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• new order: a modernist joburg garden

  18-07-2018 13:05 via House and Leisure
  The courtyard is framed by low buxus hedges, with mass plantings of acanthus behind them on a higher level. Several Pride of India trees add accents of colour.
  Tucked away in a leafy complex in Joburg’s Inanda, there’s a pleasing dichotomy to this compact garden. For starters, there’s the low-rise entrance – simple wooden gates set into a slate wall – which is flanked by two vast charcoal planters. It’s the antithesis of the triple-garage arrival often as
  
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• body of work: dear ribane

  18-07-2018 10:30 via House and Leisure
  Joburg-based conceptual performance artists and production company Dear Ribane blends music, dance and graphic design to create unique experiences. The creative collective – Manthe Ribane, Tebogo Ribane and Kokona Ribane – dissect their work and influences, part for part. 
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  Our heads are shields that protect us, and the source of our central creative intelligence. They also connect us, transferring self-belief between all of us in the collective. And th
  
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• a national treasure

  18-07-2018 00:01 via House and Leisure
  To try to express the magnitude of the Mother City’s new Norval Foundation in Tokai by simply cataloguing its many parts would be doing a great disservice to the whole. It’s not simply a high-profile art museum adjoining a sculpture garden, restaurant and bar, amphitheatre, gift shop and research library. There is something much bigger and more significant at play here: a unifying thread rooted in custodianship and conservation – of art, of nature and of heritage.
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• #hldiscovery: bao, travel and award-winning brandy

  17-07-2018 16:01 via House and Leisure
  Experiences, food and convenience is the order of the day for this weeks #HLDiscovery list. From delicious cook-in-sauces to a midweek special at one of the Cape’s most iconic estates, here’s what’s on our radar.
   bao downServing up Asian-American style food, Bao Down is a brand new intimate restaurant in Oranjezicht, Cape Town with a superb limited menu that changes regularly. Signature dishes like prawn toast and celeriac cake will be regular features but you can expect
  
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• amoji masks: bringing africa to the world

  17-07-2018 14:10 via House and Leisure
  From the most advanced countries to those that are still developing – no matter where you are in the world you are very likely to have encountered an emoji. Due to the growth of smartphones in the world, emojis have become so popular that, on Tuesday 17 July, it’s World Emoji Day.
  Creative director and photographer Toufic Beyhum has merged emojis and traditional African masks in a project entitled AMOJI MASKS. It consists of a series of portraits that show subjects wearing mask
  
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• three gourmet dishes that are quick and easy to make

  17-07-2018 09:23 via House and Leisure
  If you’re looking for something delicious and different to cook this week, try one of these three gourmet dishes that can be whipped up in  a flash.
  Jump to a recipe: 
  Sumac lamb racks with pumpkin and sesame salad
  Zucchini black olive and goat’s cheese tart
  Tarragon Chicken thighs with crisp prosciutto, fennel and cabbage
  1. sumac lamb racks with pumpkin and sesame saladPrep time: 20 mins / Cook time: 30 minutes / Serves: 4 – 6 
  Ingredients3 Small garlic cloves
  
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• bar and bistro: the two sides to the moveable feast

  16-07-2018 15:58 via House and Leisure
  Walk through one door and you enter a chic bistro with small white tables and large angled mirrors. Walk through another door and you’re in a cool bar complete with a stage for live entertainment and space to roam about. These are not two separate places. It is the two sides of The Moveable Feast, the newest restaurant and bar to hit Kloof Nek in Cape Town.
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  Enjoy relaxed dining at the French-inspired bistro that offers a short but memorable menu made in an open kitchen. Contemp
  
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• bar and bistro: the two sides of the moveable feast

  16-07-2018 15:58 via House and Leisure
  Walk through one door and you enter a chic bistro with small white tables and large angled mirrors. Walk through another door and you’re in a cool bar complete with a stage for live entertainment and space to roam about. These are not two separate places. It is the two sides of The Moveable Feast, the newest restaurant and bar to hit Kloof Nek in Cape Town.
  the bistro
  Enjoy relaxed dining at the French-inspired bistro that offers a short but memorable menu made in an open kitchen. Contemp
  
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• noa’s nursery: a monochrome sanctuary by jenna mcarthur

  12-07-2018 14:28 via House and Leisure
  Digital strategist, brand specialist and glamorous trend creator Jenna McArthur recently gave up her bespoke communications company to take on her life’s newest and biggest adventure: motherhood. As she prepared her nursery, piece by curated piece, Jenna shared her mom-to-be experiences with her friends and family on Instagram, including the completion of her elegant, all-white nursery.
  We caught up with Jenna mere days after Noa, Jenna’s beautiful and healthy daughter, wa
  
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• celebrating small producers, big on quality at the publik wine fair

  12-07-2018 08:26 via House and Leisure
  Choosing to endorse the increasingly favoured philosophy of natural winemaking – wines made with minimal cellar intervention by winemakers intent on honouring the fruit, the soil and the land – Publik Wine is offering oenophiles and enthusiasts yet another chance to experience these lesser known grapes in a relaxed setting. The inaugural Publik Wine Fair, taking place at Publik’s distribution centre in Salt River, Cape Town, will feature over 100 different wines poured by more
  
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• copenhagen for days

  11-07-2018 14:56 via House and Leisure
  Restaurant Palægade in the heart of the historic city centre in Copenhagen. 
  Copenhagen is regularly voted one of the world’s most livable cities with some of the planet’s happiest inhabitants – plus it has superb art and design museums, gorgeous contemporary buildings and innovative food. House and Leisure‘s deputy editor Robyn Alexander rounds up the very best of København – what to eat, where to stay and how to shop.
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• elegant empowerment: new gallery focuses on female artists in sa

  11-07-2018 14:29 via House and Leisure
  Located in De Waterkant, close the centre of Cape Town’s CBD, is No 5 on Hudson, a new art gallery spearheaded by former Miss South Africa, Sandy de Bruin.
  No 5 on Hudson was born from De Bruin’s time in London. She had always had a penchant for fine art, and her time in London revived her passion for painting as De Bruin was immersed in artistry – from painting porcelain dolls to writing and painting – while living in the city. This period inspired her to subsequen
  
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• into rich mnisi’s bold new underworld

  11-07-2018 14:10 via House and Leisure
  If you haven’t seen it yet, you’re about to fall in love with Rich Mnisi’s new look book — an otherworldly trip to the spirit realm that explores the memory of his late great-grandmother, Nwa-Mulamula.
  In the look book, models become alien fashion creatures, dressed in the hypermodern, hyperluxe looks from Rich’s ‘transeasonal’ 2018 collection, while sporting prosthetic pixie ears and elaborate headgear. NWA-MULAMULA: MOTHER LOOK 7 – Looking f
  
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• turbine art fair is back and more exciting than ever

  11-07-2018 13:58 via House and Leisure
  A firm favourite with Joburg’s next generation of art scenesters, the Turbine Art Fair (TAF) is an annual must-attend creative showcase that offers a curated selection of accessible art from both established and up-and-coming artists. Owing to its attainable pricing strategy, TAF is a bit different from other South African art fairs in that the pricing of artworks generally falls between R1 000 and R50 000, presenting savvy investors and new buyers with plenty of opportunities t
  
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• sight lines: a sydney harbour enclave gets a luxury monochrome revamp

  11-07-2018 11:06 via House and Leisure
  The new galley-style kitchen that can be accessed from the entry hall flows through to the dining area and takes in the view of Parsley Bay, a Sydney Harbour enclave.
  ‘This is not the project we expected to be building,’ says architect and interior designer Brooke Aitken as she walks me through a recently renovated home overlooking Sydney’s Parsley Bay. Brooke’s name had been given to the owners after they saw renovations she had done for their friends, and she was engage
  
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• TSA Apologizes To NY Giants Player For Spilling Mom’s Ashes During Bag Search

  10-07-2018 23:26 via Travel - Top Destinations, Vacation Ideas
  
  A.J. Francis railed against TSA over Twitter.
  
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• 12 Solid Alternatives To Liquid Toiletries That'll Make It Through TSA

  10-07-2018 23:11 via Travel - Top Destinations, Vacation Ideas
  
  Solid shampoos, conditioners and toothpaste = no more suitcase spills.
  
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• The Best Packing Tips From One-Bag Travel Fanatics

  10-07-2018 20:58 via Travel - Top Destinations, Vacation Ideas
  
  A few small packing tweaks and you can wave goodbye to checking bags.
  
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• #hldiscovery: wine and art

  10-07-2018 11:38 via House and Leisure
  Art lovers and wine appreciators, this week’s #HLDiscovery list features a mix of things that are sure to tickle your fancy. We look at a new art gallery, rediscover a classic red wine and have found a way for you to increase your wine knowledge.
  1. roodeberg wineIt’s the season to be drinking red wine. A good red wine to be sipping on us the iconic Roodeberg Red Blend that has been delighting wine lovers since 1949, and should be rediscovered by all wine lovers. Whether you ar
  
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• hl diary: what to do in ct, jhb and dbn this week

  09-07-2018 17:20 via House and Leisure
  A little bit of art, a little bit of laughter and a whole lot of fun – whether you’re in Cape Town, Durban or Joburg here are a series of events to check out this week.
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  Viva Flamenco
  In celebration of an impressive 35 year legacy, the Linda Vargas Flamenco Dance Company promises to thrill audiences with a special gala season called Viva Flamenco. This week you can catch energetic performances by Spanish dancers who will be showcasing highlights from thei
  
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• this week’s top find: skinny laminx pops the pincushion

  09-07-2018 17:16 via House and Leisure
  In a print fondly named Large Pincushion and sporting an almost-blue grey hue, this delightful new piece from Skinny laMinx has piqued our interest. In tune with designer Heather Moore’s overall well-loved style, the new Skinny laMinx addition – a super-stylish ready-made tablecloth in a fresh take on the brand’s beloved Pincushion print — reflects the sincere thinking as well as all the sketching and paper-cut making that goes into each new development. If you
  
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• swanning about at the new crêperie in cape town’s east city

  09-07-2018 16:55 via House and Leisure
  In Cape Town’s ever evolving east city, a new eatery has raised the bar when it comes to design. Bold artwork, detailed patterned tiles and stunning light fixtures give Swan Café a unique charm that delights anyone who walks into to.
  The café is a traditional French crêperie that brings a touch of Parisian flair to the city, conceptualised beautifully by South African interior designer Haldane Martin.inspiration and art
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• the elemental, sculptural design of rick owens and michèle lamy

  09-07-2018 13:38 via House and Leisure
  Minimalism has always found one of its most inspired expressions in the Rick Owens atelier, where near-brutalist design has long been the cornerstone aesthetic. And the US-born, Paris-based designer’s approach has found a new channel in the past eight years: the house’s furniture line, which is designed by Owens and produced by his wife Michèle Lamy.
  For the Rick Owens furniture line, enormous planks of petrified wood become beds, moulded concrete formwork is fashioned i
  
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• q&a with twankey bar mixologist melrick harrison

  06-07-2018 17:09 via House and Leisure
  This is the first of a series of upcoming features on drinks and lifestyle news, by House and Leisure’s Art director and ‘concierge’ Ian Martin.I chat to mixologist, Melrick Harrison, who’s taken over the lead of the well-known Twankey Bar, at The Taj Hotel in Cape Town.
  what drew you to mixology
  It was the love of serving guests with drinks unique to them. The satisfaction on their faces pleased me so much that I could not get enough of it.
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• q&a with the twankey bar mixologist melrick harrison

  06-07-2018 17:09 via House and Leisure
  This is the first in a series of upcoming features on drinks and lifestyle news by House and Leisure‘s art director and ‘concierge’, Ian Martin.
  I chat to mixologist, Melrick Harrison, who’s taken over the lead of the well-known The Twankey Bar, at Taj Hotel in Cape Town.
  what drew you to mixology
  It was the love of serving guests with drinks unique to them. The satisfaction on their faces pleased me so much that I could not get enough of it.
  what is the most exciting tr
  
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• deep dive: a study of brutalism

  06-07-2018 15:48 via House and Leisure
  In the House and Leisure Back to Black July issue we feature an exclusive interview with Michèle Lamy, who with fashion designer Rick Owens, produces an extraordinarily minimalist furniture line. Lamy describes the furniture as ‘brutalist’, but what is brutalism? Rick Owens bench / sculpture in marble. Love the artwork. #rickowens #rickowensfurniture #rickowensaccessories #marble #art #artwork #sculpture #interiordesign #interior #fashion #custommade #simplicityeverywhere
  
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• a trio of places to see, eat and shop in lisbon, portugal

  06-07-2018 08:35 via House and Leisure
  Visiting the luminous city of Lisbon soon? Here’s a good way to spend an easy-going yet utterly memorable day in this historic location.
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  Museo Nacional do Azulejo
  Slightly off the beaten track but very much worth the shortish bus or Uber ride to get to its bougainvillea-framed door is Portugal’s National Museum of Tiles. Unless you come here directly from the airport and have entirely ignored Pinterest in the run-up to your trip to Lisbon, you’ll have already notice
  
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• style profile: vika shipalana

  05-07-2018 16:20 via House and Leisure
  I was born in Mount Coke in the Eastern Cape, and grew up in Bhisho. I am the Prestige director of Pernod Ricard South Africa. We target high-net-worth and affluent individuals in the country, and introduce them to our portfolio of brands by having them available in five-star hotels, restaurants, private members’ clubs, bars and, most recently, nightclubs.
  I like what I do because I love luxury, beauty, excellence and creating experiences for people to enjoy. My earliest memory of summer
  
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• Where Europeans Go For Summer Vacation

  05-07-2018 15:01 via Travel - Top Destinations, Vacation Ideas
  
  These destinations are hot spots for Europeans.
  
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• keesha moore is the face of shf for july

  05-07-2018 09:22 via House and Leisure
  Meet Keesha Moore, the freshest face of the new SHF generation. The 23-year-old from Pietermaritzburg is a digital content creator of local and international clothing and beauty brands. She describes her style as laid back and uncomplicated and has the confidence to mix luxury and repurposed, found items in her decorating. This makes her a perfect fit in the ranks of SHF ambassadors.
  When she is not decorating, Keesha’s dream is to create a window that changes the narr
  
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• 5 top renovation tips from architect pieter-ernst mare

  05-07-2018 00:01 via House and Leisure
  A work by Peter Mammes hangs above the bed in the main bedroom. Crisp white linen, walls and curtains offset the room’s black accents.
  Architect Pieter-Ernst Mare’s Johannesburg apartment might be in the heart of Sandton’s CBD, but you’d never guess it. It’s not in a residential skyscraper, but rather an artefact of the past – one of 25 double-storey units surrounding a private park that somehow persists in the heart of the glass-and-iron jungle. ‘It doe
  
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• This Woman Brilliantly Documented 2 Strangers (Possibly) Falling In Love On Her Flight

  04-07-2018 22:15 via Travel - Top Destinations, Vacation Ideas
  
  This viral tweet thread is the best we've seen in a long, long time.
  
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• mediterranean dream: how to create a courtyard garden

  04-07-2018 13:19 via House and Leisure
  The look and feel of a classic Mediterranean courtyard garden is all about orderliness in the midst of spontaneity. These courtyards are practical and low-maintenance, make use of local stone and rock in their landscaping, and adopt a ‘tough love’ approach when it comes to plants. The mood is relaxed and functional as the space is largely designed for alfresco dining and entertaining.
  ALSO READ: The perfect sunny escape in a luxury Spanish villalevel bestA sizeable, level courtyard
  
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• delicate and delicious dishes at tomo japanese restaurant

  04-07-2018 09:57 via House and Leisure
  From the moment you walk into TOMO Japanese Restaurant, you know you’re about to experience something exceptional. Wooden steps lead you to an entrance surrounded by beautiful Japanese illustrations drawn or painted on bamboo paper.
  Open a white curtain cloth to be greeted by an incredible Izakaya-inspired interior that consists of light wood panels, large canvases with writing on and a stunning glass staircase that leads up to space that will soon be a Japanese tea room
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• talking trends and tap couture with ISCA

  04-07-2018 08:52 via House and Leisure
  ISCA, South Africa’s leading brand for high-quality taps, mixers and accessories – everything you need for kitchen and bathroom fittings – has recently partnered with three young, talented South Africans – fearless design duo, Abiah Mahlase and Bradley Muttitt, and all-round creative blogger, Kari Kelly.
  Abiah, Brad and Kari each share a unique and on-the-minute take on fashion and design. As the fresh new faces of ISCA, they are helping to show everyday South Africa
  
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• art fix: HL editor tiaan nagel shares his favourite jozi art spots

  03-07-2018 18:01 via House and Leisure
  David Krut Projects, Keyes Art Mile.
  If you, like me, miss out on exciting art openings during the week because you’re held up at work, have a small child to hurry home to or simply don’t feel like fighting the First Thursday throng, try out these Johannesburg art precincts on weekends – with the family fully in tow.
  My first stop is usually Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank…
  For two Saturdays mid-month, visit Joburg’s newest art precinct, Keys Art Mile, for Art and
  
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• Here Are The Best Places To Watch Fireworks This Fourth Of July

  03-07-2018 16:15 via Travel - Top Destinations, Vacation Ideas
  
  Replete with live music, tons of food and intricate pyrotechnics, there’s nothing like a Fourth of July celebration.
  
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• #hldiscovery: leather couches, japanese ‘braai’ and concept groceries

  03-07-2018 10:42 via House and Leisure
  If you’re on the hunt for beautiful new crockery, or in the mood for somewhere exciting to eat, this week’s #HLDiscovery list is for you. We’ve found items that will add style to your home, an eatery that serves up authentic Japanese ‘braai’ food and a new store that focuses on pure and organic products.
  1. tomo japanese restaurantNew Japanese eatery TOMO is located in the heart of Cape Town’s CBD. It serves up a variety of Asian fusion cuisine, includin
  
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• joburg’s kate otten up for world architecture festival award

  03-07-2018 09:46 via House and Leisure
  Law on Keyes works to connect the building directly to the landscape.
  Kate Otten Architects, known for designing some great South African buildings such as the Women’s Jail Museum and Gabriel’s Garden Pavilion, among others, has just been shortlisted for the prestigious World Architecture Festival Award – for outstanding design in various categories.
  Otten’s building ‘Law on Keyes’ in Rosebank, Johannesburg, has been nominated in the Office Category of th
  
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• plan your week with the hl diary

  02-07-2018 16:23 via House and Leisure
  Whether you are looking for a delightful wine tasting or an interesting furniture showcase, here’re 15 events happening in Durban, Joburg and Cape Town that should be on your radar.
  Jump to your City:
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  ECR House and Garden Show
  It’s the last week of the East Coast Radio House and Garden show, happening at the Durban Exhibition Centre. This year’s theme is Home is Where the Heart is which focuses on redefining the home by showcasing timeless trends t
  
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• discovering the art of kintsugi

  02-07-2018 16:20 via House and Leisure
  I recently discovered a showroom so novel and unique, that the minute I stepped inside I immediately saw myself refurnishing my entire home with its contents… ‘Can I win the Lotto and start over, please?’
  The Bofred showroom, located in a charming Victorian house in Cape Town’s hilly Vredehoek, is the place. I don’t dislike anything in it. From the beautiful Alberto armchair to the bronze Twins Mirror – everything is 100% my vibe. 
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• Disney's New Slinky Dog Dash Roller Coaster Gives You A Toy's-Eye View Of Andy's Backyard

  02-07-2018 10:15 via Travel - Top Destinations, Vacation Ideas
  
  People waited up to five hours to ride the new coaster in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
  
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• Here's A Look At Disney World’s Toy Story Land

  29-06-2018 20:59 via Travel - Top Destinations, Vacation Ideas
  
  There's SO much attention to detail.
  
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• architecture appreciation: 10 magnificent historic buildings in SA

  29-06-2018 11:55 via House and Leisure
  Buildings bare witness to the events that happen inside and around them. The older the building, the more stories it has to tell. South Africa boasts incredibly beautiful, significant buildings and monuments that honour, display and share its storied history. We’ve rounded up 10 of the most magnificent historic buildings and monuments in the country.
  1. castle of good hope, cape townMore than just a tourist attraction, the Castle of Good Hope is known as the oldest surviving building in S
  
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• a moment in time

  28-06-2018 17:07 via House and Leisure
  Mercado do Bolhão, Porto, Portugal, Henri Cartier-Bresson.
  There’s something arresting about black and white photography. For decades, its subjects have challenged, terrified and connected us at the same time.
  From hard-hitting images of the Vietnam War, the Sharpeville uprisings, controversial United Colors of Benetton advertising campaigns, to moments of hope captured in film forever (like the famous Black Power Salute at the 1968 Olympics).There are black-and-white images th
  
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• ‘i take pictures in order to see the world’

  28-06-2018 16:06 via House and Leisure
  Wolfgang Tillmans Self portrait, August 2005
  Wolfgang Tillmans (RA) is used to firsts. He was the first non-British person to win the Tate’s annual Turner Prize in 2000. (He was also the first photographer to take the award.) And the first person commissioned to create a photographic portrait by the British Museum in 2015, breaking with their 250-year long tradition of paintings. And now, in July, Tillmans will exhibit in South Africa for the first time… after showing in Kinshasa a
  
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• 5 reasons to embrace your dark side with the #HLBacktoBlackIssue

  27-06-2018 17:03 via House and Leisure
  Inspired by the works of Rick Owens and Michèle Lamy – a fascination with all things dark, nomadic and ritualistic – birthed the perfect narrative for our annual ‘Back to Black’ Transformation issue. We’ve lined up homes that touch on the spirit of eccentricity and boldness: spaces that march to their own drum, design-wise, and homeowners who love all things monotone.
  We hope you enjoy getting Back to Black with us and the #HLBacktoBlackIssue.
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• under construction: a new look at congolese artist patrick bongoy’s gripping work

  27-06-2018 14:02 via House and Leisure
  Bongoy’s recent exhibition Where Are We? Where Are We Going? at Cape Town’s Ebony/Curated gallery explores themes of migration and the resulting effect on human interaction.
  For Patrick Bongoy, the zero-waste movement and social consciousness take an unusual form. Creating things from discarded rubber, bound together by hand and curated to make work that is at once gripping and gentle, the Cape Town-based artist is shifting the way art, environment and society come together
  
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• iconic campaign: adidas originals samba sneaker by trevor stuurman

  27-06-2018 11:47 via House and Leisure
  When adidas Originals South Africa decided to bring back the Samba sneaker, one of the most beloved silhouettes in the brands history, they turned to SA’s hottest photographer and influencer: Trevor Stuurman. Together they created a campaign that draws inspiration from South African grass-roots soccer culture.
  The partnership with Stuurman is a continuation from the ‘adicolor’ launch, which began in January 2018. This time round the campaign features Samba, the minim
  
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• knit together: introducing the new laduma x ikea rug

  27-06-2018 11:25 via House and Leisure
  South African designer Laduma Ngxokolo’s new carpet for Ikea.
  The last time knitwear designer Laduma Ngxokolo released a rug design, he broke Twitter (The Ubuhle Busintu rug made the #Maxhosa hashtag trend for days on social media), and now the brand’s latest foray into floorware is sure to do the same.
  Teased out as part of his forthcoming collaboration with Swedish furniture giant Ikea, the Laduma x Ikea collaborative line – due to be released in 2019 – will feature two
  
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