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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
When: Saturday, 11 October from 10:00 – 15:00 Talk at 11:30 Where: Victoria Yards Open to all
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]