The Art Limitless programme within the BE OPEN Art online gallery has announced Zimbabwean visual textile artist Sinqobile Shamiso Dube as the October 2026 monthly winner, recognising her expressive textile-based practice that explores personal histories, identity, and women’s experiences through the creative reuse of second-hand clothing.
Dube is a visual textile artist who transforms discarded garments into compelling artistic narratives, using textiles as both material and memory. Her work reflects stories of resilience, community, and everyday life, bringing personal and collective experiences into focus.
Throughout 2026, BE OPEN continues to highlight artists whose work reflects sustainable approaches to artistic practice. Each month, a winning artist is selected and featured in the online gallery, and at the end of the year, three artists will be chosen from the monthly winners by members of the BE OPEN community to receive monetary awards and increased international visibility from the BE OPEN Foundation.
We warmly congratulate Sinqobile Shamiso Dube on this achievement.