LA CUCARACHA | Pieter Hugo | Solo Exhibition at Stevenson Cape Town
Stevenson Cape Town Ground, Buchanan Building, 160 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, Cape Town27 August - 5 October 2019 STEVENSON is pleased to present La Cucaracha by Pieter Hugo, the photographer’s seventh exhibition with the gallery. This latest body of work is the result of four trips to Mexico over the last two years, each spanning close to a month, with Hugo travelling from the industrialised zone of Mexico City to […]
Liminality | Kevin Collins | Graham Modern & Contemporary JHB
Graham Modern & Contemporary Diver Road, Sandton, Johannesburg‘LIMINALITY : a series of biographic illustrations’ Artist Statement Liminality refers to the state between conscious (supraliminal) and unconscious (subliminal) which recalls so much of my working process. Dream, thought and ‘real life’ often intersect in my universe. Accused of not being able to focus at school, my world has never been one of dogged […]
Ancient Codes | Tanya Poole | Solo Exhibition at Everard Read Cape Town
Everard Read CIRCA Cape Town 3 Portswood Road, Cape Town'...thumping breathing organs Fingerprint all my genes awake, Ancient codes in each and every cell...' Nomzi Kumalo, A Human Encounter, 2014 This solo show by painter Tanya Poole examines how the act of art-making weaves together reason and instinct as it draws from rational consideration and instinctive urge, inspired by varied elements of nature, like the nest […]
Further Prototypes | Dale Lawrence | SMITH Cape Town
SMITH 56 Church Street, Cape TownFurther Prototypes, Lawrence's third solo show at SMITH, is the latest stanza in his wry inquiry into the ambitions of art and its practitioners. “Finished is dead,” says Lawrence, who chooses instead to work with the vitality of experimentation. Doing so brings action, change, motion and surprise into another distinctively considered collection of mixed media […]
Objects of Desire, Addendum | Meleko Mokgosi | Solo Exhibition at Stevenson JHB
Steveson Johannesburg 46 7th Avenue, Parktown North, JohannesburgSTEVENSON is proud to present Objects of Desire, Addendum, Meleko Mokgosi’s second solo exhibition with the gallery and his first in Johannesburg. Objects of Desire, Addendum exists as a postscript to Mokgosi’s acclaimed, long-standing visual essay, Democratic Intuition, of which Comrades, exhibited at Stevenson, Cape Town, in 2016, was the second of eight chapters. Comprising painting and sculpture, Democratic Intuition questioned how one […]
FNB Art Joburg
Sandton Convention Centre 161 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, JohannesburgJohannesburg is the cultural and economic capital of Africa, and FNB Art Joburg is its leading art fair. We believe there is no better place than Johannesburg to show all of our best artists under one roof. Because artists are best served by strong galleries - with long-term representation, physical exhibition spaces and free entry for the […]
This Song Is For… | Gabrielle Goliath | Solo Exhibition at Iziko South African National Gallery CPT
Iziko South African National Gallery Iziko South African National Gallery, Government Avenue, Company's Garden, Cape TownGabrielle Goliath solo exhibition Gabrielle Goliath’s powerful, transcendent and hauntingly immersive, sonic installation, This song is for…, created in collaboration with survivors of abuse and musical ensembles, is on view at Cape Town’s Iziko South African National Gallery from 24 October, provides an opportunity for listeners to, in Goliath’s words, "effectively inhabit a contested space […]
Communion | Group Exhibition at Southern Guild
Southern Guild Silo 5, Silo District, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town14 November 2019 - 30 January 2020 Communion is an intimate group show that explores the connections between six artists whose work is a vehicle to navigate their personal and creative journeys. Each artist is enmeshed in their immediate milieu, using their creative process to wrestle with, work through, sanctify or release the ties that bind […]
For Paint To Dry | Gabrielle Kruger | Solo Exhibition at SMAC Gallery
SMAC 1st Floor, The Palms, 145 Sir Lowry Road Woodstock, Cape TownSMAC Gallery presents For Paint to Dry, a solo exhibition by Gabrielle Kruger. After graduating with distinction from the Michaelis School of Fine Art with a Masters of Fine Art, Gabrielle Kruger went on to complete an Artist Residency at Nirox Foundation in February 2019. She has portrayed her work in numerous exhibitions, most recently Garden Smoothie, a collaborative […]
A Portion | Tony Gum | Solo Exhibition at Christopher Moller Gallery
Christopher Moller Gallery 7 Kloofnek Road, Gardens, Cape Town22 November 2019 - 3 January 2020 A Portion is inspired by Gum’s recent experiences of a spectrum of emotions – pain, fear, rage, loss, darkness and the unknown. It goes on to eventually reconnect with, love, hope, light and joy. The exhibition is hosted by Christopher Moller Gallery in Cape Town. Their goal is to provide […]
Rise | Pop Up Art Show at ANON. Pop Up Gallery
44 On Long 44 Long Street, Cape Town25 November - 10 December 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, International Human Rights Day. The show runs daily from 25 November […]
Highly Strung | Danielle Clough | Loop Editions
Loop Editions 99 Loop Street, Cape Town28 November 2019 - 16 January 2020 Danielle Clough's first solo exhibition at Loop Editions will feature a collection of new embroideries as well as selected works from private collections and prints. Follow Loop Editions on Instagram for regular updates about this exhibition! Find out more about Danielle and her work by joining her in […]
Reawakening | Buhle Nkalashe | Solo Exhibition at Youngblood Gallery
Youngblood Gallery 70-74 Bree Street, Cape Town5 December 2019 - 2 January 2020 Buhle Nkalashe’s second solo exhibition, Reawakening, explores the mind of the artist and how he has reconnected with his inner child and been liberated by it. For this exhibition, Nkalashe experimented with different kinds of mediums, namely charcoal, oil paint, and acrylic paint and oil pastels. The artist […]
The Merlin Wall | Jooj | Youngblood Gallery
Youngblood Gallery 70-74 Bree Street, Cape TownThe opening night bears witness to the GWR adjudicator awarding the certificate to Jooj, should he beat the existing record of 20226 butterflies. While the origami butterflies are up on display, and for sale, at Youngblood until February, those interested in the event are invited to join on Thursday at 5pm. The Youngblood Arts and […]
A Foreign Land | Alastair Whitton Solo Exhibition | Barnard Gallery
Barnard Gallery 55 Main Road, Newlands, Cape Town21 January - 25 February 2020 Barnard is pleased to present A Foreign Land by Cape Town based photographer Alastair Whitton. “My first reaction to these photographs was to shiver. Two sentences came to mind, by I know not whom – ‘Africa is a cold country where the sun always shines’ and another – ‘The touch of […]
Closet | Brett Charles Seiler | Solo Exhibition at Goodman Gallery Johannesburg Viewing Room
Goodman Gallery Johannesburg Viewing Room 163 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, Johannesburg25 January - 29 February 2020 Closet is Brett Charles Seiler’s first exhibition with Goodman Gallery. Taking the form of painting and installation, Closet continues Seiler’s ongoing interest in themes of longing, distance and nostalgia. Seiler describes his work as a straight-forward “coming of age narrative” taking place during the gay rights movement. Born in […]
I Like History, But I Like Fiction | Dennis Osadebe Solo Exhibition at Christopher Moller Art Gallery
Christopher Moller Gallery 7 Kloofnek Road, Gardens, Cape TownI LIKE HISTORY, BUT I LOVE FICTION BY DENNIS OSADEBE Dennis Osadebe (born in 1991) is a Nigerian mixed-media artist best known for his contemporary, vibrant post-pop style. Osadebe’s style is a unique blend of digital processes, which he uses to create canvasses that are subsequently layered with acrylic paint. With his characteristic use of […]
Good Feelings | Dada Khanyisa | Solo Exhibition at Stevenson JHB
Stevenson Johannesburg 46 7th Avenue, Parktown North, JohannesburgIn this latest presentation in their ‘solution-based practice’ – described as nakanjani (‘by whatever means’) – Khanyisa fractures their narrative process, creating solipsistic scenes set against the backdrop of communal living. Fundamentally isolated yet deeply entwined, each character is depicted as self-contained, complex and variable in these new single-panel works. Khanyisa states: It’s about going out culture, […]
Democrazy: A Demonstration Of Craziness | Ofentse Seshabela Solo Exhibition | Eclectica Contemporary CPT
Eclectica Contemporary Cape Town 69 Burg Street, Cape TownAs 2020 begins a new decade, the focus of Seshabela’s work is now to both reflect and project forward, presenting images that are puzzles and mirrors of the state of the world as he sees it. Democrazy: a demonstration of craziness is his solo exhibition, exhibited at Eclectica Contemporary from February to coincide with Cape […]
Un-Earth | Dylan Lewis | Solo Exhibition at Everard Read Cape Town
Everard Read 3 Portswood Road, Cape TownEverard Read CIRCA Cape Town is pleased to present Un-Earth – a solo exhibition of new works by Dylan Lewis. Opening on Thursday 6th February at 18:30, the exhibition runs until 29th February 2020.
Rites Of Passage | Group Exhibition at Gallery One11 | Curated by Lloyd Pollak
Gallery One11 111 Loop Street, Cape TownFebruary 6th - March 9th 2020 RITES OF PASSAGE: “Birth, death and every damn thing in-between” Co-Curated by Lloyd Pollak Rites of passage mark any event of major consequence in our life cycle, particularly any change in our social or sexual status. Usually they take place in societally approved ways that involve the community and some […]
Kwantlandlolo Tangerine Prays For Tabula Rasa | Yonela Makoba Solo Exhibition at FORM
FORM 66 Roeland Street, Cape Town6 February - 20 February 2020 Tangerine Prays For Tabula Rasa A Solo Exhibition By Yonela Makoba We are incredibly proud and excited to present 'Kwantlandlolo', a solo exhibition by the Orms Circle selected artist, Yonela Makoba. This is our introduction to Tangerine Water who, through this body of work, prays for 'kwantlandlolo', 'tabula rasa'; […]
Unbroken Wilderness | John Combias Photography Exhibition | The Viewing Room Art Gallery @ St. Lorient PTA
The Viewing Room Art Gallery @ St. Lorient 492 Fehrsen Street, Brooklyn Circle, 2nd Floor, PretoriaJohn Combias Photography Wherever forests have not been mowed down, wherever the animal is recessed in their quiet protection, wherever the earth is not bereft of four-footed life - that to the white man is an 'unbroken wilderness.' ― Chief Luther Standing Bear We are as much part of Mother Nature as it is part […]
Broken Land | Daylin Paul Exhibition Opening & Book Launch
FORM 66 Roeland Street, Cape TownJoin us for opening night and book launch of Broken Land by Daylin Paul on Saturday 22 February Exhibition will show at FORM from 22 February - 6 March 2020 The launch and opening of Daylin Paul’s project Broken Land, winner of the Ernest Cole Award, will take place at Form, a new and innovative […]
Staff & Alumni Exhibition | Orms Cape Town School of Photography Group Exhibition
Orms Cape Town School of Photography 4th Floor, 62 Roeland street, Gardens, Cape Town, Cape TownOrms Cape Town School of Photography are most delighted to have you participate in the Student Alumni and Staff Exhibition opening on First Thursday, 5 March 2020. We are committed to remaining connected with our student alumni and staff in providing a platform for our teaching and graduated community to showcase and sell work! This exhibition […]
A5 Art Exhibition | Group Show by Observatory Art
Kelvin Corner 170 Victoria Road, Woodstock, Cape Town23 March - 28 March 2020 A group exhibition of small works (mostly A5), various medium and themes at affordable prices! For someone starting off, buying smaller sized artworks is a foot in the door to collecting art. Buying smaller and potentially more affordable pieces gives budding art collectors the opportunity to become familiar with […]
Matt Masson Livestream
COVID-19 has affected us all, most affected are those in the creative industry with many photographers who focus on live events and gatherings being unable to work during these times. Join us for this exclusive Sony Livestream with Matt Masson. Hear from a professional about the management of his business and the development of an […]