Art

Autism SA Hosts Art Auction to Raise Funds for Autistic Artists

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024 835 0

Autism SA is hosting its annual art auction which gives autistic artists a platform to showcase their works and earn an income.   South Africa (12 February 2024) – What…

‘True Love’ Exhibition Honours 50 Years of South African Artist Alfred Thoba’s Art 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024 1,063 0

Artist Alfred Thoba’s 50-year-long career is set to be honoured in a legacy exhibition: ‘True Love’—a must for South African art and history lovers:   Johannesburg, South Africa (02 February…

Primary School in Pietermaritzburg Gets Stunning Audio-Visual Mural! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 26, 2024January 29, 2024 1,415 0

A primary school in Pietermaritzburg has just gotten a slice of its own massive storybook to connect with learners with a stunning audio-visual mural:   Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (26 January…

Look! Esther Mahlangu’s Iconic Art Car is Back in South Africa

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024 1,158 0

Dr Esther Mahlangu’s iconic art car has finally returned back to South Africa after inspiring people around the world for over 30 years. Ever wondered how they get cars into…

Beauty of the Bollards! A Tiny But Important Improvement Movement

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguy January 24, 2024January 25, 2024 934 0

The little things count! Bollards in Cape Town have become canvases part of a tiny, but important improvement movement in the City:   Cape Town, South Africa (24 January 2024)…

Exhibition to Honour Dr Esther Mahlangu and 7 Decades of Art

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 21, 2024January 19, 2024 1,529 0

Dr Esther Mahlangu is one of South Africa’s most iconic artists. For seven decades, she’s contributed her creativity to the country and the world. Now, a ‘new’ exhibition ‘Then I…

Local Artist Brings South African Icons to Life with Lipstick! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJanuary 16, 2024January 16, 2024 3,631 0

It turns out that Siya Kolisi looks great in lipstick. As do several other South African icons reimagined by talented artist Ricollin Moodley:   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (16 January 2024)…

Lecturer Proves Everyday Items Can Make Great Art!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024 1,332 0

A Visual Arts Lecturer has showed people that sometimes the most special creations come from starting exactly where you are, with what you have in front of you. As such,…

Bellville Library Showcases Climate Change Creativity

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024 794 0

The Bellville Library took on a new role recently as a gallery, where a visual feast of special up-cycled artworks from young creatives took centre stage:   Bellville, South Africa…

Simon’s Town Gets a Picture-Perfect Penguin Pedestrian Crossing!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyDecember 14, 2023July 8, 2025 1,995 0

Simon’s Town just got its own picture-perfect Penguin Pedestrian Crossing, and it might just be the most wholesome thing you see today:   Simon’s Town, South Africa (14 December 2023)…