James Bond films have always been about more than espionage. They are cinematic manifestos of taste – the right car, the right suit, the right location. And no aesthetic has…
Photography is a visual medium that captures moments by utilising light, composition, and technology to create images. It is more than just clicking a button. It is, in many ways,…
Films have long been a form of entertainment for nearly 150 years. It is a human tendency to document or make one’s mark in the world; present in various forms,…
Architecture has always played a role in cinema. From Alfred Hitchcock’s use of space to build fear and suspense, to Wes Anderson’s carefully constructed sets where symmetry, colour, and geometry…
Architecture in the Spotlight Movies have a way of catching us off guard. Sometimes it’s the actor who steals the scene. Sometimes it’s the twist in the story. And sometimes,…
Artemisia Gentileschi was a renowned Italian Baroque painter, known for her naturalistic depictions of the female figure, which were influenced by Caravaggio. Born in Rome in 1593, as a daughter…
Jimmie Durham (1940-2021) was an artist, sculptor, writer, and activist whose work challenged and transformed our understanding of art, history, architecture, and space. Born in the USA, he identified himself…
Robert L. Williams, born 2 March 1943 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the genius behind rethinking the fine-art facade by turning pop culture into a painter’s canvas. Raised between dusty…
Dearest fellow rulers, Join me as we delve further into interior design and architecture and explore challenges with designing for interior well-being in Africa. Using an africanfuturist approach, we will…
Overview of the artist One of the most influential Japanese painters and a prominent figure in transforming the famous Kano school of painting into a dominant visual style of the…
Before the dawn of the 20th century, amidst the monumental forms and grand narratives of a male- dominated art-world, Camille Claudel (1864-1943) was quietly, yet powerfully, sclupturing a revolution. She…
The cinematic worlds of Studio Ghibli have fascinated viewers through their emotionally charged storytelling and visually stunning lyricism. These films deliver more than narrative depth because they present spaces with…