A Tarantinoesque Birthday
He has long been celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most esteemed legacies, and today – March 27 – Quentin Tarantino turns 50 years old. From his early start as an usher in adult film theatres to his dynamic breakthrough cinematic triumph, Reservoir Dogs, Tarantino has revolutionised the film industry. His brutally violent, non-linear, sound-energetic movies...
INTERVIEW | BEAT DIMENSIONZ presents ERIC LAU
The final installment of the multimedia & audio visual feast – Beat Dimensionz – featured a live beat installation by the British producer & internationally acclaimed DJ, Eric Lau. For someone so revered in the beat-making world of music, let alone hip-hop, Eric Lau is a pillar of humility and kindness. He seems like nothing...
SANELE CELE & TEMPRACHA | SUNNY CITY STYLE
Sanele Cele is the founder and designer of Durban-based lifestyle and clothing brand Tempracha. Over the past six years, he has been crafting a niche for himself as a maker of progressive urban wear while collaborating with the likes of Dirty Paraffin and Spoek Mathambo. Our contributor, Sihle Mthembu, caught up with him and spoke about style, inspirations...
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‘Art is like a Weapon’ | Q&A with LoRo VeRz
Dazzlingly vibrant and playfully grown-up is the work of Brazilian graffiti artist, illustrator and humourist LoRo VeRz. After graduating from the Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design in 2001, he has exhibited in cities around the world and has customized adidas trainers for the 2012 Olympic Games. And just recently, he was asked to transcribe...
THE ART OF THE HUSTLE | ATANG TSHIKARE
Andy Warhol used to draw shoes in his early creative days and went on to mark an important spot on the cultural timeline – he became a pop art legend. Just like Warhol, Cape Town based artist/illustrator Atang Tshikare claims that he ‘used to have a shoe obsession’, which first led him to draw and then...
the pen and the lens: Justin Maller & Chris Knight
Fashion, Erotica and Illustration cross paths as Australian illustrator, Justin Maller and US fashion photgrapher Chris Knight collaborate to create some of their most breathtaking visuals yet. Justin is an art director by day, and is also the Creative Director of The Depthcore Collective, an international modern art collaboration he established in June 2002. Aside...
Two Dogs and a Little Bird: Arno Carstens’ “Atari Gala”
Award-winning South African music veteran Arno Carstens is still going strong and is set to release his 4th solo album – Atari Gala – on September 10th 2012. The first single and music video off the album, entitled ‘Two Dogs’, gives us a taste of what’s to come. An outstanding and profound piece of music,...
David Lurie | Encounters at the Edge
Cape Town photographer David Lurie’s current exhibition – Encounters at the Edge – has a strong focus on the social aspects of urban architecture, exploring the living conditions for those living on the edge as well as the marginalised living in the centre of our society. Curated by Heidi Erdman and held at the Erdmann...
Fantasy vs. Reality
Fascinated by circus folk and fancy dress, Virginie Harel had always been inspired by festivals – the colours, the experimental, the people… the non-conformists. Her album The Mannequin Masquerades is playful and unplanned – colours may clash, flowers may be fake, lipstick is nail polish and men dress as women. We just had to find...
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| Elektronik Dialogue | Haezer: The Interview
A particular Cape Town film editor turned producer/dj has been steadily climbing the hierarchy of electronic music in South Africa. one small seed TV crew are chuffed to witness the rivalry amongst fellow Joburgers grow even bigger as they intake their humble pie with bit of Haezer. | Elektronik Dialogues | Haezer: the...
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Lindstrøm: The Interview
Norwegian dance music producer Hans-Peter Lindstrøm, known simply as Lindstrøm, is a bit of a peculiar part of the electronic music community, with his cosmic sound drawing inspiration from the most unlikely of places. The string of albums, EPs, and 12”s he has released over the past decade have proved him to be a vital...
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| Elektronik Dialogues | Protoculture: the interview
Protoculture’s story is one of perseverance and elevation. After headlining festivals on the local psytrance scene each season, the Cape Town-based DJ/Producer continued his reign on to super clubs in London, Tokyo, Sau Paulo and Moscow. one small seed caught up with him at his home and at Cape Town’s own super club, Trinity.
the anti-elitist aesthetic: can you picture it?
We were grateful for an interview with up-and-coming duo – photographer Daniel David Webber (D) and picture editor Christo Botha (C). Both in love and broke, they’re fueled by a deep passion for fashion and art. These bitches are for realzi.
