By Black Diamonds on February 1, 2019
Art, artists, culture, gallery
Uncategorized

Artists are generally viewed as “struggling” financially. Their craft is a work of passion and they keep coming back. One gallery is trying to help expose emerging artists. We spoke to Nonhlanhla Mahlangu, the gallery manager at Art Eye Gallery. She holds a degree in the fine arts, and below, she tells us more about more…
By Black Diamonds on January 21, 2019
Art, artist, artwork, spiritual
Arts & Culture

We spoke to a young man who has combined his love for the arts, with his love for the spiritual world. He educates us on how the two can coexist. Cassius Khumalo is a real example of being your biggest cheerleader. BD: Please tell us about your upbringing CK: I was born in 1990, more…
By Black Diamonds on August 24, 2018
Art, fine arts, illustrator, sculptor
Arts & Culture

Born in one of South Africa’s small towns in rural Eastern Cape, Mncedi Madolo is changing the face of the fine arts. He is living his dream as an illustrator, a sculptor and a cartoonist. We spoke to him to find out more about him and his industry. BD: Please tell us where you were more…
By Black Diamonds on May 4, 2017
Art, culture, exhibition, interns
Arts & Culture

We ran in to Reneilwe Mathibe at a recent art exhibition hosted at a private home in Johannesburg. She happens to be Education Manager of Artists Proof Studio (APS) and we were curious to find out what they do. BD: What are you doing here? RM: We are here to exhibit and showcase Artist Proof more…
By Black Diamonds on April 20, 2017
Art, culture, investment., society
Arts & Culture

We have heard a lot about “black tax” but there is much more to giving back beyond what we are happy to do for family and extended family. We were privileged enough to attend an art exhibition at the home of a gracious couple, where we met the curator and had a chat. Normally our more…
By Black Diamonds on July 11, 2016
Art, daring, fulfilment, Passion, risk
Arts & Culture, Inspiration

Drew Sanudi is a young man and one happy soul who loves spending time alone with his pencils and some good Old RnB music. He describes himself as friendly, hardworking and trustworthy. We spoke to him: DS: I grew up in Malawi where my mum is from. I am the first born in a family more…