Christa Dee

Christa Dee is a Digital Visual Anthropologist and writer. Her previous Anthropology research has focused on Instagram and its uses for re-thinking Johannesburg imaginaries and mapping practices. Her recent Masters research unpacks the remediation of the African knowledge and technology as form through digital art shared on the Internet.

Latest Posts

Christa Dee / art&culture

‘Artist Unrecorded’ – a curatorial reflection on historical collection strategies

The legacy of colonialism and cultural bias continue to haunt the walls and archives of museums and other spaces of exhibition and public me...

Christa Dee / fashion

‘Iksasa elethu [the future is ours]’ – a zine that highlights African heritage

As with most collaborations, the curiosity that accompanies creativity led Mongezi Mcelu (aka Bambatha Jones) and Lwazi Madonsela (aka Umsin...

Christa Dee / Photography

‘Sibadala Sibancane’ // Lebogang Tlhako’s Nostalgic Exploration of Self

Lebogang Tlhako aka Sisterbozza combines her love for fashion, photography, thrifting and township life. Brought up in Katlehong, the Market...

Thandiwe Msebenzi, Igwava ehlabayo (2019), 59 x 84 cm

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Thandiwe Msebenzi’s ‘Utata undiphotha inwele’ – twisting gender norms in the midst of violence

Having fallen in love with the magic created by a never-failing pinhole camera and darkroom, and discovering how she could paint with light ...

Christa Dee / fashion

FiveHead Studio – new generation content creation

In 2016 during her first year at LISOF, Reneilwe Masekoameng had a vision for a space that would allow creative collaboration between hersel...

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“I am Scum Boy and my work is Scummy” – an interview with 3D artist and motion graphic designer Scum Boy

'SCUM BOY. TRANS 3D Artist. Motion Graphic Designer'. These are the descriptors that are shared on Scum Boy's Instagram profile. With a dist...

Christa Dee / art&culture

Correcting the landscapes of time with Malebona Maphutse

The settler makes history and is conscious of making it. And because he constantly refers to the history of his mother country, he clearly i...

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Refuse to be the Muse – Highlighting the role of women in the art world

Refuse to be the Muse. This is a powerful and expressive statement. This is also the title for a month-long campaign running in connection w...

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NO BAD HAIR – a stylish visual rant

The visual collaboration titled NO BAD HAIR is a testimony to the generating power that can come from acting on spontaneity and creative imp...

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Christa Dee / art&culture

‘What is South Africa, even? Vol 2.’ // exploring history and nationhood

Curator Carlyn Strydom has been active in the heritage and arts sector for 7 years. Her own story in curatorship is tied to the development ...

Christa Dee / Photography

Life Be A Drag // Lunga Ntila and Natalie Paneng on the performative aspects of everyday actions

Having worked on a small collaboration together in 2017, Lunga Ntila and Natalie Paneng have been following the development of each other's ...

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Noncedo Charmaine – the intimacy in images

The process of producing images can allow one to hold personal histories in one's hand. An assistant to memory, an image can outlive the peo...