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Alexis Peskine presents ‘Ouro Verde’, the story of a rebirth

This is the story of a death - or rather, a rebirth. Alexis Peskine presents Ouro Verde at the MIRA fair with Filafriques, a new collection rooted in a profoundly transformative episode of his life and in a spiritual awakening closely tied to his Afro-Brazilian origins. Initiated into Candomblé, a tradition deeply anchored in Brazil, the artist marks a rupture in his practice. He recounts this foundational experience — both intimate and artistic — while reflecting on his journey, navigating between identity expression and a renewed sense of activism.

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Nthabiseng KEKANA : Between Ancient Wisdom and Healing

During FNB Art Joburg, Nthabiseng Kekana (b. 1999) unveiled Sankofa: A Call for Remembrance, a memorable solo show with Wunika Mukan Gallery. The exhibition stands as a testament to the artist and healer’s wisdom and depth, arriving just as she returned from her initiation as a sangoma (traditional healer).

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Sacred Womanhood

Inside Manyaku Mashilo’s Art exploring the healing power of ‘The Laying of Hands’

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