Artists and Makers Are Doubling Down on Johannesburg – The New York Times

Aerial view of Johannesburg's sprawling cityscape with numerous tall buildings, greenery, and a hazy sky—a vibrant hub for artists and makers alike.

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Driving down the busy roads of Johannesburg — past the faux Tuscan homes in the Fourways area, the shiny office blocks in Sandton and the dilapidated buildings downtown — it’s easy, at first glance, to see why it has been…