While aimed at being accessible for children, adults will love Cobi Labuschagne's Explore Awesome South African Artists too. This colourful compendium by pioneering fine art academic Cobi Labuschagne, the co-founder of Joburg Art Fair (now under new ownership as FNB Art Joburg) and other key creative initiatives, has been designed to introduce kids to the world of South African contemporary art.

With profiles of a wide range of South African artists – among them William Kentridge, Nandipha Mntambo, Billie Zangewa, Blessing Ngobeni and the late David Koloane who were all interviewed by Cobi – and accompanying illustrations by Lauren Mulligan, the book delves into what it is to be an artist. It's a subject that opens up a universe of thoughts and experiences, looking at how individual artistic lives have been shaped and in many cases, the challenges that a career in art brings and the bravery it often calls for.

Join writer Cobi Labuschagne and illustrator Lauren Mulligan at their Joburg book launch at The Atelier in 44 Stanley. The launch starts from 11:00 and books will be on sale at the event.