“Don’t take things so seriously. Play around. Always be kind.” ~ Willem Esterhuyse, actor, writer, director.
MEET THE CAST: Saree van Coppenhagen
“I look up to all artists who truly do it for the sake of making art and not for selfish gain.” ~ Saree van Coppenhagen, performing artist.
MEET THE CAST: John Paka
“No one is you—and that’s your power.” ~ John Paka, artist
MEET THE CAST: Tumi Mohutsioa
“Every person has a gift they can use to change someone’s life. I have discovered mine. Have you?” ~ Tumi Mohutsioa, award-winning actress
Flaxman’s Life and Legacy
ART STATE editor Ace Moloi reflects on the passing of Flaxman Qoopane, his life and legacy.
Editor’s Note: Thank You for Loving Us
Editor Ace Moloi gives an abridged report of ART STATE’s first semester.
Love, Crime and Mangaung
Mangaung is gearing up to have its own Love, Crime and Johannesburg play, reports Ace Moloi.
Pacofs’ Incubated Chickens HATCH
ART STATE Editor Ace Moloi reports about the recently held dance and drama festival at Pacofs.
KGOLO: four days a Motswana
If the primary function of art is to be a carrier of tradition and customs, then Kgolo Tlola Pitsa is the most powerful weapon in the hands of Batswana, writes Ace Moloi.
Editor’s Note: Dear Oliver Tambo
Oliver Reginald Tambo is a migrant revolutionary who fathered this nation from exile, writes Ace Moloi.
