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Dream Teams
As collaborations gain popularity IN TODAY’S creative circles, A TRIO OF homegrown partnerships SHOW THE IMPACT that such pairings CAN HAVE ON global design.
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June 2017
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Cathy O'Clery
Design Pioneer. Curator Of 100% Design South Africa. Creative Catalyst.
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June 2017
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New Heights
We take a look inside the new Design Museum building – which has jumped to the top of our ‘London must-visits’ list – and consider the institution’s past, present and future.
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April 2017
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Kitchens In Flux
What Is The Future Of The Domestic Kitchen In Our Increasingly Busy Urban-Modern Lives, Asks Siena Crawford.
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April 2017
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Old Soul
With Its Grand Proportions And Minimalist Lines, The Intriguing Abode Of A South African Fashion Maven Is A Characterful And Compelling Space.
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April 2017
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Hidden Treasure
Joburg’s Shepstone Gardens is a mix of verdant glamour and intriguing concealed spaces.
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April 2017
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Collector's Edition
A Mid-Century Modern design collection takes centre stage in the considered interior of a Johannesburg apartment.
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April 2017
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Salimata Diop
One of the Visionary Curators behind Cape Town's Art Africa Fair.
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April 2017
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The Good Life
The First Life Grand Cafe In The Mother City Is A Striking Blend Of Contemporary Cool And Classic Cape Style, All Wrapped Up In One Of The V&A Waterfront’s Loveliest Heritage Buildings.
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April 2017
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The Breakfast Club
Going Out for Breakfast is an Institution and Much loved Tradition for My Family and Friends
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May 2017
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Cemented Luxury
Inside an old grain-storage facility, an architecturally innovative hotel emerges as one of Cape Town’s top guest addresses
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May 2017
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Noted
IN THE ROUND In her first solo exhibition outside South Africa, ceramicist Lucinda Mudge will present her new collection of 20 vases, The Wolf is Always Near, inspired by a variety of references ranging from art history to cartoons, pop songs, fabric designs and Art Deco vase patterns. Mudge’s work captivates the eye with rich colours and intricate detail, yet beneath the glimmering surfaces of her vases lurks a world simmering with paranoia and tension. Made using hand-mixed glazes and stains, and produced over a year, each creation is as unique as the stories it tells, as reflected in Mudge’s ‘More than a feeling’ vase (above). We find out more about her work.
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May 2017
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Living in Style
Homeowner and interior designer Andrea Kleinloog sits down with long-time friend Sarah Buitendach over croissants and coffee to talk about stylish family living
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May 2017
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Soho Soul
SET IN ONE OF central London’s edgiest districts, THIS ELEGANT APARTMENT COMBINES carefully layered interiors WITH ARTFUL TOUCHES
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August 2017
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African Modernity
The Simple Forms of This Family Home in Sandton Reflect What Happens When Mid-century Modernism Is Fully Integrated Into an African Context
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August 2017
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Off The Grid
Quick and Easy Alfresco Dishes That Celebrate Summer With Bright, Chargrilled Fruit and Vegetables
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December 2017
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Moveable Feast
Nando’s in Soho, London, Was Recently Transformed Into a Pop- Up Gallery Exhibiting the Works of Some of Southern Africa’s Most Talented Emerging Artists
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December 2017
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Hit Refresh
THE EARTHY TONES and sumptuous textures CHOSEN BY interior designer Sumari Krige FOR THIS Plettenberg Bay getaway PROVED THE PERFECT WAY TO ENHANCE THE UNIQUE PROPERTY’S sweeping views
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December 2017
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Among Giants
Revived for a new generation to discover, Arderne Gardens in Claremont, Cape Town, is a wonderworld of arboreal ancients and exotics
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December 2017
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Vika Shipalana
Luxury Connoisseur. Recovering Extrovert. Curious Traveller
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December 2017
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Curator's Eye
Contemporary fine-art curation is premised on critical and contemplative thinking about objects and ideas in context. Three South African curators provide insight into the practice of creating compelling exhibitions.
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January 2018
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Pause Perfect
Combining classic modern design, characterful vintage finds, intriguing artworks and a discerning colour palette, this 19th century apartment in Berlin offers a calm homecoming for its nomadic owner
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January 2018
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Small Wonders
The fascinating Japanese art of bonsai calls for a love of growing tiny plants, some measure of artistic ability and patience aplenty
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January 2018
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Hussain Van Roos
Human observer. Accra addict. Peanut butter defender
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January 2018
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Four seasons
With its abundance of blooms and fynbos, this farmhouse just outside stellenbosch is a haven for the botanically inclined.
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January 2017
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On the scent
Quality trumps quantity for three South African perfumers who have turned their backs on large fragrance houses to create unpredictable, bespoke scents.
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January 2017
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Follow the Sun
Following a sensitive renovation, this townhouse in the picturesque village of sóller, mallorca, is the very definition of the perfect holiday home.
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January 2017
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Under Construction
Artist Patrick Bongoy’s work is concerned with the way human beings might reimagine their relationship with our shared planet – and with each other
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July 2018
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Cabin Fever
Among the apple orchards of the Elgin Valley, this contemporary take on a traditional barn structure makes for a simple, inspiring weekend getaway for a Cape Town family
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July 2018
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National Treasury
Cape Town has gained another major cultural asset in the form of the new Norval Foundation, a remarkable destination museum of art
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