Karoo Kewpie Zine

DESIGN AND LAYOUT Vaughn Sadie and Feron Booysen RESEARCH Glenisha Tarentaal, Jermaine Bruintjies, Shandré Harris, Tiffany Witbooi and the Kewpie Collection of the GALA Queer Archive CURATORS Vaughn Sadie and Tina Smith

A KKNK project, supported by the NLC, Jannie Mouton Foundation, Het Jan Marais Nationale Fonds and the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport. In collaboration with GALA, the District Six Museum, the Goethe-Institut South Africa as part of the Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS).

This zine accompanies the Karoo Kewpie exhibition and theatre production, offering a deeper dive into the themes of queer history, identity and culture. Featuring personal stories from the Karoo Kaarte archive and the Kewpie Photographic Collection, the zine provides festivalgoers with insight into the creative process and lived experiences behind the project. Filled with reflections on resilience, activism, and inclusion, it is the perfect guide for anyone looking to explore the rich intersection of history and contemporary queer culture in Oudtshoorn.

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