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Elvis Presley: The King Who Rocked the World
There’s only one King who could make a crowd scream, hips shake, and hearts race all at once —Elvis Presley. With a slick of pomade, a curl of his...
Christmas Decoration Trends 2025 – An Art Lover’s Guide (South Africa Edition)
Christmas in South Africa is all sunshine, long evenings and holiday visitors dropping in for a glass of bubbly which makes your home (and your art...
Why Everyone’s Falling in Love with “Animals in the Bath” Artworks
There’s something irresistibly joyful about a zebra taking a bubble bath or a giraffe peeking out from a tub full of foam. These whimsical,...
Decorating Your Home with Coloured Artwork: How to Bring Your Walls to Life
Your home is more than four walls and a roof — it’s your personal gallery, and the art you choose sets the tone for every room. One of the most...
Robbie Williams exhibition : Radical Honesty @ MOCO — Between Confession and Canvas
Robbie Williams, the pop-icon turned painter, has peeled back the layers with Radical Honesty, his solo exhibition at MOCO Museum in London. The...
Heritage Day: Where Culture Sizzles and Stories Shine
Every year on September 24th, South Africa bursts into a joyful celebration of its cultural kaleidoscope with National Heritage Day. It’s not just a...
The story behind the shutters: Ormond Gigli’s “Girls in the Windows”
There are photographs that capture a moment. And then there are photographs that create one. Ormond Gigli’s legendary 1960 image “Girls in the...
Artwork as a Focal Point: Transforming Spaces
“The right piece of art can turn a room into an experience.” There’s a magic that happens when the right piece of artwork enters a room. It’s not...
Jimi Hendrix: The Guitar God Who Set Sound on Fire
(…and probably melted a few minds along the way.) If you ever wondered what music would sound like if it took a hit of pure stardust, wrapped itself...
South Africa’s Graffiti Scene: Where Walls Talk and Art Roars
It is no secret that I am a big fan of street art and will talk about it at any opportunity. In South Africa, art doesn’t always hang quietly on...
Barbra Streisand: The Voice, The Nails, The Legend
Some stars shine. Barbra Streisand sparkles. With a voice that could melt glaciers and cheekbones carved by the gods of Broadway, Babs has been...
The Timeless Charm of Tintin: Why We Still Love the Quiffed Adventurer
There’s something undeniably nostalgic about flipping through the pages of a Tintin comic. Maybe it’s the sharp wit, the exotic adventures, or the...
Portraits Without Distractions
The Raw Power of Black and White Photography There’s something undeniably honest about a black and white portrait. No flashy colours, no filters, no...
Proteas: The Wildly Glamorous Icon of Art and Décor
Move over roses and step aside peonies—there’s a new flower in town, and she’s bringing all the drama. Proteas aren’t just South Africa’s floral...
Golden Hour: The Glamour of Hollywood’s Icons
Step aside Instagram filters and red carpet stylists—there was a time when glamour didn’t need a PR team. Welcome to Hollywood in the 1950s and 60s,...