On the eastern edge of Cape Town’s city centre, is the oldest archive in South Africa. Official Western Cape government...
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Drawing on VUSA’s and Bishops Prep’s Art Outing
Calmness and focus came when the children started drawing. The excitement was palpable – it was the first time in...
Salt River’s street art and history with colourful Kate
Leading the way in a hot-pink jersey, Kate mirrored the vibrant colours splashed across the walls of this part residential...
Intimate Art Encounters in South Africa’s Arts Town
Named after Jan van Riebeeck in 1661, Riebeek Kasteel is one of the oldest towns in South Africa. Fast forward...
”All species are equal” – a taste of London’s summer exhibitions
Bus man’s holiday! Just got back from a family holiday in the UK (and Portugal). In London we focused on...
W H Grant’s Buildings Wed 10 Aug 2022 Zoom Recording
Prolific architect William (Billy) Grant (1879 – 1957) is best known for his impressive Art Deco office facades in central...
A feast for the eyes; an evening with art collector Phillipa Duncan
It’s not often that one has the opportunity to spend an evening in a stranger’s home to admire their art....
City Hall – civic centre to temp Parliament
Mass vaccinations to a lecture on evolution – City Hall was immediately put to a variety of uses after it...
Salt River’s battles & beauty (past & present)
I have been enjoying getting to know this hidden, gem of a neighbourhood. Initially it was the street art that...
Parliament of South Africa – architectural history
With the 2 Jan 2022 fire that lasted until midnight the following day, Parliament’s buildings have been in the spot...
Arch For Arch – Desmond Tutu’s Monument
Impish wit was how Barack Obama described Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu soon after the announcement of The Arch’s death on Sunday,...
Seeking authenticity with Dylan Lewis in his sculpture garden
A reflection on Culture Connect’s Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden tour with Dylan Lewis, by Katya SP. On my first day...
Heritage Hectare: First Fort in Cape Town, Dr Roger Stewart
Author Dr Roger Stewart of A Cape Odyssey talks about his unpublished, new research about Cape Town’s old fort which...
Battle for the Cape 1778 to 1806 – Ian van Oordt on YouTube
Was the Batavian v British battle at Blaauwberg in 1806, the most significant in South Africa’s development? Why did the...
Vergelegen – fabulous farm & formal gardens
One of our fav wine farms to visit, Vergelegen, is often over-looked as it is near Somerset West and not...
Art at Home – loving your art, 18 Aug watch on YouTube
Living with art – enjoying and caring for what you have, especially if you have South African art. Watch here...
Culture as a concept – Kevin Fellingham, 28 July Zoom
Award winning architect and UCT lecturer, Kevin Fellingham, talks about the emergence of the concept of culture, with pictures from...
Cape Dutch Revival – Assoc Prof Nic Coetzer on YouTube
Arts & Crafts architecture in South Africa, especially the Cape Dutch revival, gave a common heritage for English and Afrikaans...
Art Deco – South Africa’s architectural gem
Flapper girls, fire-stations and the fantasy world of Hollywood – Art Deco was everywhere and still is. You’ll find stunning...
Prof Arthur Barker on Gawie Fagan & Pius Pahl – 4th Modern Movement
Arthur Barker works at the University of Pretoria’s Department of Architecture where he co-ordinates the Professional Masters programme and the...
Monuments & Memories: Race & Art in USA & SA, recording on YouTube
Police brutality, protests and vandalising statues continue both in the United States and South Africa. Exclusively for Culture Connect SA...