(o) by Victoria Marques. Both works are the outcome of Pulp’s latest internship, a collaboration with Editora Tamoda, a new Luandan studio. Mavu extends the research of Mundo Mávu into […]
October 11at12.00 - 15.00

VIVIERS STUDIO OPEN DAY / STUDIO TOUR

Viviers Studio 133 Westcliff Drive, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Get a glimpse behind the scenes as the Viviers team open their doors to guests for this exciting event. Lezanne Viviers and Walter Anderson's personal art collection will be on display – focusing on surrealist works from Marlene Steyn, Georgina Gratrix, Bastiaan van Stenis, Salvador Dali, Banele Khoza, Turiya Magadela, Walter Dixon, Nico […]
October 11at12.00 - 17.00

WHAT IS AFRICAN STREETWEAR EXHIBITION WITH FRNDLY SA / EXHIBITION

Victoria Yards 16 Viljoen Street, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, South Africa

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 […]