Lifestyle 10 facts about the king of kitsch Lifestyle May 9, 2013 10 facts about the king of kitsch Vladimir Tretchikoff is on everyone’s lips again since the sitter for The Chinese Girl has come to the fore. Coming up, the infamous Dying Swan will be going under the hammer at Strauss & Co on Monday 20 May. Full Article
Lifestyle Portrait perfect Lifestyle March 26, 2013 Portrait perfect The new National Portrait Award launched by Sanlam Private Investments has reignited the conversation about what makes a good portrait. Craig Wylie, internationally renowned for his arresting paintings, shed some light. Full Article
Design Wood tattoos Design March 26, 2013 Wood tattoos Raoul Goetze is a multimedia designer by training, a tattoo artist by day, guitar player for psychedelic rock’n’roll band Wild Eastern Arches after hours, and between all of that he produces visual art, prints, drawings and etchings. Full Article
Decor Throwing pots Decor March 13, 2013 Throwing pots Matthew Krouse investigates what goes into ceramacist Ian Garrett’s vessels, which are bold and contemporary, but still distinctively African. Full Article
Lifestyle Blindfolded art Lifestyle February 26, 2013 Blindfolded art Spier in association with VISI is pleased to present the solo exhibition, The Blind Astronomer, by artist Berco Wilsenach. We are also giving 10 readers the chance to attend the VIP exhibition opening, including a blindfolded wine tasting. Full Article
Design Art touch Design February 11, 2013 Art touch Illustrator and designer Euodia Roets of Touchee Feelee is bringing a touch of art to such humble items as the placemat, serviette and eye masks. Here’s our fresh talent profile with the Limpopo-born Capetonian. Full Article
Decor Karoo creatives Decor February 1, 2013 Karoo creatives Photographer Jürgen Schadeberg is central to the Karoo Collection at the Watershed Gallery in Prince Albert, alongside a delightful range of decor and furniture. Full Article
Design Woodstock goes industrial chic Design January 28, 2013 Woodstock goes industrial chic The hottest new design destination in Cape Town, the Woodstock Exchange now houses almost every hip young design brand under one roof. Sydelle Willow Smith tells the story in this photo essay. Full Article