This New York Times article highlights the work done by August House artists Benon Lutaaya and Aysha Waga, with their Johannesburg-based residency programme “The Project Space”.
In many African countries, where career paths for women can still be limited to practical fields like nursing and teaching, the decision to attempt a career in art is seen as unrealistic. Female artists face enormous cultural and financial resistance. But The Project Space, headed up by Artists Benon Lutaaya and Aysha Waga are helping some young women get a toehold on the ladder.
