Image 1: Mary Sibande; Image 2: Pulane Tshabalala Kingston; Image 3: Wunika Mukan; Image 4: Deborah Schaer; Image 5: Kefiloe Siwisa; Image 6: Andrea Lewis

Mary Sibande

Mary Sibande explores the complexities of Black female identity in post-apartheid South Africa. Through the fictional character of Sophie, she navigates themes of labour, resistance, power and transformation. Sophie becomes a vessel through costume, gesture and colour for the women in her family, for collective memory, and for imagined futures that challenge and reframe inherited narratives. She carries the presence of those who came before her as well as the weight of their stories.

A South African artist based in Johannesburg, Sibande works primarily in large-scale installation and photography. She obtained an Honours degree from the University of Johannesburg in 2007, following a Diploma in Fine Arts from the Witwatersrand Technical College, South Africa, in 2004. Sibande is a recipient of the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France, 2023), the Virginia C. Gildersleeve Professorship at Barnard College at Columbia University for 2018-2019, and the Standard Bank Young Artist Award (2013). Major residencies include MAC/VAL Musée d’Art Contemporain di Val-de-Marne in Paris, France in 2013; the Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship, Washington, D.C. (2011).

Pulane Tshabalala

Pulane Tshabalala Kingston is the Chief Executive Officer of voestalpine VAE SA (Pty) Limited, the market leader in rail turnout technology systems globally and a member of voestalpine AG, which is listed on the Austrian Stock Exchange. 

She is a qualified lawyer, entrepreneur, social activist, and patron of the arts who has served as an independent board member on the boards of Directors of several companies and NGOs. 

In 2003, she co-founded Sphere Holdings (Proprietary) Limited, an investment holding company which has interests primarily in the financial and industrial services sectors of the South African economy. 

She also founded a rail solutions company, Mirai Rail Corporation, which established itself as a leading provider of maintenance services for rail infrastructure and rolling stock across the African continent.

She has previously served in various senior executive positions, including at Webber Wentzel Attorneys in South Africa, where she practised law as a partner specialising in oil and gas regulatory law. 

She also worked as a Managing Principal at Absa Capital (Barclays Capital), where she was responsible for the investment bank's Human Capital, Transformation & Diversity, Marketing & Communications, and Sustainability platforms. 

Pulane is an active Patron of the Arts, where she serves as Global Patron of Art Basel, the foremost international art fair. Until recently, she served as a member of the Global Council of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art in Cape Town (ZeitzMocca), South Africa. 

She also served as a member of the Africa Acquisitions Committee of the Tate Modern Museum in the United Kingdom. 

Pulane later joined the board of the Smithsonian Museum of African Art in Washington, DC. In joining the boards of these premier global art institutions, Pulane brings extensive governance experience to bear together with her passion for ensuring that African art is identified, acquired, represented and showcased in a manner that reflects global best practice standards.

Over the years, she has built her own art collection whose mission is to redress the underrepresentation of African visual artists - women in particular - by ensuring that these artists find their place in the full context of a diverse canon of art history. 

As part of her corporate social responsibility work, Pulane works with various non-profit organisations with a specific focus on the eradication of Gender Based Violence.

She is a Fellow of the African Leadership Institute.

Wunika Mukan

Wunika Mukan is a cultural producer and founder of Wunika Mukan Gallery, a contemporary art gallery established in 2020 to champion emerging artists and foster meaningful engagement with contemporary African art. Through the gallery, she has built a platform that supports artistic development while connecting artists with wider audiences and opportunities.

Beyond the gallery, Wunika is the founder and director of the Women's Film Club, an initiative dedicated to empowering female filmmakers and promoting diverse narratives within the cinematic landscape. Her work is rooted in the belief that meaningful cultural production and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential to building vibrant and resilient creative communities.

Previously, Wunika served as Brand Director at the African Artists' Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to advancing contemporary African art. She has extensive experience in media and consulting within Nigeria's arts and culture sector, contributing to projects including the Nigeria Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale, LagosPhoto Festival, Art Summit Nigeria, and the National Art Competition. Wunika is a proud graduate of Howard University, where she cultivated her passion for cultural advocacy.

Deborrah Schaer

Deborrah Schaer is a Swiss art collector by night and a tech executive and investor by day. A proud member of Women who Collect South Africa and a co-founder of her own international collector community, she's been collecting African and South African artists for several years. She´s based in Zurich.

Kefiloe Siwisa

Kefiloe Siwisa is a Johannesburg-based cultural worker whose practice prioritises empathy, collective presencing, and restoration. Her previous positions include Senior Associate at the Stevenson Gallery, Lead Curator of the Turbine Art Fair, and Assistant Curator of the Forum public programme at 1- 54 Contemporary African Art Fair. 

She has curated public programmes and exhibitions including, For Children’s Study Days at Haus der Kunst Munich (2026); MakingIt! with the Craft and Design Institute (2026); Creative Economy Futures: perspectives, policies and practices for tomorrow (2025) with the South African Cultural Observatory; To Break a Bitter Fever at The Bag Factory (2025), Reimagining Heritage, Archives and Museums: Today/Tomorrow with Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud (2023/4); the ICA Live Art Festival in Cape Town (2022); Bird Sound Orientations by Rahima Gambo at Stevenson Gallery (2022); and Equations for a Body at Rest by Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi at the Birmingham Festival (2022).

She is also the co-founder of Queertopia.za, a queer-centred multidisciplinary festival. 

Andrea Lewis 

Andrea Lewis is the Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Iziko South African National Gallery (Iziko Museums of South Africa), where she has worked for over 15 years. She holds a BA in the History of Art from University College London and an MA in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art. Her work centres on the care and development of museum collections, using exhibitions as a way to generate new perspectives on South African art across historical and contemporary contexts. She has curated numerous exhibitions spanning different media and periods, including Print Promises (2018), Filling in the Gaps (2019), Matereality (2020) and Motherhood: Paradox and Duality (2025), and is currently curating Matereality V2, opening in August 2026.

Working in the public sector has given Andrea extensive experience in balancing curatorial ambition with the realities of public collections, conservation, procurement, partnerships and audience engagement. Every so often, she considers what another career might look like, but before she gets too far, another exhibition or artist project inevitably draws her back in.

About ANNA 

ANNA, South Africa’s first locally manufactured, environmentally friendly and organic menstrual product range is taking the lead in creating environmentally friendly sanitary products. The ANNA team believes that women who are conscious of their ecological footprint shouldn't have to compromise comfort in the process of lowering their environmental impact.

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The artist residency is the result of an exciting partnership between Latitudes, ANNA and Southern African Foundation For Contemporary Art (SAFFCA).

Residency information

One of the Top 12 ANNA Award finalists will be invited to one of five beautiful residency locations including, Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, Sabi Sands in Mpumalanga, UNESCO World Heritage site Witklipfontein, The Entabeni Urban Farm in Knysna, Abbaye de la Cambre in Brussels and the Gallery MOMO Residency in Johannesburg.

Please note: the location of the residency for 2025 is subject to several considerations and will be a discussion at the time of the announcement. 

Residency offerings

Lion Sands x The MORE Family Collection Artist Residency

The MORE Family Collection in Partnership with SAFFCA has launched an artist residency program. Arising out of the earth and blending into the landscape, the award-winning Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in Sabi Sand, Mpumalanga, was inspired by its breath-taking natural surroundings. The design is both a reflection and an incorporation of the African bush, treading lightly and honoring the space it occupies on the banks of the Sabie River. The residency at the lodge serves as a gallery and studio, welcoming participants to live, work, and interact within this unique environment. Stays of up to six weeks allow individuals to draw unparalleled inspiration from the location and wildlife sightings, fostering the creation of new pieces while also providing a platform forshowcasing their work.

With the intention to promote South African art, in collaboration with SAFFCA, and nurture emerging talent, MORE Family Collection initiated the residency in 2021. The concept resonates with the desire among travellers worldwide for meaningful, immersive, and experiential experiences. Guests have the opportunity to engage with the talented residents, gaining insights into their creative processes and potentially acquiring original, collectible artwork.

“Historically, we have alwayssupported local artists,” explains MORE CEO Robert More. “Our aim with the Artist Residency is to provide them with a dedicated space to focus on their craft while connecting with an appreciative audience. For our guests, this offers an enriching and distinctive experience that enhances their stay at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge."

Witklipfontein 

Witklipfontein stands as one of the original farms within The Vredefort Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In 2013, the Huyberechts Family realised their dream of owning a farm in Africa, driven by a desire to reconnect with nature and the fundamental aspects of life. Since then, they have dedicated themselves to enhancing this natural haven, establishing a bountiful vegetable garden and constructing decent housing for the workers, serving as a prototype for future residency spaces.

Encompassing 215 hectares of diverse landscapes including plains, hills, a kloof, a spruit, and dams, the farm exudes breathtakingbeauty and tranquillity, evoking a profound sense of peace and well-being. The environment evolves harmoniously with the changing seasons, transitioning from the lush greenery of summer, occasionally refreshed by gentle rains, to the dry, golden hues of winter, marked by stark light and crisp temperatures.

The studio at Witklipfontein is equipped with an array of construction tools, easels, and trestle tables for artists' use. Creatives are encouraged to explore the farm's soil for natural pigments or clay work, with the option to craft homemade paints under Michael's expert guidance. A pottery kiln is conveniently situated at the manager's house.

The residency fosters a deliberate disconnection from the frenetic pace of the outside world, with no Wi-Fi provided within the residence. However, artists are welcome to utilise their own data in designated areas to maintain connectivity. Additionally, guests are invited to indulge in a refreshing swim at the main lodge when it is unoccupied.

In essence, Witklipfontein Residence offers artists a serene and inspirational setting, nurturing a profound connection with nature and facilitating a deep exploration of their creative endeavours.

Entabeni Urban Farm Residency

In pure Knysna spirit, we are igniting a passion in art.

Greg and Lizette Barnes are the inspiration behind the concept of Entabeni Urban Farm. In their own words: ‘Our second half-century of life marks the beginning of our legacy phase. Entabeni is our opportunity to give back, serve, and create joy, meaning and fulfilment for others. We are fortunate to combine our strengths, experience and passion and create something memorable, meaningful and lasting for future generations and the community embarking on this life adventure with us.

Uganda-born Benon Lutaayawas the first artist to experience life on Entabeni Farm. His sense of hope, opportunity and optimism still lingers around every corner of Hudson Manor. He taught us that nothing is ever wasted and that everything has a place in this world. Art is often-co-created with the environment. Many artists have created artworks influenced by experiencing the devastation, destruction and hope after the Kynsna fires of 2017.

We have had the pleasure of hosting Chris Soal, Barbara Schroeder, Chrisel Attewell, Minnette Vari, Pauline Gutter, Clement Garnung, Greatjoy Ndlovu, Luc Detot, Kinelwe Makoena, Helena Hugo, Nompumelelo Vuyiswa Tshabalala, Mbongeni Fakudze Eric Chabrely, Asemahle Ntlonti, Petra Schutte, Thando Salman, Mfundo Mthiyane, Bambolwami Sibiya, Ttayob Moosa, Kyra Pape and Arina van Der Merwe.

We’re a proud member of SAFFCA.

SAFFCA.EU in Brussels Residency

The aim of this residency is for the artist to use this time in a truly special location in Brussels to inter alia experiment, develop new ideas and/or techniques, venture in new avenues and engage in multicultural conversations through the art practice. Brussels is today the most cosmopolitan city in the world after Dubai and therefore an ideal place for the latter.

Art is and has been cherished in Brussels for a long time. As you probably know, Belgium is the country which has the biggest number of artcollectors per capita in the world.

SAFFCA.EUis located in Ixelles within walking distance of many amenities and is in the centre of a strong socio-economic diversity. Furthermore some 148 languages are spoken in Ixelles.

The fabulous and historic site of the Abbey is also in a way the tip end of the forest penetrating into the city. The Abbey developments started in 1201. The area was then outside Brussels like ‘Saint Germain des Prés’ was once outside Paris.

Your residency should be a rich time of inner exploration, and we, as a team, will help the artist in whatever way we can to assist you within our limits.

The artist will be able to develop her/his art practice in her/his own studio while having many multicultural conversations around the subject of “art-making” with the other artists working in our space at that time.

The studio space and accommodation are fully provided for at : 17 Abbaye de la Cambre,1050 Bruxelles

Gallery MOMO Residency

In an exciting development, SAFFCA is proud to announce its partnership with Gallery MOMO, as they delve into the residency program together set to launch this year 2023.

Residency@MOMO was established in 2006. The residency has two spacious work areas and can accommodate three individual artists at a time. It is primarily for visiting international artists and curators across any arts discipline, including visual and performing artists, writers, and filmmakers. The residency program was founded by its neighbouring gallery to enable work and social engagement between international and South African artists, as well as to encourage experimentation and exchange. Not all residencies result directly in exhibitions or events, though some manifestation of work is encouraged, with the emphasis being on the opportunity to live, work, and connect in Johannesburg. Residencies are non-prescriptive and process-based, allowing visiting artists to develop projects in response to their new environment, or to conduct research. The residency has a Utopian philosophy that provides a ‘big space’ for art and creation.

24 Apr 2026