Art

South African Glass Artist Turns Emotions and Games Into Epic Showcase 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024 136 0

South African glass artist Malebogo Molokane’s is layered with emotion in a very literal way. But, her creations are also fused with a beautiful message of resilience:   Johannesburg, South…

Keiskamma Covid Resilience Tapestry that Took 2 Years to Make will Showcase in Noordhoek 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 20, 2024February 19, 2024 328 0

The Keiskamma Covid Resilience Tapestry is coming to Noordhoek; a reminder of the resilience and community that held people together through the toughest time:   Noordhoek, South Africa (20 February…

Autism SA Hosts Art Auction to Raise Funds for Autistic Artists

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024 206 0

Autism SA is hosting its annual art auction which gives autistic artists a platform to showcase their works and earn an income.   South Africa (12 February 2024) – What…

‘True Love’ Exhibition Honours 50 Years of South African Artist Alfred Thoba’s Art 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024 100 0

Artist Alfred Thoba’s 50-year-long career is set to be honoured in a legacy exhibition: ‘True Love’—a must for South African art and history lovers:   Johannesburg, South Africa (02 February…

Primary School in Pietermaritzburg Gets Stunning Audio-Visual Mural! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 26, 2024January 29, 2024 537 0

A primary school in Pietermaritzburg has just gotten a slice of its own massive storybook to connect with learners with a stunning audio-visual mural:   Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (26 January…

Look! Esther Mahlangu’s Iconic Art Car is Back in South Africa

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024 251 0

Dr Esther Mahlangu’s iconic art car has finally returned back to South Africa after inspiring people around the world for over 30 years. Ever wondered how they get cars into…

Beauty of the Bollards! A Tiny But Important Improvement Movement

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguy January 24, 2024January 25, 2024 367 0

The little things count! Bollards in Cape Town have become canvases part of a tiny, but important improvement movement in the City:   Cape Town, South Africa (24 January 2024)…

Exhibition to Honour Dr Esther Mahlangu and 7 Decades of Art

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 21, 2024January 19, 2024 292 0

Dr Esther Mahlangu is one of South Africa’s most iconic artists. For seven decades, she’s contributed her creativity to the country and the world. Now, a ‘new’ exhibition ‘Then I…

Local Artist Brings South African Icons to Life with Lipstick! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJanuary 16, 2024January 16, 2024 561 0

It turns out that Siya Kolisi looks great in lipstick. As do several other South African icons reimagined by talented artist Ricollin Moodley:   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (16 January 2024)…

Lecturer Proves Everyday Items Can Make Great Art!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024 681 0

A Visual Arts Lecturer has showed people that sometimes the most special creations come from starting exactly where you are, with what you have in front of you. As such,…