New to our Shelves 2022!
What an exciting April! A new shipment of books have arrived and I’m blown away by this eclectic range. From a stunning new installment of the Vitamin series, to a…
5 Reasons Why You Should Teach Your Child an African Language by Lukanyo Mbanga
To speak one or more African languages in a country as diverse as South Africa is one of the greatest gift you can give your child. Not only does it…
Women in Writing: Top picks off our feminists’ shelves by Lukanyo Mbanga
David Krut Bookstore heralds the female voice like no other eccentric bookstore you’ve ever seen. From novelists and biographers, to art critics and essayists, we go deep into the realm…
New Heroes and Stories Retold: An Interview with Zhi Zulu by Lukanyo Mbanga
I grew up with many strong and empowering heroines in my life. Just none that looked like me. Most had blue eyes, rosy cheeks, straight hair, ivory skin or often…
Storytelling through the Press: Lebogang Mabusela’s Demo on Making Watercolour Prints by Lukanyo Mbanga
On February 5, 2022 I got the honour of viewing a live demonstration hosted Lebogang Mabusela also known as Monotypebabe at the David Krut Art Gallery. Bright, quirky and intelligent…
An Hour at the Workshop: Grasping the Complex world of Printmaking by Lukanyo Mbanga
I hadn’t been five minutes at the bookstore before Amé our gallery director, told me to get ready, ‘We’re going to Arts on Main to visit the workshop.’ Here’s a…
Re-Awakening the Author: Coetzee in the Mirror by Lukanyo Mbanga
The thing about mirrors is how seldom we want them to tell us the truth. We turn our bodies, tilt our heads, stand further or come closer until we are…
The William Kentridge Podcast Playlist
The following episodes are extracted from the David Krut Podcast available on Spotify and Apple Music. As long-term collaborators with William Kentridge we promote his books and art at THE BLUE HOUSE. Listen to the episodes below to for exclusives on William Kentridge!
The Re-Awakening of the Author: A Brighter Lens on ‘The Dark Continent’ by Lukanyo Mbanga
What is Africa to the rest of the world? The land of poverty, diaspora and economic recession? Perhaps we’ve cracked the code with riding buffalos to school while wearing leopard…
The Re-Awakening of The Author: Things are stirring with Fry! by Lukanyo Mbanga
Human beings are visual creatures. Think about it. How many minutes do we spend a day choosing the perfect outfit or debating which emoji would do justice to a bland…