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Marvellous Realism
Major African film and photography exhibition opens in Shanghai, curated by Ekow Eshun, project-led by Latitudes' Co-Founder Lucy MacGarry, and proudly presented by Fotografiska in partnership with the KT Wong Foundation.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/marvellous-realism-myth-memory-and-movement-in-contemporary-african-photography/
Rain and Latitudes Art Collaboration
Latitudes is proud to partner with rain, who are the official connectivity partner of this year’s RMB Latitudes Art Fair.
RAIN Viewing Room
RMB Latitudes CuratorLab 2024 Shows
Browse the full cohort shows.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/rmb-latitudes-curatorlab-shows-2024/
"Kim, there are people dying!"
Curated by Raelee Seymour-Brown for RMB Latitudes CuratorLab.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/raelee-seymour-brown-kim-there-are-people-dying/
Everything Good Will Come
Curated by Adeyosola Adeniran for RMB Latitudes CuratorLab.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/adeyosola-adeniran-everything-good-will-come/
Certain Sense of Settlement, Certain Sense of Self
Curated by Giancarlo Laguerta for RMB Latitudes CuratorLab.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/giancarlo-laguerta-certain-sense-of-settlement-certain-sense-of-self/
Waiting for a savior
Curated by Ng’onga Silpuya for RMB Latitudes CuratorLab.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/ng-onga-silupya-waiting-for-a-savior/
DOM
Curated by Onyịnye Alheri for RMB Latitudes CuratorLab.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/onyinye-alheri-dom/
My Mark Beyond Reality
Curated by Kamogelo Sebopa for RMB Latitudes CuratorLab.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/kamogelo-sebopa-my-mark-beyond-reality/
Latitudes x Strauss & Co. Auction
Latitudes is proud to be a curatorial voice on the Strauss & Co. Auction: Curatorial Voices: African Landscapes, Past and Present. The selection, of primary market works by 17 Pan-African, artists Latitudes would like to shine a spotlight on, speaks to the African landscape and, more specifically, land.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/latitudes-is-proud-to-be-a-curatorial-voice-on-the-upcoming-strauss-co-auction/
Thero Makepe
Explore the rich photographic practice of Motswana artist Thero Makepe.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/thero-makepe/
Cinthia Sifa Mulanga
Meet Congolese-born artist Cinthia Sifa Mulanga, who lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/cinthia-sifa-mulanga/
Meet Nada Baraka
Delve into the research orientated practice of Nada Baraka, as she explores the female body, histories of violence and 1960s interior design.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/nada-baraka/
What's Next Nano le Face?
More artworks by the enigmatic Nano le Face have been be popping up across the South African art scene. Explore the viewing room.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/nano-le-face/
GxL - L’MAD Collection x Guillotine by Lisa Jaffe
A new capsule collection by GxL - L’MAD Collection x Guillotine by Lisa Jaffe. Designed and created on the occasion of Sifa Mulanga’s long-awaited solo exhibition, Giants.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/gxl-presents-new-capsule-collection-cinthia/
How to acquire art from Latitudes Online
Latitudes Online is proud to partner with leading galleries, curators, organisations and artists; all of our exhibitors have been thoroughly reviewed and approved by our team to ensure that your acquisition process is as efficient as possible.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/how-to-acquire-art-from-latitudes-online/
The 2023 ANNA Award Winner is...
Meet the 2023 ANNA Award winner as well as the Top 12 finalists!
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/meet-the-2023-anna-award-top-12-finalists/
LAND // SITES OF (BE)LONGING
Curated by Gemma Hart, for Latitudes CuratorLab presented by RMB.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/land-sites-of-be-longing-gemma-hart/
INTIMATE HISTORIES
Curated by Denzel Nyathi, for Latitudes CuratorLab presented by RMB.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/intimate-histories-denzel-nyathi/
Ukunanela Wamadlozi - Echoes of Ancestors in the African Renaissance
Curated by Tsholofelo Bhungane Radebe, for Latitudes CuratorLab presented by RMB.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/ukunanela-kwa-madlozi-echoes-of-ancestors-in-the-african-renaissance-tsholofelo-bhungane-radebe/
UNEARTHED: REVEALING THE ROOTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ART IN AFRICA
Curated by Jadesola Olaniyan, for Latitudes CuratorLab presented by RMB.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/unearthed-revealing-the-roots-of-environmental-art-in-africa-jadesola-olaniyan/
TO EAT BURNT TOAST
Curated by Motheo Mamabolo, for Latitudes CuratorLab presented by RMB.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/to-eat-burnt-toast-motheo-mamabolo/
UKUZIMAMELA
Curated by Nonzuzo Gxekwa, for Latitudes CuratorLab presented by RMB.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/ukuzimamela-nonzuzo-gxekwa/
THE MAKING OF BECOMING
Curated by Kezia Ouomoye Owusu-Ankomah, for Latitudes CuratorLab presented by RMB.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/the-making-of-becoming-kezia-ouomoye-owusu-ankomah/
GO WENA, KA LORATO
Curated by Basadi Dibeela, for Latitudes CuratorLab presented by RMB.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/go-wena-ka-lorato-basadi-dibeela/
Escapism
Curated by Laschandré Coetzee, for Latitudes CuratorLab presented by RMB.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/escapism-laschandre-coetzee/
CORPOS DE SER: Visões de Corporalidades Transcendentes / Visions of Transcendent Corporalities
Curated by Carina Ubisse Capitine, for Latitudes CuratorLab presented by RMB.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/corpos-de-ser-visoes-de-corporalidades-transcendentes-carina-ubisse-capitine/
ANNA Award 2023
In 2022 ANNA and Latitudes, two female-centric South African brands, joined forces to create an exciting new art award. And we're back for round two!
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/anna-award-2023/
Curate.a.Space | Binocular Vision
Curate.A.Space presents their first Joburg exhibition showcasing works by Thami Jali, Thokozani Mthiyane, Sue Clark, Thalente Khomo, Thembi Mthembu and Mfezeko Gumada.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/binocular-vision/
Latitudes Limited
Latitudes Limited is a collection of editioned artworks created by select African artists. The purpose behind Latitudes Limited is to offer new collectors access to affordable multiples by emerging, mid-career and established artists.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/latitudes-limited/
The ANNA Award
ANNA and Latitudes, two female-centric South African brands, have joined forces to create an exciting new art award. The aim of the award is to discover, recognise and nurture a new generation of women artists in South Africa.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/anna-award/
The Cowrie Culture Presents The Ties That Bind Us
The Ties That Bind Us is an online group exhibition featuring 15 artists based in 10 countries on 5 continents. The exhibition allows emerging artists from Africa and the Diaspora to celebrate, critique and epitomise their ancestry.
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/the-cowrie-culture-presents-the-ties-that-bind-us/
Ties That Bind Us
The Mix Design Hub and The Cowrie Culture Present Ties That Bind Us, A Solo Exhibition by Kwesi O. Kwarteng
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/the-mix-design-hub-and-the-cowrie-culture-present-ties-that-bind-us-a-solo-exhibition-by-kwesi-o-kwarteng/
Nando's Creative Exchange
Nando's is giving away a commissioned artwork worth R10,000 by one of the four 2021 Nando's Creative Exchange Artists. Have a look at the Viewing Room and sign up to Nando's newsletter to enter!
Nando's Creative Exchange Competition Entry
Latitudes Online and Jillian Ross Print present new editions by Cinthia Sifa Mulanga & Puleng Mongale
A collaboration between South Africa and Canada that was was a year in the making
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/latitudes-online-and-jillian-ross-print-present-new-editions-by-cinthia-sifa-mulanga-puleng-mongale/
Made it to the life raft
L'MAD Collection partners with Latitudes to present a summer collection of silk scarves & accompanying NFT
https://editorial.latitudes.online/viewing-rooms/made-it-to-the-life-raft-limited-edition-silk-scarves-by-south-african-visual-artists/
1-54 LONDON RETURNS TO SOMERSET HOUSE
Presented by 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
1-54 Fair
INTO THE FOLD
Presented by Doyle Wham and Latitudes Online
Doyle Wham | Into The Fold
Artnet Auctions | Africa Present
Meet Section Co-Presented by Artnet and Latitudes Online
Artnet
The problem with African contemporary art is...
Presented by META Foundation and Studio Nxumalo
The Problem With Contemporary Art Is... by META foundation in partnership with Studio Nxumalo
Billy Monk | UNSEEN
Presented by Latitudes Online and the Billy Monk Collection
'Unseen' by the Billy Monk Collection
Social Impact Arts Prize | Tears Become Rain
Presented by The Rupert Art Foundation
https://tearsbecomerain.latitudes.online/
Paul Emmanuel | Rising-Falling
A Live Intervention
Paul Emmanuel
CuratorLab | Encounters
Presented by Latitudes Online
TRANSLATING HOME
Presented by Bontle Tau for Latitudes CuratorLab
Bontle Tau | Translating Home
Look Mama, A Negro: Black Existence as Black Resistance
Presented by Motlalepula Phukubje for Latitudes CuratorLab
Motlalepula Phukubje | Look Mama, A Negro: Black existence as Black Resistance
EN(In)VISION
Presented by Jordan Anthony for Latitudes CuratorLab
Jordan Anthony | EN(In)VISION
LOCUS/LOCATION
Presented by Lesole Tauatswala for Latitudes CuratorLab
Lesole Tautswala | LOCUS/LOCATION
WHAT SHAPES US? MAKES US? GUIDES US?
Presented by Chelsea Selvan for Latitudes CuratorLab
Chelsea Selvan | What shapes us? Makes us? Guides us?
Narratives Beyond Victimhood
Presented by S'nothile Gumede for Latitudes CuratorLab
S'nothile Gumede | Narratives Beyond Victimhood
Identify with Me
Presented by Zannele Libambo for Latitudes CuratorLab
Zannele Libambo | IDENTIFY WITH ME
O Mang, O tswa kae, O ya Kae?
Presented by Boitumelo Makousu for Latitudes CuratorLab
Boitumelo Makousu | O Mang, O tswa kae, O ya Kae?
ArtistLab | in and of culmination
Liberty Two Degrees | Art Collection
Further Reading In Articles
The Nigerian art scene: in a moment of transformation
Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment of transformation, where a comprehensive view of its socio-economic and cultural landscape is essential. There is a growing call for introspection and alternative approaches to financial resilience, a reevaluation of traditional values, and a shift away from individualism toward collective well-being.
13 Nov 2024
The Ongoing Moment, Muse of Music in South African Modern Art
Latitudes is pleased to introduce artist, writer and the author of the book, Yakhal'inkomo - Portrait of a Jazz Classic, Percy Mabandu. In his improvisatory essay, Mabandu tracks an ongoing sighting of musicians caught in the act of performance by a succession of artists across the space time continuum of South African art.
30 Oct 2024
The late Gianni Mariano honoured with a 52-metre long artwork in his hometown Fallo, Italy
A group of young artists from Artist Proof Studio were selected for a residency programme in memory of Gianni Mariano, co-founder of Mastrantonio group, former BASA board member, chairman of the Artists Proof Studio board and mentorship pioneer, who sadly passed away in 2023.
16 Oct 2024
Between the Painting and I
In some way, the presence of a painting on every wall — from the pristine white finish of a gallery to the prehistoric archive of a cave — can be somewhat overwhelming. How has the language of paint transcended race, time, geography and cultural context?
02 Oct 2024
Collector Profile: Meet Nkathuto Olwethu Gallant
As someone who comes from a creative industry you would think that I would have always been drawn into the art space, but like many others I have always found galleries, let alone art collecting, to be a space which intimidated me greatly.
18 Sep 2024
Beyond the Status Quo: Bridging the artistic divide
A review of Steelwool and Other Paradoxes, the current show at Latitudes Centre for the Arts.
04 Sep 2024
Dream-like work and artistic lives of artist couple, Wendy Vincent and Geoffrey Armstrong
An innate rapport with the natural world is the heartbeat of works by artist partners and stewards of the earth, Geoffrey Armstrong and Wendy Vincent. Over the past 25 years their Magalies Rock Garden near Hekpooort in South Africa has set the stage for the conception of dream-like works of genius.
Interview with artist Sharlene Khan
Latitudes' Boitumelo Makousu interviews artist Sharlene Khan.
21 Aug 2024
Meet our 2024 ANNA Award Winner!
We are thrilled to announce that Xanthe Somers is this year's ANNA Award Winner!
07 Aug 2024
Collector Profile: Meet creative entrepreneur Annicia Manyaapelo
In this exclusive interview, collector Annicia Manyaapelo shares her journey through the art world, as well as invaluable advice on collecting.
31 Jul 2024
Earthbound: Soil and Memory in Contemporary South African Art
As an artist, my engagement with soil has been both sporadic and profound, each interaction a meditation on the earth's raw, tactile essence. Over the years, I've witnessed a growing embrace of soil as a medium by a diverse cadre of artists near and far.
24 Jul 2024
Meet the Top 12 ANNA Award Finalists!
Our esteemed selection committee is hard at work deciding on a winner from the 2024 Top 12 Finalists, who we are beyond excited to present to you!
Emerging voices turn up the HEAT on Cape Town's art scene
If you peruse the 16 art exhibitions and live programming of the HEAT Festival, you aren't likely to see the names of too many famous artists. The HEAT Winter Arts Festival was not originally tailored for young or emerging artists. This focus occurred organically - as a nascent festival, it made sense to unearth new talent, and a fresh point of view.
10 Jul 2024
Encountering fiction in South African works of art
Art and artists make for good stories. Over the years, a rich relationship between South African art and fiction has emerged, with art serving as a point of inspiration for fictional narratives.
Strangeness and Charm
Many of the works on display at RMB Latitudes Art Fair exemplified the strangeness and charm of the bizarre in a venue so splendidly unorthodox that one might be forgiven for thinking it was designed for the very purpose.
26 Jun 2024
African Artist Directory
