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The death of a public museum in South Africa and the emergence of a privately owned museum

Wits art academic Zen Marie reignites debate about distinction between craft and art at major ceramic exhibition

Photography exhibition shows ancient Italian shrines co-existing with modern communities in towns and cities

The touring orchestra aims to bring South Africans together, says Chief Executive and Artistic Director Bongani Tembe

Playwright and poet Bra Sol Rachilo gets a dignified send off from his own kind

The myth of an artist as a special citizen: Artists are not more important than the bricklayer

Acts of Care: Immersive exhibition brings township AIDS project archive to life

Artist and music teacher VusiSiwela driving Melville Mzansi Art Expo

Thursday, September 03, 2026
The death of a public museum in South Africa and the emergence of a privately owned museum
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The death of a public museum in South Africa and the emergence of a privately owned museum

November 2, 2022

By Edward Tsumele There was a time in art history in South Africa whereby both adults and children would go to a museum and immerse themselves in viewing art, often … Read More

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Wits art academic Zen Marie reignites debate about distinction between craft and art at major ceramic exhibition
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Wits art academic Zen Marie reignites debate about distinction between craft and art at major ceramic exhibition

August 31, 2026

Therefore, the 2026 Ndebele Mining Ceramic Exhibition, 30 August – 6 September 2026, at Shepstone Gardens, has to be understood within the context of a changing environment, in which craft … Read More

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Photography exhibition shows ancient Italian shrines co-existing with modern communities in towns and cities
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Photography exhibition shows ancient Italian shrines co-existing with modern communities in towns and cities

August 31, 2026

CITYLIFE/ARTS, therefore recommends that you go visit Edicole Sacre & Postcards in Italy, in Melville and discover a different side of Italy through photography. You might even be surprised how … Read More

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The touring orchestra aims to bring South Africans together, says Chief Executive and Artistic Director Bongani Tembe
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The touring orchestra aims to bring South Africans together, says Chief Executive and Artistic Director Bongani Tembe

August 28, 2026

The touring national orchestra, which turns five this year, has an impressive line-up of top internationally reputed classical music talent, led by top rated violinist Maxim By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS … Read More

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Playwright and poet Bra Sol Rachilo gets a dignified send off from his own kind
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Playwright and poet Bra Sol Rachilo gets a dignified send off from his own kind

August 26, 2026

An artist who lived during Nelson Mandela’s young age. Was there when he went to prison. Was there when he came out of prison to become the first President of … Read More

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The myth of an artist as a special citizen: Artists are not more important than the bricklayer
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The myth of an artist as a special citizen: Artists are not more important than the bricklayer

August 26, 2026

Sadly, artists have created a mentality where artists believe there must be a special queue for them. A special old age home for artists. A special hospital for artists. A … Read More

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Acts of Care: Immersive exhibition brings township AIDS project archive to life
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Acts of Care: Immersive exhibition brings township AIDS project archive to life

August 25, 2026

By CityLife Arts A new immersive exhibition is set to transform decades-old archival material into a living, participatory experience, inviting audiences to witness, recognise, and actively continue a legacy of … Read More

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Artist and music teacher VusiSiwela driving Melville Mzansi Art Expo
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Artist and music teacher VusiSiwela driving Melville Mzansi Art Expo

August 24, 2026

The expo will take place at three venues in Melville 26 September to 1 October, 2026, featuring art, live performances, and workshops and will form part of the Melville 130th … Read More

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  • Wits art academic Zen Marie reignites debate about distinction between craft and art at major ceramic exhibition

    Wits art academic Zen Marie reignites debate about distinction between craft and art at major ceramic exhibition

    August 31, 2026
  • Photography exhibition shows ancient Italian shrines co-existing with modern communities in towns and cities

    Photography exhibition shows ancient Italian shrines co-existing with modern communities in towns and cities

    August 31, 2026
  • The touring orchestra aims to bring South Africans together, says Chief Executive and Artistic Director Bongani Tembe

    The touring orchestra aims to bring South Africans together, says Chief Executive and Artistic Director Bongani Tembe

    August 28, 2026
  • Playwright and poet Bra Sol Rachilo gets a dignified send off from his own kind

    Playwright and poet Bra Sol Rachilo gets a dignified send off from his own kind

    August 26, 2026
  • The myth of an artist as a special citizen: Artists are not more important than the bricklayer

    The myth of an artist as a special citizen: Artists are not more important than the bricklayer

    August 26, 2026
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