FlashBack | Free Zimbabwe(an) Sindiso Nyoni | issue 17
Born in the 1980s, the early days of the now highly controversial Mugabe rule of Zimbabwe, Sindiso Nyoni is heavily influenced by the politics of his country. Jessica Manim retraces his roots, and uncovers a body of artwork that puts message first and aesthetics second. Sindiso Nyoni’s creations strike their viewer in the gut, delivering...
FlashBack | Just Swimmingly | Issue17
Photography: Johan Wilke Stylist: Justin Jurd & Bettina Louw Hair & Make-Up: Bianca Hartkopf Model: Betina Louw @ Faith Models Read the rest of issue 17: Open publication – Free publishing – More south africa Click here to view our #flashBack selection for September.
FlashBack | Of Cookies & Pretty Fish | Issue09
With dark flowing hair, looks to die for and style some would kill for, illustrator Miné Jonker must be the most gorgeous, multifaceted, self-confessed tomboy I have ever met. Finally (sigh of relief), an illustrator of the female kind. A rose amongst thorns, a veritable pearl amongst mussels… sorry boys. By Jenna Mervis Miné has...
#tbt 2009 | FlashBack | Lucky Dube an icon gone too soon | Issue #15
It is a testament to the spirit of his life and music that Lucky Dube will be remembered for decades to come for his massive contribution to the world of reggae and how he used its success to become a global mouthpiece for the struggle against Apartheid. Originally published in one small seed magazine, issue...
Flashback | Mean Street | Issue14
Photography: Neil Roberts @ Infidels Styling: Ryan Forster Hair & Make-Up: Miriam Jochims @Infidels for Mac & Aveda Photographers Assistants: Danielle Klopper Models: Hannes @ Fusion Models Petra @ Zero Models Read the rest of issue 14 Open publication – Free publishing – More south africa Click here to view our #flashBack selection for September....
FlashBack | The Artist in Tim Biskup | Issue13
Tim Biskup’s dense, character-driven style is inspired by mid-century modern design infused with a healthy dose of punk rock energy. Since the mid-eighties, he has produced a constant stream of limited edition prints, clothing, toys, books and other publications. Long recognised for his complex colour and design theories and a decidedly populist aesthetic, Biskup has...
FlashBack | Johdel is… Happy to be here | Issue08
Read the right magazines, consume the right products, take note of TV adverts, participate in this culture, be yourself, be happy. Jon Monsoon discovers that Johdel is artspeak for ‘happy and illuminated illustrator’. Joh…Del. His work is truly everywhere – if you are aware in the right places. The 26-year old illustrator/designer from Jhb/Pta has...
FlashBack | Armchair Stand-Ups | Issue12
Stand-up comics: You get a few of them together in an online chat room, ask one straightforward question, and it all just spirals into irreverent bedlam. Sheesh! At least my initial suspicions have been confirmed – these people are all quite thoroughly cooked in the head. Dylan Culhane bears witness to the senselessness… Stand-up comedy...
FlashBack | Shunnoz Tekasala | Issue11
‘You might want to rethink the fashion angle. There’s not a whole lot happening up here’ or something along those lines was how I broke it to the editor. After four days of walking the streets of Luanda I hadn’t exactly seen any imminent catwalk sensations. ‘Knock-off Hip-Hop Athletique’ seemed to be the prevailing mode...
FlashBack | Murder at the MilkBar | Issue11
Photography Brett Rubin Fashion Stylist Lyal Seba and Anthea Polous Hair and Make-Up Andrew James Art Direction Lyal Seba and Brett Rubin Model Nick and Leo from Boss Models, Lisa from Zero Models Street Heart Photography Studio Post production Dillon Marsh from Still Images Read the rest of issue 11 Open publication – Free publishing...
FlashBack | Miss Van la Révolution feminine | issue8
Miss Van has become one of the most iconic artists of our generation. Beyond making a name for herself in the otherwise male-dominated culture of graffiti, her work has made a transcendental shift from gritty streets to pristine gallery walls. Bijou de Beau crosses the street to visit the gallery and find out more. Beholders...
FlashBack | A Home for Music | Issue06
It is often a tough toss-up between practicality and beauty when designing a new project, but when both come together, as in the case of the Philharmonic Building in Luxembourg, the result can be astonishing. Angelina Rafii invites you on a tour… Emerging from among the European Union Institution buildings, like a hidden pearl in...
FlashBack | Dance Floor Killers | Issue05
Dare to enter Sweat.X ‘s making-your-feet-itch world of mish-mash sounds and musical liberties. Rebecca Kahn investigates. It isn’t easy to interview Markus Wormstorm or Spoek Mathambo. Don’t get me wrong; they’re both hella nice guys, and more than willing to talk about Sweat.X, their latest musical endeavour. But their minds work differently to those of...
