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		<title>Beyond a gilded cup: How the V&amp;A Neighbourhood Awards transform trophies into purpose-driven works of art</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now in its second year, the V&#38;A Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards will once again be presenting bespoke pieces of art to celebrate retail excellence among tenants. From ancient laurel wreaths and polished pewter cups to contemporary forms, trophies have always symbolised achievement, identity and shared values. Just like a flag, a trophy is an ideological marker: its design says as much about an era and institution as the achievement it represents.  At the V&#38;A Waterfront, this symbolism is reimagined through the annual Neighbourhood Awards, which commissions trophies that are works of art crafted by leading local makers and which are deeply rooted in the precinct’s purpose-led philosophy. ‘The trophy becomes a symbol of shared purpose,’ says Mandla Mkhwebane, Senior Marketing Manager: B2C and CX at the V&#38;A Waterfront. ‘It honours the retailer, but also the creative talent that defines our precinct. It’s recognition with ripple effects.’ In 2024, the V&#38;A Waterfront began this journey by commissioning Diana George of Lerato Design Consultancy to envision a collection of bespoke ceramic trophies made by a group of Cape Town-based creatives: award-winning ceramicist Clementina van der Walt, known for her bold use of colour and pattern; N’Sele Adonis Mumpango, whose hand-engraved lines and textured [...]]]></description>
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		<title>‘A love letter to Fish Hoek’ &#8211; the deep south valley comes alive with an art installation in the front windows of iconic 97-year-old family-run department store, AP Jones</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the very first time, Fish Hoek’s iconic department store AP Jones, the valley’s beloved 97-year-old family-run business, will explode with creativity as its front windows are transformed into a stunning, large-scale art installation. This bold display will be visible at street level and is designed to engage shoppers, pedestrians and passing traffic on Fish Hoek’s Main Road. The installation will be unveiled in phases, starting from 19 September 2025, and forms part of the build-up to the inaugural Open Studios Fish Hoek &#38; Clovelly (OSFHC), which takes place from 3 to 5 October 2025.  The installation is a collaborative effort organised by participating OSFHC artists Lauren Shantall, Sue Kaplan and Yda Walt and jointly conceptualised by Walt (who is a celebrated textile artist and screen-printer) and Kaplan (who is a curator, painter and teacher). The installation includes the direct involvement of Susan Didcott, Marlise Keith, Leila and Emma Rowett, Sasha Scholtz and others, with the enthusiastic support of the AP Jones team. Additionally, all 19 artists that are part of OSFHC will contribute self-portraits in the medium of their choice that will form part of the installation. Screen-printed images on calico fabric, created in Walt’s studio, form the heart [...]]]></description>
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		<title>For the first time, a collective of artists in Fish Hoek and Clovelly open their studios this October</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The inaugural edition of Open Studios Fish Hoek &#38; Clovelly (OSFHC) will take place over the weekend of 3-5 October 2025, featuring 19 artists in 15 studio sites across four different routes. This is a chance to make connections, meet artists in person, explore the area and see some inspiring work, from paintings to ceramics to sculpture, papermaking to illustration, stitching, mosaics and more. ‘We have long admired other Deep South Open Studios, such as those in Noordhoek and Kommetjie, and we realised it was time to crank up the volume in our neck of the woods too, to show the world the depth and breadth of talent living this side of the peninsula,’ says the organisers. ‘In the past, Fish Hoek and Clovelly had a reputation as a bit of a sleepy hollow, a former dry suburb that is more of a retirement village than anything else, but a lot is happening here, and there are incredibly talented artists and makers who live here and who want to open their studios, homes and hearts to everyone to honour all that this area is and all that it can become.’ The event is free, and guests can visit as many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Heritage Month must-see!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:55:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Timed to run over Heritage Month, Sisonke Gallery hosts an exhibition that reflects on Cape Malay identity. This is the second iteration of A Glimpse Between Memoirs, a powerful joint exhibition by artists Shaunez Benting and Whaleed Ahjum, which was previously exhibited at the Bo-Kaap Cultural Hub in February 2024. The show is presented in collaboration with Our Cape Town Heritage (OCTH), an NPO that is committed to protecting, promoting and preserving heritage and culture by exploring visual art and history through education, and is curated by Aaliyah Ahmed.  Through childhood memories and the echoes of apartheid, A Glimpse Between Memoirs explores the tension between history and speculation. Drawing on nostalgia, not as escapism but as a critical lens, the artists investigate how the stories we inherit (and the ones we choose to tell) shape the futures we dare to imagine, shining a light on how art can disrupt the status quo and honour ancestral legacies while opening up space for future possibility. Benting’s work reanimates the marginalised spaces of his youth through vibrant composite visuals that blur memory and imagination. Ahjum, whose practice is grounded in research and oil painting, delves into his Southeast Asian roots to uncover cultural [...]]]></description>
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		<title>60 of South Africa’s best portraits go on show at HUB</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:40:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cape Town’s HUB Gallery is hosting a 2 month-long exhibition of 60 outstanding portraits selected from the Portrait 100 Award 2025 finalists. The show opens 30 August and runs until 29 October 2025, giving audiences the opportunity to experience a diverse range of contemporary portraiture. The prestigious Portrait Award is a biennial national competition presented by Rust-en-Vrede Gallery in Durbanville. Launched in 2013, it has grown to become one of South Africa’s most significant platforms for representational art – art that portrays recognisable objects, figures or scenes from the real world – celebrating technical excellence, narrative depth and emotional power in the medium of portraiture. The 100 best portraits are selected from the entries received, from which the Top 40, Top 5, Top 3 and overall winning portraits are chosen. The Top 40 portraits will be exhibited at Rust-en-Vrede Gallery, while HUB Gallery will support the Portrait 100 Award exhibition by presenting the remaining 60 works. All are for sale to the public. This year’s finalists were chosen by a panel of respected industry experts: Dr Dineke Orton, art historian, researcher and the curator of the University of Johannesburg Art Gallery; artist and entrepreneur Thonton Kubeya; and journalist, art critic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have your say: V&amp;A Waterfront People’s Choice Award voting is now open</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:35:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The finalists are in. Now it’s over to the people &#8211; again! The V&#38;A Waterfront is calling on the public to vote for their favourite eatery, store and small business in the 2025 People’s Choice Awards. Whether it’s the café that nails your flat white every time, or the sushi spot where they know your usual, this award honours the places that turn everyday visits into something meaningful. Earlier this month, hundreds of nominations poured in from shoppers, diners and V&#38;A Waterfront regulars, and the top five most-nominated restaurants, stores and small businesses have been selected as finalists. ‘The People’s Choice Award is all about celebrating the places that leave a lasting impression,’ says Alex Kabalin, Executive Manager of Retail at the V&#38;A Waterfront. ‘These finalists have earned their spot because they consistently connect with their customers, and we’re excited to see who takes the crown.’ Finalists in each category are as follows: Restaurants Quay Four  Spur  Ocean Basket Willoughby &#38; Co Tashas  Stores Koco Bino  Lakrids by Bulow Woolworths Nicci Boutique  H&#38;M  Small Businesses HintHunt  Lelo&#8217;s Tasty Foods  Mia Mélange Spirit Jewellery  Afrikoa  One winner in each category will walk away with the title of 2025 People’s Choice Award [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Groundbreaking Grounded Practice extended until 12 October 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Heritage Month head out to Spier Wine Farm’s historic Old Wine Cellar for ‘Grounded Practice’ – a landmark ceramics exhibition on until 12 October 2025. Curated by Tamlin Blake, Chief Curator at Spier Arts Trust, the exhibition features 63 ceramic artworks by 42 artists from across South Africa – each one thoughtfully selected to explore themes of stability, sustainability, and self-reflection. ‘Grounded Practice’ offers more than a showcase of beautiful objects, it’s a timely conversation about what it means to feel rooted in a world of change. Rather than dictate a theme from the outset, Blake waited to see what ideas emerged organically from the artists’ submissions.  “What came through, almost overwhelmingly, was a sense of instability – personally, politically, environmentally,” she explains. “Many artists were using their practice to find their footing again, to reestablish a sense of balance and belonging. That’s where the title ‘Grounded Practice’ comes from.” The Power of Clay Central to this year’s exhibition is the material itself. “Clay is a potent and enduring material in human civilisation,” Blake explains. “It’s often seen as a metaphor for creativity, malleability, and human potential. But once it’s fired and becomes ceramic, it also represents permanence and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exploring the next wave of creativity and innovation: Decorex Africa&#8217;s Future of Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 14:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As technology advances and our understanding of sustainability and social responsibility evolves, design will need to adapt and innovate to meet new challenges. By exploring the Future of Design at Decorex Cape Town (22-25 June, Cape Town International Convention Centre) and Joburg (3-6 August, Sandton Convention Centre), visitors can gain a better understanding of the role of design in the exciting possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. ‘We believe that design is one of the most powerful tools we have to shape the future,’ says Sandra Barrow, Decorex Africa’s Portfolio Director. Decorex Cape Town is set to showcase the Future of Design, with seating partner Wunders, through a captivating blend of physical and digital displays, collaborative workshops, and live demonstrations. Cape Town is the forerunner to a much bigger theatre and curated exhibition that will be one of the main features of the combined Design Joburg/100% Design Africa Hall at Decorex Joburg. Once the Future of Design has debuted in Cape Town, a fresh lineup of speakers and exhibitors will be curated for the Joburg show. Over the course of four days, Cape Town attendees who purchase general admission tickets to the show can access a range of free talks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five things to look out for when buying activewear</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 15:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, the activewear you choose can hugely impact your workout experience. This is why, when buying activewear, there are certain key things to look out for to ensure you get the most out of your purchase. The five most important of these are breathability, flexibility, durability, quality and sustainability. By keeping these factors in mind, you can find the perfect activewear to support your active lifestyle. &#160; &#160; Breathability  Have you ever felt like your sweat is trapped underneath your clothing, making you even sweatier? This is where breathability is important for activewear: the more breathable a fabric is, the more it’s able to absorb and release that moisture outwards and away from the body. Look for items made from cotton, polyester and nylon, such as Copenhagen Cartel’s ECONYL® recycled nylon fabric for ultimate breathability.   Flexibility  You don’t want your clothes to slide off your body as you work out, so soft, stretchy materials that retain their shaping effect when you move, and features such as a high waist and thicker waistband, are the best choices for flexibility. ‘I’m very impressed with this brand, not just from a sustainability [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cape Town Decor &amp; Design Week and Decorex Cape Town set to ignite the country’s creative capital</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cape Town Decor &#38; Design Week runs right across the Mother City from 19-25 June 2023, setting the scene for much-awaited Decorex Cape Town, which brings a wealth of design trends, leading brands, and home solutions to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 22 &#8211; 25 June 2023. The inaugural Cape Town Decor &#38; Design Week is a multi-destination programme of open showrooms, workshops, talks and networking events, offering the opportunity to get behind-the-scenes with some of Cape Town’s most compelling talents who’ll then be showcasing their latest collections and lines at Decorex itself. Following on from its much-acclaimed relaunch in 2022, this year’s Decorex Cape Town is proudly brought to you by Samsung, Plascon, Sanlam Private Wealth, Lexus and City of Cape Town. The show clusters together over 120 exhibitors and offers a host of special features, including curated exhibitions, eateries, bars and product launches. The Mother City event is the forerunner to a collocated powerhouse of shows in Joburg &#8211; Decorex Joburg, 100% Design Africa and Design Joburg run from 3-6 August 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre. They are preceded by Joburg Decor &#38; Design Week, which runs across the city from 31July-6 August 2023. [...]]]></description>
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