South Africa | Design Indaba

Blanket statement

New exhibition in Cape Town explores 160 years’ of history. >
Second act

Old saris get a new life in a powerhouse collaboration. >
Art meets tech

One-of-a-kind vehicle combines colour-change technology with the artistic language of Esther Mahlangu. >
Snake charmer

Rich Mnisi explores the duality of nature in his latest exhibition of collectible design. >
Parks and recreation

Urban parks bring nature to cities. >
Art that captivates the present and the future

Boemo Diale is the latest recipient of the Tomorrows/Today Prize for emerging artists. >
Africa is now

‘African design is reshaping the world’s cultural stage and sport shows us how.’ >
The shoulders of giants

A monumental retrospective tracks Esther Mahlangu’s lifelong pursuit of the arts. >
Fabric of the future

Biofluff’s Savian is the ‘world’s first plant-based fur’. >
Ancestral threads

Hakopike’s new solo exhibition expresses the artist’s vivid visions of ancestry. >
Meet the makers

Design Indaba Emerging Creative Jessie Zinn highlights South African fashion icons in a new video series. >
Peachy keen

Peach Fuzz is the Pantone Colour of the Year for 2024. >
Spiritual sanctuary

A modern mosque is inspired by traditional architecture >
Great Yes, Great No

New William Kentridge drawings and sculptures on show in Cape Town >
Best of the best

The 2023 World Architecture Festival winners have been announced. >
Not just another brick in the wall

Striking murals across Cape Town ask viewers to consider the ocean. >
Lasting impressions

Thando Ntuli of MUNKUS takes home the top prize at the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2023. >
Eye of the beholder

Zeitz MOCAA ushers in the summer season with two new lens-based exhibitions. >
Down to earth

An immersive exhibition five metres underground opens in the Western Cape >
Tied together

From headscarves to stadium seats, Crafted Liberation is a cry for gender equality in Iran. >
Talent show

Former Design Indaba Emerging Creative Lukhanyo Mdingi has won a prestigious international fashion prize. >
Retro icon

Sixty years of the lava lamp are celebrated with one-of-a-kind designs. >
The sound of air

The Vox Aeris speaker also cleans indoor air. >
Standing tall

A pyramid honouring a former dictator becomes a cultural hub. >

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