CATEGORIES

A Meeting Of Two Worlds

A revamped house in the suburbs of Johannesburg is home to an extensive array of contemporary art and vintage collectibles

Eclectic Ecstasy

Colour, texture and pattern run riot in a New York City apartment whose characterful aesthetic reflects the infectious enthusiasm of its designer owner

Into The Colour Field

The exuberant Parkhurst home of an opera-loving doctor exposes the bond between art, music and design

Crowning The Capital

Javett-UP, a revolutionary new public-private art destination at the University of Pretoria, sets out to explore and probe the question ‘What is the Art of Africa?’

Trevor Stuurman's Style Snapshot

South Africa’s globally acclaimed creative invites us into his colourful, Afrocentric world

High Rise

The rise of the plinth in home decor is a nod to the fluid line that exists between art and design

Boxing Clever

The structured and linear exterior of this airy essex home belies the playful and colourful interior within.

Printed Matters

Siwa Mgoboza’s Art Plays Off The Strength Of A South African Print Staple, Shweshwe.

Everyday Escape

This Kwazulunatal Home References Both Its Urban Setting And The Owners’ Love Of The Bush.

Gareth Pearson

Urbanist. Entrepreneur. Co-Organiser Of First Thursdays In South Africa.

Pierre - Christophe Gam

THE founder and director OF Afro-Polis HAS BEEN DUBBED A cultural entrepreneur – AND FOR GOOD REASON

Face to Face

The Work of Four South African Fine-art Photographers Emphasises Edward Steichen’s Belief That ‘A Portrait Is Not Made in the Camera but on Either Side of It ’ 

Mixed Media

The Home That Greg Gamble, Cofounder of Tonic Design, Shares With His Young Family Is an Object Lesson in Living With Collectable and Contemporary Design 

Pop Heart

With Its Breezy, Ever-evolving Aesthetic, This Family’s Cool Yet Casual Centurion Home is a Fitting Reflection of the People Who Live in It 

Cool & the Gang

A luxe yet lived-in home on the Atlantic Seaboard combines curated flair with family living

In the Family Way

The world-renowned Garden of Ninfa is an Italian natural wonder created by the Caetani family – and, more especially, by three generations of remarkable women

Making Heritage

Pierre le Riche’s new body of work Portable Heritage/Swerfgoed questions his own Afrikaner identity and how he understands the concept of home

Shape Shifter

Landscape and architecture come together in South African architect Peter Rich’s exhibit at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale.

All Aboard

The family-friendly Lexus RX 350L EX boasts everything a passenger desires – including high safety levels.

Mind In Matter

Zimbabwe-born sculptor Michele Mathison’s work interrogates the ongoing social and environmental impacts of technology’s grip on the planet.

Working With Time

Seconds stand still in the design of Arijiju House, which is set in an immense conservancy embracing the landscape of the Kenyan Highlands.

Centre Court

Built around a verdant courtyard, the Hurlingham, Johannesburg, home of antique and jewellery dealer Paul Mrkusic is animated by his vintage art and furniture.

Lesley Lokko

Architect and educator. Pan-Africanist. Undercover erotica author

Curated Collaborations

Designed by Yelda Bayraktar in conjunction with artists and artisans across Africa, Couth is a collection of apparel and homeware that blends art, tradition and modern design

Artful Industry

This art advisor’s modern Melville home in Johannesburg showcases a lifelong love affair with her biggest passion

Colour By Numbers

A combination of naturalistic scenery and inventive landscaping transformed this property in Australia’s Mornington Peninsula into a painterly lakeside wonderland

A Taste Of Peru

Once harshly dubbed ‘Lima the Ugly’, Peru’s capital hasn’t had an easy time shaking its cruel nickname, but cities don’t need a particular kind of beauty when they have massively rich culture, food and history to offer

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.

Kitchens In Flux

What Is The Future Of The Domestic Kitchen In Our Increasingly Busy Urban-Modern Lives, Asks Siena Crawford.

Old Soul

With Its Grand Proportions And Minimalist Lines, The Intriguing Abode Of A South African Fashion Maven Is A Characterful And Compelling Space.