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Oct 22, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Casey Delport
Goodman Gallery prides itself on its unmatched stable of international artists. Recently, the leading gallery boasted Light Blue Violet, a solo exhibition by ruby onyinyechi amanze, an artist who divides her time between Philadelphia and Brooklyn, USA, considering multiple locations as home. The Johannesburg show was typically well attended.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Casey Delport
Opening on the 1st of September at Umhlabathi Collective, Ngiyobona Phambili, meaning “I (*will) see ahead,” marked Mlangeni’s return to the South African art scene after six years abroad. Featuring mostly landscape photographs taken between 2010 and 2020, the exhibition uncovered works that had previously languished in the dark—shining light on the lasting impact of trauma on landscapes and the people that inhabit them.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Casey Delport
Last Sunday was hot as hell and it was the perfect day to spend at the extravagant NIROX Sculpture Park. Even better that there were all kinds of treats in store. Capitec, one of South Africa’s leading digital banks, partnered with handmadeAFRICA to introduce a new boutique retail experience. This collaboration shows the finest pan-African design, emphasizing ethical and sustainable craftsmanship.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Casey Delport
Curating an exhibition, especially one as layered as Ngiyabona Phambili by Sabelo Mlangeni at Umhlabathi Collective, is as much a conversation as it is a craft. During a one on one walkabout with Kamogelo Walaza, the curator of the show, I encountered not only the logistical intricacies behind the exhibit but also reflections on artistic practice, spatial dynamics, and what it means to curate photographic works that have previously existed in the margins.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Casey Delport
We need more platforms where young African creatives and innovators can converge amid the fast-changing digital landscape. Taking place from October 2-5 at the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Braamfontein, in collaboration with Wits School of Arts’ Digital Arts Department, the Fak’ugesi Festival celebrated the intersection of technology, art, and African culture.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Casey Delport
Saxophonist, Linda Sikhakhane, has garnered both local and international recognition for his distinctive style, which constitutes a smooth fusion of traditional South African sounds with cool, contemporary jazz. A native of Umlazi, Sikhakhane’s road has been shaped by an unshakeable spiritual and cultural foundation, as well as notable collaborations with influential figures in the jazz community.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Casey Delport
In an interview with BubblegumClub, South African artist Thando, also known as ‘Th&o.‘, discusses his creative journey and influences while unveiling his latest single visualizer, Lonely? (Come Along). Four years ago, we covered the release of his first album and it seems apt to do some coverage on this new release.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Casey Delport
With a social media tagline that reads: “Beautiful essentials that have greater meaning and purpose in people’s lives”, this brand has a clear focus. Katungulu Mwendwa’s latest Katush Nairobi collection, Black Bird A Kanga | Obsidian Dawn, is a sartorial ode to her hometown of Kitui, Kenya, where her affinity for craftsmanship first took root in her grandmother’s workshop.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Casey Delport
Drag shows are a hoot and it’s fun to see drag kings beginning to take themselves more (un)seriously in the local context. Jozi Kings and Things Part.2 was a repeat performance by Johannesburg’s first drag king collective, Jozi Kings and Things.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
bubblegumclub.co.za | Thembeka Heidi Sincuba |Lindiwe Mngxitama |KNeo Mokgopa |Casey Delport
I had the opportunity to catch up with Petite Noir, a Congolese musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer based in South Africa and Belgium. Petite Noir’s work is a beautiful blend of influences, with an uncanny sound and heartbreaking lyrical depth. The enigmatic artist has collaborated with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and toured around the world. He took the time to give us a glimpse of his artistic process and the influences that result in what we now know as #noirwave.
