Arts & Culture

An artist who left her mark on Cape Town

The passing of Lovell Friedman (Kibel) has robbed Cape Town of an exceptionally talented artist whose creativity, compassion and commitment to social upliftment left an enduring mark on the...

A Letter to David: A family’s anguish after October 7

The harrowing impact of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks on one Israeli family was brought home to...

SOBREMESA – celebrating the life and legacy of Sir Geoffrey Neiman

The extraordinary life of Sir Geoffrey Neiman will be honoured by the dance community with SOBREMESA, a once-off...

A Spielberg movie never before seen in Cape Town!

While most people associate the name ‘Spielberg’ with acclaimed director Steven Spielberg, his younger sister Nancy Spielberg is...

Art bursaries changing lives

“Cape Town is the best place in South Africa for anyone interested in art.” That is the view...

Enjoy the Jewish humour in earthside 

When I saw Candice Bernstein’s one-woman show, earthside, about a year ago, I was struck by how sad it was that, other than myself and...

A Little Night Music – a night of lots of entertainment 

After performing last in a full-length production almost 30 years ago, Cape Town’s well-known opera star of many years Aviva Pelham is thrilled to be back on stage...

Judge Dennis Davis: A life in law and music

From courtroom to concert hall, a lifelong devotion finds its fullest expression KAREN MILLER There are public figures whose reputations arrive fully formed: robe, title, and...

Auction of local art a resounding success

LISA TRUTER, Coordinator, SAFIM Art Collaborative On Tuesday, 12 May, SAFIM Art Collaborative hosted their 9th Gala & Auction event at The Nines in Sea...

A debut under pressure – South Africa at the 1950 Venice Biennale

In 1950, South Africa stepped onto one of the world’s most prestigious cultural stages – the Venice Biennale. It was a moment that might...

Li and Stan Boiskin: a lifetime of art

BY KAREN MILLER The story of Stan and Li Boiskin is a story of a life shared through not only community, and a deep, instinctive...

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