Addressing Imbalances in the Independent Art World

We interviewed the mastermind duo behind the platform creating visibility for budding artists in the alternative art scene. Can you describe how Offsetculture.art came to be formed and what are the aims of your collaborations? Offsetculture.art grew out of a discussion I (Lara Koseff), had with Ricardo da Silva, an old friend of mine from high […]

Zinhle Zulu’s graphic novel

Zinhle Zulu’s graphic novel is the story of Nandipha, the protector of the Zulu Kingdom “It deals with a girl who is kinda stuck between worlds like me. She is from the hood but also from suburbia.” Who is the guardian and protector of ancient culture? South African illustrator Zinhle Zulu explores her own heritage […]

JR’S PAPER OPTICAL ILLUSION

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Louvre’s Pyramid in Paris, French artist JR teamed up with 400 volunteers to create an optical illusion using 2 000 paper strips. The collage is titled “The Secret of the Great Pyramid” and exposes what may lie beneath the architectural structure. Around the iconic pyramid, JR has created […]

Urban designer Alice Cabaret on innovation in challenging places like Maboneng

“[Maboneng] has also helped to open a very needed debate, in academic and social circles, about urban transformation in complex contexts like Johannesburg.” Though the process of urban renewal is an imperfect one that can sometimes give rise to the displacement of communities and contribute to pollution, its role in the rehabilitation and improvement of […]

Publication Printing

Let us cater to all your needs for publication printing in Johannesburg Publications are without equal when it comes to reaching out to people. But only when they are clearly printed, made in line with your brand’s image, and receive massive exposure. It’s in your power to ensure the latter, whereas Print It ZA can […]

Here Design Creates The Notebooks Of Your Dreams

Here Design never ceases to delight us with the designs they produce and their work for the Tate is no different. Each design delivers a dynamic and abstract piece of artwork on a variety of notebook covers, making for unique pieces to add to your collection. “London-based studio Here Design has developed a new range […]

ECO FRIENDLY PRINTING, Johannesburg

Eco Friendly Printing At Print It ZA we take the world around us in consideration as well as the impact that each of the of us has on the environment very seriously.  For years we have made it our responsibility to research and provide our clients with a variety of greener paper choices. If you’re […]

Beauty Advent Calendars

Charlotte Tilbury’s Makeup Spell Book Features Essential Products Resembling a seasonal spell book, this beauty advent calendar by renowned makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury is an ideal gift for those who prefer cosmetics over confections. Charlotte’s ‘Book of Makeup Magic to Cast A Spell’ is modeled after a classic advent calendar and counts down the 12 […]

Printing Ink Chocolate Packaing

The BLOCD’s Conceptual Chocolate Boxes Are Inspired by Pantone Design firm BLOCD recently put together a set of customized chocolate boxes for its clients with the packaging taking inspiration from the printing ink color matching system, Pantone. The chocolates are arranged by color and shade inside the boxes while the artistry behind the wrapping speaks […]

A Plastic Planet & MadeThought Shortlisted For Beazley Design Award

by Rudy Sanchez on 02/22/2019 | 3 Minute Read Five decades ago, consumers were all too happy to cast off the austerity of global war and were ready to enjoy a more carefree life. These people were helped with an explosion of a miracle material—plastic. There was a great future in plastics, they thought! Mr. McGuire wasn’t completely […]