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Transforming The Wilds: A Q&A with artist James Delaney

A once-dangerous and overgrown park is now a vibrant sanctuary for all.

Posted byAlexander MatthewsAugust 27, 2019September 16, 2019Posted inJOURNALISMTags:art, design, James Delaney, johannesburg, public art, sculpture, The Wilds, urbanismLeave a comment on Transforming The Wilds: A Q&A with artist James Delaney

Exploring Mackinstosh’s Glasgow

On the trail of an Art Nouveau architecture genius in Scotland.

Posted byAlexander MatthewsMay 21, 2019September 9, 2019Posted inJOURNALISMTags:architecture, art, Art Nouveau, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, culture, design, Glasgow, Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh Building, Miss Cranston, Scotland, travelLeave a comment on Exploring Mackinstosh’s Glasgow

Cape Town’s art scene is blowing up

From the hottest artists to must-visit galleries, here’s what you need to know.

Posted byAlexander MatthewsMay 21, 2019September 9, 2019Posted inJOURNALISMTags:art, Brett Murray, cape town, contemporary art, culture, design, First Thursdays, Monocle, Morné Visagie, Norval Foundation, south africa, south african art, Stevenson, Thania Petersen, Zander Blom, Zeitz MoCAALeave a comment on Cape Town’s art scene is blowing up

Durban: green shoots of a renaissance

Although regeneration of the inner-city is chequered, there is still plenty to enjoy in South Africa’s third city.

Posted byAlexander MatthewsMay 3, 2018September 9, 2019Posted inJOURNALISMTags:architecture, cities, city planning, Curiocity, design, Durban, Durban Point, Propertuity, Rivertown, Rivertown Triangle, south africa, Spice Emporium, town planning, urban renewal, urbanismLeave a comment on Durban: green shoots of a renaissance

Scratching away bling veneer to discover where Dubai’s soul hides

If you look hard enough, you’ll find it: history, heritage, and a thriving arts scene.

Posted byAlexander MatthewsNovember 7, 2017September 9, 2019Posted inJOURNALISMTags:Al Fahidi, Alserkal Avenue, art, culture, design, Dubai, Dubai Opera House, Dubai travel, Dukes Dubai, luxury hotel, luxury travel, Middle EastLeave a comment on Scratching away bling veneer to discover where Dubai’s soul hides

Swaziland’s handmade revolution

How fair trade is empowering thousands in Africa’s last absolute monarchy.

Posted byAlexander MatthewsJuly 27, 2016September 9, 2019Posted inJOURNALISMTags:design, fair trade, fairtrade, handcrafts, homeware, retail, swaziland, swift, weavingLeave a comment on Swaziland’s handmade revolution
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