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From the Karoo to the city: Liza Grobler extends a national conversation at HUB Gallery

May 8, 2026

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Following her role as curator of the 30th Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) visual arts programme this year, Liza Grobler brings a considered selection of that work to [...]

We celebrate the launch of the world’s youngest florilegium, the James & Shirley Sherwood Botanical Art Collection showcasing art as powerful communication tool to showcase Rare and Endangered South African plants

May 8, 2026

Botanical illustration is a universally loved artform. The works in this permanent collection not only accurately represent the appearance, structure and anatomy of plants, [...]

Not everything needs to be explained. Tanja Truscott’s ‘Without Words’ at Sisonke Gallery

May 7, 2026

In a world sodden with images, opinions and noise, Cape Town–based artist Tanja Truscott is asking something quieter of us: to look, to pause…and to feel. Running at [...]

The optimistic BUTTER + SKY “world” from Plascon’s 2026 Colour Forecast provides a breath of lightness to lift your mood

March 31, 2026

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Expansive, uplifting and radiant, Butter + Sky celebrates light in all its forms. This “world” of colour is one of four inspiring worlds within Plascon’s ‘HAND, [...]

Don’t overlook these areas when weather-proofing your home

March 31, 2026

Before the seasons shift, autumn is a valuable window to protect your home from issues that only become obvious once winter is fully underway. Whether your home is heading [...]

Fashion + Candy: A world of colour where pop culture meets high-gloss escapism

March 31, 2026

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The next chapter of the Plascon Colour Forecast for 2026 radiates unapologetic confidence. Labelled Fashion + Candy, this is a world of colour shaped by movement, nightlife [...]

New year, new rooms: Plascon explores several interior design directions set to shape South African homes in 2026

January 31, 2026

A new year often sparks a desire to reset our surroundings. But in 2026, that refresh goes deeper than aesthetics. Interior design is moving away from perfection and polish, [...]

In 2025, Vinimark’s International team explored fresh frontiers for South African wine while adapting to shifts in the global market.

December 8, 2025

In 2025, Vinimark continued to explore fresh frontiers for South African wine while adapting to a global market that has become more competitive and more unpredictable. Even [...]

HAND, made: Plascon’s directional new colour forecast for 2026 focuses on the transformative power of the human touch

December 1, 2025

Orchard and Blooms PLASCON Colour Forecast As our initial fascination with all things AI begins to normalise, 2026 welcomes a refocus on all things human. In compiling its [...]

Banish rust with Plascon’s newly launched EndRust Anti-Rust Primer

December 1, 2025

Rust should never be underestimated. It is a real hazard when it comes to the upkeep of properties, making it that much harder to maintain their value – not to mention [...]

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