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Art that flows between the rivers and into the sea

Thoughtful, literary exhibition gathers works by 12 artists from across the globe

‘Music chose me’: South African Mo Laudi is holding an exhibition titled ‘Globalisto: A Philosophy in Flux’ in the French city of Saint-Étienne. Photo: Jean Picon

Mo Laudi celebrates the explosive silence of a famous Gerard Sekoto painting

Mo Laudi and James Webb have turned their passion for music and sonic mischief into art, and are winning audiences in France

A visitor at the ninth edition of the international art fair, Expo Chicago. (Justin Barbin)

South African artists taking over Chicago, Bonteheuwel style

The city has long had a fascination with South African jazz — and now with its visual artists

Boundary objects: In Irma’s Sterns Zanzibar series the traditional Zanzibari wooden door frames are an integral part of the art

Art: What’s in a frame?

A walk through the Norval Foundations inspires thoughts on frames as anchors, thresholds and art

Yann Marrusich: Artistic blue blood

Yann Marrusich’s acclaimed, mysterious "Bleu Remix" will be performed in Cape Town on Tuesday evening.

Art and the archive: Brenton Maart

Venice Biennale 2013: An imperfect past ?and its impact on the present

SA’s exhibition at this year’s Venice Biennale includes works by a radically diverse group of artists – but it does not reflect an all-defining view.

Graça Machel: ‘God is listening’ to SA’s prayers for Mandela

Graça Machel thanked everyone for their support and prayers for Nelson Mandela as she was recognised with a peace award.

The African way: Photographer Andrew Tshabangu documents local religious rituals.

Interrogating the lingering shadow of faith

Works of art that concern themselves with various aspects of religion have proved to be popular with people who do not normally visit art galleries.

Who will be Barack Obama’s running mate?

As Barack Obama prepares for a gruelling general election fight against John McCain, he faces a tough search for the ideal running mate.

Feeling the fear

The Unyazi 2 Festival takes the latest in local and international sound exploration on the road, writes Lloyd Gedye.