Category Archives: Art & Entertainment

Decorex Africa announces its Designers of the Year 2025 as its State of the Industry Report reveals significant shifts in the design landscape

Decorex Africa, the continent’s foremost authority on decor, interior design and lifestyle, is proud to announce the selection of two exceptional talents as its Designers of the Year 2025, reflecting the exhibition’s strengthened pan-African vision. Egyptian sustainability innovators Reform Studio has been named Decorex Cape Town’s Designer of the Year, while globally renowned Nigerian-born architect […]

Paris Calling: Strauss & Co’s Five-sale Cape Town Auction Week Celebrates French Influence on South African Art

For generations of South African artists and collectors, Paris has exerted a magnetic influence, defining artistic aspiration and shaping connoisseurship. Strauss & Co’s Cape Town Auction Week (31 March – 2 April 2025) showcases the extent of this influence in the catalogues for its five specialist sales of collectable modern and contemporary art, furniture, silverware, […]

FROM RECOGNITION TO REVOLUTION:

MORONGWE MOKONE AND REFILWE SEBOTHOMA’S JOURNEY AS THE  2024 VEUVE CLICQUOT BOLD WOMAN AWARD WINNERS  As entries open for the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award, a new wave of remarkable women will soon join the dynamic community of trailblazers who embody the pioneering spirit of Madame Clicquot. For the 2024 winners, Morongwe Mokone and […]

The TOP CHARITY Auction’s Role in Elevating African Art and Luxury Giving

Art, Philanthropy and Global Recognition The TOP CHARITY Auction has redefined philanthropy in the luxury sector, earning the title of Europe’s Best Luxury Auction Event from the Luxury Lifestyle Awards. Set against the historic backdrop of King Jan III Sobieski’s Palace in Wilanów, Warsaw, the gala was a remarkable fusion of high art, business and […]

From Design Platform To Multimillion-Rand Creative-Economy Catalyst: Decorex Africa Is Back And It Means Business

Economic impact 2024 at a glance Over the three decades of its existence, Decorex Africa has transformed into the continent’s most unique marketplace, offering both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) engagement opportunities for design and decor. The platform has become the definitive meeting point of supply and demand, positioning Africa as a global design force […]

Decorex Cape Town, 5-8 June 2025, CTICC

  Decorex Africa is back – the star of the 2025 African design calendar – and visitors can expect four extraordinary days of design, innovation and inspiration from the continent in both Cape Town and Joburg. This year’s Decorex Cape Town runs at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 5 to 8 June. […]

Ben Stanwix and Xhanti Zwelendaba Win Inaugural Emerging Artist Award at Investec Cape Town Art Fair

  The Investec Cape Town Art Fair continues to position itself as a premier platform connecting South African artists with the international art scene, as Cape Town-based collaborative duo Ben Stanwix and Xhanti Zwelendaba were announced as the winners of the inaugural Investec Emerging Artist Award. This award recognises and celebrates South Africa’s artistic talent, […]

The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025

  Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) are delighted  to announce Modupeola Fadugba as the Grand Prize Winner for The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025, sponsored by Schroders. With her work, Portrait Of An Artist At Ease, Modupeola Fadugba from Nigeria,  is the 4th winner of the prize, which seeks to celebrate […]

WTM Africa and CBISN launch China Ready® Workshop To Boost African Tourism Growth

  World Travel Market (WTM) Africa has announced the launch of its first-ever China Ready® Workshop in partnership with CBISN, aimed at helping African tourism businesses capture their share of the world’s largest outbound travel market. “With China’s outbound travel sector projected to reach 200 million travellers annually by 2028, the exclusive one-day intensive training […]

Perspectives on Africa is a Journey Through Modern and Contemporary Art

  CAPE TOWN — Strauss & Co is pleased to present ‘Perspectives on Africa: Modern and Contemporary Art’. The live auction, taking place on Monday, 17 February 2025, is accompanied by a curated selection of sales, including “Prelude to Podlashuc: A Glimpse into the Creative World of Alexander Podlashuc” —an artist-focused auction —“Woven Legacies: Tradition […]

Africa’s Premium Luxury Travel Show – ILTM Africa 2025!

  Step into Africa’s Premium Luxury Travel Show, where the continent’s most extraordinary travel providers meet with global industry leaders to shape the future of luxury tourism. From the breathtaking landscapes of Africa to world-class accommodations and exclusive experiences. ILTM Africa is the ultimate gateway to unlocking unparalleled opportunities in the luxury travel market. Mark […]

Compelling Narratives: South African Contemporary Art”, “November Art”, “SA Jewellery Designers Edition” and “Tis The Season

“Compelling Narratives: South African Contemporary Art” focuses on a range of artists, young and old, who are challenging boundaries with fresh perspectives, innovative techniques and engaging narratives. The sale captures the energy, boldness, and originality of artistic practices, many of which contribute to and shape contemporary art discourse in South Africa. Highlights include impactful works […]

Africa’s Top Designers Offer A Feast For The Senses Through Fashion, Flavour, and Heritage

  Now a firm fixture on Cape Town’s cultural calendar, the third edition of Confections x Collections (CxC) was, once again, hosted this November by Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel. This annual five-day showcase brought together slow African fashion through intimate salon-style shows curated by Twyg and bespoke confectioneries inspired by each designer, fusing the […]

Africa’s Leading Lights In Fashion: Confections X Collections At Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

  As Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, celebrates 125 years of slow luxury travel, its 2024 calendar brims with a vibrant curation of events spanning contemporary culture. Among the most eagerly awaited is the third edition of CONFECTIONS x COLLECTIONS (CxC), curated by Twyg. Taking place from 5–9 November, this sartorial showcase brings together some […]

From Sun to Shade in Seconds

  South Africa, with its blend of sub-tropical and temperate climates, offers breathtaking natural beauty and sunny days. However, the intense summer sun can sometimes turn a comfortable room into an inconvenient glare zone. Whether you’re struggling to focus on a Microsoft Teams call with sunlight reflecting off your screen or trying to enjoy a […]