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Nkgopoleng Moloi on engaging with auctions in ways that align with one's comfort levels.

Valerie sits down with host Refiloe Mpakanyane to explain her approach toward supporting the artist; thriving in spite of the capitalist head-winds that Creativity faces; the need for unbowed and professional art criticism and the foundational need for art in every single person’s life.

Milisuthando Bongela is an award-winning writer, editor, cultural worker, artist and now, film-maker. In this episode we discuss, among many other things, her debut film, the self-titled: Milisuthando, a coming-of-age documentary that explores growing up in South Africa during and after Apartheid.

Artists are using watercolour in ways that link them to a radical tradition.

France and its Southern African partners are hosting an international convening on heritage, archives, and museums in Cape Town from 13 – 15 February 2024.

Host Refiloe Mpakanyane speaks with British-Ghanaian, Tate Modern, curatorial powerhouse, Osei Bonsu. A sought-after curator of contemporary art, Osei’s work has taken him all over the world, advising museums, art fairs as well as private collections. Before joining the Tate Modern as Curator of International Art, he had established the digital platform, Creative Africa Network, where he drew upon his experience to mentor artists and re-imagine more meaningful ways to create value for and among African artists on the continent.

The art world in 2024 is poised for a significant shakeup, marked by several key trends emerging from the tremors of 2023.

Hailing from Botswana, Ghana, Nigeria, Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa, these 10 aspiring curators are set to receive both professional guidance and one-on-one mentorship from industry-leading curators as they work towards curating their own shows on Latitudes.

As gifting season hurtles towards us, Mary Corrigall asks the question – is it possible to buy art that you love, and is also a good investment? Whether you're shopping for yourself or for a loved one, Corrigall gives key advice on how to go about choosing a work, and offers up a holiday wish list of her own.

In this episode, host Refiloe Mpakanyane talks to Ekow Eshun; a British writer, journalist, broadcaster and curator, about his abiding penchant for doing the difficult (and sometimes agonising) in order to spark meaningful conversations in audiences. A thoughtful and considered conversationalist, Ekow reflects on a multifaceted and impactful career that has spanned magazines, books, curating and broadcasting.

We've taken a moment to interview Sera Holland, diving deep into her practice as an independent artist.

How has digital art evolved in the whirlwind time of the Internet, when years pass like decades.

In this episode, host Refiloe Mpakanyane talks to the dynamic New York born, South African-based multi-media artist Thenjiwe Nkosi, who unpacks the genesis and process behind some of her pieces; she sheds light on her studio practice, as well as her emphatic belief that love can be a force for meaningful change.

The National Visual Arts Survey is South Africa’s largest research initiative in the visual arts, and was first undertaken in 2009, resulting in the first major report on the visual arts in 2010. This year, the survey is being undertaken again to assess the changes and developments in the sector since then.

Obásolá Bamigbola can pinpoint the place and time that he picked up a camera with purpose. This Lagos-based photographer had an affinity for image-making from a young age and when drawing and painting failed to satisfy, it was a camera that resonated with his artistic drive.

Latitudes Centre for the Arts (LCA) is proud to present a new exhibition focusing on the work of four artists who offer a thought-provoking window into their interior lives, revealing their most intimate thoughts and delving deep into the new reality and challenges of our contemporary lives.

Host Refiloe Mpakanyane talks to San Francisco based Charles 'Chuck' Collins. Whether working in law or heading up his real estate development company or sitting on the board of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Collins’ career has always bent toward improving the lived experiences of communities. Take a listen.

Contemporary art is often criticised for its gradual abandonment of visual coherence in favour of the abstract. In other words, contemporary art’s pretentious dimensions have expanded to include its explanations. This is art because it is art: we’re trapped in a tautological circle. Not only could a child have produced this, but words used to mean things, you know. The greater the waffle, the worse the art; right?

RMB Latitudes CuratorLab is a practice-based, online curatorial residency for emerging curators in Africa. In 2024, ten aspiring curators will be guided through a facilitated online residency, designed to offer practical experience in the industry and to hone their curatorial skills.