Ashkan Honarvar’s paintings, drawings and collages are macabre and yet beautiful at the same time. When looking at them, you’re not sure whether you should look away or stop and stare. But one thing is for sure; all of the artist’s images are extremely intriguing.
Our exclusive series What’s Your Story? is back with a bang. Created by one small seed tv, it is a weekly series of mini-documentaries featuring artists and industry-leaders on SA’s creative scene. Length 04:37 What’s Your Story? | Mr Sakitumi from one small seed on Vimeo. In this episode we step inside Red Bull Studio...
This week’s album of the week is Live by Elsa Bleda and features a selection of live performance photography. We hope you enjoy our selection for the third week of April 2011. To have your work featured in an Album of the Week, simply sign up to one small seed network, upload your work and then create...
A short experimental film on South African filmmaker, novelist, poet and fine artist Aryan Kaganof. Strictly rated PG-18 and not suitable for sensitive viewers. Length 03:55 (20 April 2011) What’s Your Story? – Aryan Kaganof from one small seed on Vimeo. An explorer of all things creative, Aryan Kaganof (Born Ian Kerkhof) possesses a rare...
Ever wondered what was the best thing before sliced bread? Wonder no more, that title belongs to the fourth Earl of Sandwich, John Montague. Yes, he is the guy we have to thank for the humble sandwich. Well, more like his gambling and alcohol problem. Thanks to his, um, habits, the Earl was left with...
Last week Saturday saw the return of The Succulent’s highly successful annual Afrika Burns fundraiser – ‘Pablo’s Summer Send Off’ – at Ibis House and as expected, this tribute to beats under the sun was one hell of a jam.
Bringing something fresh, eclectic and accessible to the Cape Town scene, Jeremy Loops is fast becoming well known for his unique sound… Danielle Laity caught up with Jeremy to chat about music, collaborations and social initiatives.
Ten years in the game, the type of game that involves 36-hour flights, two hour DJ sets and of course filthy riot-causing beats, SKisM is one of the world’s leading dubstep producer/dj’s… And on 16 April he headlines at Rubadub’s first Birthday at Mercury Live in Cape Town. Length 05:56 (16 April 2011) Skism: One...
There is something alluring and attractive about the fashion industry and their lavished do’s that have everyone hopelessly captivated in awe, almost wishing to be a figure as stoic or worshipped as Anna Wintour. Fashion week, regardless of the country, is always a socialite’s dream, a fashionista’s must-be-seen-at and a chance for the who’s who...
Our second instalment of Album of the Week features a vibrant collection of street art shots by our network member Rene Bohnen. The series is simply titled Graffiti. We hope you enjoy it. To see more of Rene’s work, go to her profile page.
You are cordially invited to a private view of Adi Bensmaia’s first solo exhibition on Namibia’s black rhinos: BUSH PATROL – PART I The exhibition will take place on Wednesday 20th of April 2011 from 6pm, at Photo Hire, 47 De Villiers Street, Zonnebloem, Cape Town. In 2010, Cape Town-based photographer Adi Bensmaia collaborated with...
Images of the Week features two astounding visual delights every week from one small seed network. At the end of each week, we add two more images to that month’s gallery collection and feature the images in our weekly newsletter, sent straight to your inbox (which you can sign up to on our home page)....
For a relaxing getaway, a business trip or a dirty weekend away in Cape Town, Spicy Villa Guest House comes highly recommended. Think chic Afro/Mediterranean-inspired décor, a crystal clear pool set among palms, cycads and leafy trees, pristine over-sized bathrooms, and comfortably luxurious bedrooms and open-plan living space. Its location could not be...
