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Here to help you explore Cape Town and South Africa’s very happening art scene through a selection of interviews, stories, reviews and more.
We will bring you key conversations, insights, and updates, so we can all stay clued up on the important art news that’s pouring out of the country at the moment.
Diale’s work clearly reverberates through Cape Town’s art circles and beyond, striking a chord with audiences across the country. But reaching beyond South Africa’s borders and into the global arena is a different challenge altogether. With an upcoming residency in Shanghai, China, Diale is stepping into that next chapter. In a wider conversation with THE UPTICK, Diale reflects on her artistic journey, the evolution of her practice, and her ambitions for the future.
3rd April 2025
Meet Mmangoliso Nzuza, an emerging force in Cape Town’s art scene. His striking oil paintings, layered with Cubist abstraction, explore the complexities of identity and human connection. With a growing presence, Nzuza is one to watch. THE UPTICK spoke with him about his journey and creative process.
15th March 2025
THE UPTICK speaks with Bina Genovese, a Managing Director and Senior Auctioneer at Strauss & Co, Africa’s leading auction house, to explore the vital role of the secondary market in supporting and sustaining South Africa’s art ecosystem.
6th March 2025
Image to the right courtesy of Boemo Diale / Kalashnikovv Gallery