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2014Photography: Alexis Vasilikos photographs opulent houses left behind by the Greek crisis
2014
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950Reliquary Casket with the Deesis, Archangels, and the Twelve Apostles
950
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1100Medallion with Christ from an Icon Frame
1100
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900Panel with Byzantine Ivory Carving of the Crucifixion
900
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900Casket with Warriors and Mythological Figures
900
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654Gold Solidus of Constans II (641–68)
654
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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1042Histamenon of Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-55)
1042
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1080Tip of a Pointer
1080
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575Bracelet with Grapevine Pattern
575
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500The Antioch "Chalice"
500
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692Solidus of Justinian II (685-95)
692
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900Panel from an Ivory Casket with Scenes of the Story of Joshua
900
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1095Double-Sided Pendant Icon with the Virgin and Christ Pantokrator
1095
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364Gold Solidus of Valentinian I (364–75)
364
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1100Medallion with the Virgin from an Icon Frame
1100
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1300Portable Icon with the Virgin Eleousa
1300
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575Bracelet with Grapevine Pattern
575
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900Panel from an Ivory Casket with the Story of Adam and Eve
900
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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500Necklace with Pendant Crosses
500
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500Hanging Lamp with a Hand Holding a Cross
500
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629Plate with the Arming of David
629
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925Icon with the Crucifixion
925
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629Plate with David Slaying a Lion
629
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950Icon with the Deesis
950
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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629Plate with David Anointed by Samuel
629
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1080Temple Pendant and Stick
1080
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629Plate with the Presentation of David to Saul
629
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1100Medallion with Saint John the Evangelist from an Icon Frame
1100
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1100Medallion with Saint Luke from an Icon Frame
1100
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900Plaque with Scenes from the Story of Joshua
900
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970Wing of an Ivory Triptych with Scenes from the Life of Christ
970
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950Icon with the Koimesis
950
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629Plate with David's Confrontation with Eliab
629
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1095Cross
1095
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582Censer with Six Holy Figures
582
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1100Medallion with Saint Paul from an Icon Frame
1100
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1100Medallion with Saint George from an Icon Frame
1100
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1000Right Wing of a Triptych with Saints Nicholas and Theodore
1000
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950Icon with the Virgin and Child
950
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629Plate with the Battle of David and Goliath
629
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521Panel of a Diptych Announcing the Consulship of Justinian
521
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1000Cross Fragment with Saint John the Theologian
1000
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1100Medallion with Saint Peter from an Icon Frame
1100
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1100Medallion with Saint Matthew from an Icon Frame
1100
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1100Medallion with Saint John the Baptist from an Icon Frame
1100
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1042Histamenon of Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-55)
1042
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1200Two-Sided Pendant with the Archangel Michael and Daniel in the Lion’s Den
1200
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1000Casket with Warriors and Dancers
1000
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900Panels from an Ivory Casket with the Story of Adam and Eve
900
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950Icon with Saint Demetrios
950
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521Panel of a Diptych Announcing the Consulship of Justinian
521
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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500Jeweled Bracelet (one of pair)
500
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1700Bell
1700
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1916Ūd
1916
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1000Textile Fragment with Double-Headed Eagles
1000
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500Jeweled Bracelet (one of pair)
500
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500Intaglio
500
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638Solidus of Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Heraclonas
638
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900Plaques with Scenes from the Story of Joshua
900
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300Bowl with Beaded Rim
300
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500Censer
500
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1028Histamenon of Romanos III Argyros
1028
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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364Gold Solidus of Valentinian I (364–75)
364
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364Gold Solidus of Valens (364–78)
364
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408Gold Solidus of Theodosius II (408–50)
408
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500Polycandelon
500
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1100Panel from a Choros (lighting frame)
1100
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610Solidus
610
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337Solidus
337
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361Gold Solidus of Julian (361–63)
361
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900Cross Arm
900
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361Gold Solidus of Julian (361–63)
361
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600Buckle
600
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538Gold Solidus of Justinian I (527–65)
538
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1100Panel from a Choros (lighting frame)
1100
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408Solidus
408
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629Solidus of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine
629
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491Solidus
491
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379Gold Solidus of Theodosius I (379–95)
379
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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500Cross
500
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900Casket Fragments
900
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800Cross
800
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1000Lock
1000
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900Casket Fragments
900
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500Polycandelon
500
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1250Painted Copy of Deesis Mosaic
1250
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500Cross
500
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1100Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1100
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1100Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1100
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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800The Fieschi Morgan Staurotheke
800
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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500The Attarouthi Treasure
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Silver Dove
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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450Yellow-Green Hexagonal Glass Bottle with a Stylite Saint
450
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400Gold and Niello Bracelet
400
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Wine Strainer
500
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500Plaque with Two Saints
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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540Ivory Pyx with the Triumph of Dionysos in India
540
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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400Spoon
400
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400Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Right Foot
400
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400Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Right Foot
400
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400Standing Lamp with a Cross on a Pricket Stand
400
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400Standing Lamp with a Cross on a Pricket Stand
400
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500Censer Frame with Inhabited Vine Scroll
500
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1000Cross
1000
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550Plaque with Saint Paul
550
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610Solidus of Heraclius
610
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2018Vintage Novus Men's Electronic Digital Watch, Red LED Display, Swiss-Made Case, National Semiconductor Module Assembled In Malaysia, Original Band Made In Hong Kong, Circa 1970s (35238443702)
2018
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2018Vintage Novus Men's Electronic Digital Watch, Red LED Display, Swiss-Made Case, National Semiconductor Module Assembled In Malaysia, Original Band Made In Hong Kong, Circa 1970s (35238222982)
2018
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2017The photographer archiving South Africa’s black lesbian community
2017
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2025Karabo Mooki celebrates South Africa’s first Black show jumper
2025
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2021Figgins Double Pica Greek typeface, "1821" specimen leaf 72
2021
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2020Working at the intersection of graphic design and music, meet Kuala Lumpur-based creative Najmi Arifin
2020
Map
1953Central and South Africa. Madagascar.
1953
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2014Product Design: Own gorgeous jewellery design with Kuala Lumpur brand Miramika
2014
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2022“Brotherhood, community and togetherness”: Nick van Tiem documents a community of skaters in Cape Town
2022
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2018Artist Melissa Kitty Jarram is updating Greek myths for 2018
2018
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2017Rufus Newell uses curves and scribbles to depict Greek gods and heroes
2017
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2015Dan Wieden Is... We spend a week stalking the advertising mogul around a conference in Cape Town
2015
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2016Lynnie Zulu decorates her exotic characters in punchy hues and patterns
2016
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2014Dillon Marsh visualises how much copper was produced in South African mines
2014
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2014Illustration: Greek mythology at its most endearing in risograph project Chaos
2014
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2021Through an empathetic lens, Jermain Cikic’s photo series raises awareness of the refugee crisis in Greece
2021
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2013South African photographer Johno Mellish creates incredible images
2013
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2019Athens-based G Design Studio on colour, cliches and learning through teaching
2019
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2022Shin Oh “preserves” traditional Malaysian spaces and places with her 3D pixel room building
2022
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2011Modern Greek art: a snapshot
2011
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2014Opinion: Why it's the perfect time to explore Cape Town's creative community
2014
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2019A chat with Nikita Teryoshin about his time spent with the Boxing Grannies of Johannesburg
2019
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2015Our pick of the talks from 2014's Design Indaba event in Cape Town
2015
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2013Lee Mawdsley shoots Qatar for CBQ and make us want to emigrate, fast.
2013
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2019Artist Panayiotis Terzis creates vibrant works inspired by his upbringing in Greece
2019
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2015Cool South African school kids photographed by Anastasia Korosteleva
2015
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2021Caslon & Catherwood specimen 1821 Greek typefaces
2021
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2024Karabo Mooki documents South Africa’s punk rock movement, debunking stereotypes of the genre
2024
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2013Opinion: Away from Design Indaba, South Africa's graphics tell a tense story
2013
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2012Introducing...The ultra-bold African supergraphics of illustrator Lynnie Zulu
2012
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2019Through portraiture, photographer Justin Keene sets up a dialogue with South Africa
2019
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2016Photographer Kristin-Lee Moolman captures the characters of Johannesburg's creative scene
2016
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2015Our highlights from the first day of the Design Indaba event in Cape Town
2015
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2022“Skateboarding feels a lot like therapy”: Karabo Mooki shares stories of South Africa’s all-female skate group, Island Gals
2022
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2019The Hayward shines a light on South Africa’s born-free generation
2019
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2023Discover South Africa’s rich culinary heritage with Hannerie Visser’s 100+ Flavours project
2023
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2022Ancient art for 21st century kids: Saskia Janssen illustrates Greek vases with children’s cartoon characters
2022
Map
1493Blat LXIII Bisancium (Byzantium) (Nuremberg Chronicle)
1493
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2019Ikea and its products are reimagined as a Greek tragedy by Edern van Hille
2019
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2021Figgins English and Brevier No. 2 Greek typefaces, "1821" specimen leaf 74
2021
Map
1953Far East. Malaysia.
1953
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2011What's On: Figures & Fictions: Contemporary South African Photography
2011
Map
1953Southern Balkans and Aegean Sea. Greece.
1953
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2021Figgins Pica Small Pica Long Primer Brevier Greek typefaces, "1821" specimen leaf 75
2021
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2021Caslon & Catherwood specimen 1821 Greek typefaces (cropped)
2021
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2018Photographer Ioanna Sakellaraki's Aidos series explores the importance of shame in Greek culture
2018
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2012Byzantine landscapes in brilliant detail from South Africa-based illustrator Jean de Wet
2012
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2014Marc Shoul photographs Johannesburg domestics walking their employers' dogs
2014
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2019Antonis Theodoridis chases the sunlight of Athens in his series Ways of Escape
2019
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2011Figures & Fictions: Contemporary South African Photography
2011
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2017An animated story of survival during apartheid in South Africa
2017
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2019Ioanna Sakellaraki explores Greece’s last professional mourners and their rituals around death
2019
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2024This Home of Ours: Ayesha Kazim’s photographic time capsule of Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap region
2024
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2015Photographer Christian Werner captures the changes in Athens since the crisis
2015
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2012Jamie McGregor Smith's superb series charts the faded glories of the 2004 Athens Olympics
2012
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2014Design Indaba 2014: Day two of design wisdom live from Cape Town
2014
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2014Lynnie Zulu's new solo show colourfully explores the female form
2014
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2018Thom Pierce on using photography to amplify the protests of a rural South African community
2018
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2014Design Indaba 2014: Rolling coverage from Cape Town's big design event
2014