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SUMMARY:FNB Art Joburg Turns 19 in a City of 140
DESCRIPTION:Johannesburg is turning 140 this year\, and one of its biggest celebrations of creativity is turning 19. From 4–6 September 2026\, FNB Art Joburg returns to the Sandton Convention Centre\, bringing together artists\, galleries\, collectors\, cultural producers and curious audiences for another major chapter in the city’s contemporary art story. \n\n\n\nBut this isn’t simply another date for the art calendar. \n\n\n\nFNB Art Joburg has become a reflection of Johannesburg itself: ambitious\, restless\, diverse and constantly reinventing what is possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Fair That Wants You to Look Again \n\n\n\nFor young South Africans\, contemporary art can sometimes feel like an exclusive world reserved for collectors and insiders. FNB Art Joburg is pushing against that perception by creating multiple ways to enter the conversation. \n\n\n\nIts established platforms span established galleries\, experimental spaces\, photography\, publishing\, large-scale installations\, artist-run initiatives\, talks\, screenings and performances. \n\n\n\nThis year\, the fair adds ARC\, a new section dedicated to artists and works that challenge convention. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat addition feels particularly relevant to a creative generation that refuses to fit neatly into categories. \n\n\n\nARC is positioned as a space for discovery and critical inquiry\, foregrounding practices responding to the immediacy and complexity of contemporary African life. \n\n\n\nJohannesburg Becomes the Exhibition \n\n\n\nThe most exciting part may happen beyond the convention centre. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRunning from 20 August to 14 September\, Open City\, in partnership with Brand South Africa\, turns Johannesburg itself into an extended cultural platform. \n\n\n\nArt meets music\, fashion\, design\, food and performance across the city\, creating an access bridge between the formal art fair and the creative energy happening on Johannesburg’s streets. \n\n\n\nThat matters because the city’s cultural identity has never been confined to one building. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom independent creative spaces and galleries to fashion studios\, restaurants\, music venues and community-led initiatives\, Johannesburg’s creative economy thrives through connection. \n\n\n\nOpen City recognises that ecosystem and places the city’s cultural workers closer to the centre of the conversation. \n\n\n\nMore Than Art on a Wall \n\n\n\nFNB Art Joburg’s bigger proposition is that art can create opportunity\, spark uncomfortable conversations and help shape how Africa tells its own story. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Johannesburg\, that message lands differently in its 140th year. \n\n\n\nThe city has always been shaped by people arriving with different histories\, ideas and ambitions and finding ways to create something new together. FNB Art Joburg taps directly into that spirit. \n\n\n\nIts 19th edition therefore arrives as more than a gathering of galleries and collectors. It is an invitation to see where African creativity is heading — and to ask who gets to shape that future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor a city that refuses to stand still\, that feels like the right conversation to have. \n\n\n\nFNB Art Joburg 2026 takes place from 4–6 September at the Sandton Convention Centre\, while Open City runs across Johannesburg from 20 August to 14 September.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/fnb-art-joburg-turns-19-in-a-city-of-140/
LOCATION:Sandton Convention Centre\, 161 Maude St\, Sandown\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:BMW Art Generation Turns Joburg Into a Cultural Hub
DESCRIPTION:BMW Art Generation Vol. IV\, contemporary African art Johannesburg\, FNB Art Joburg 2026\, BMW Art Haus\, African artists South Africa\, Joburg art events 2026\, indigenous knowledge art\, Johannesburg cultural events \n\n\n\nJohannesburg is about to become a meeting point for art\, ideas\, music and the questions that shape how we understand ourselves. \n\n\n\nFrom 29 August\, The BMW Art Generation Vol. IV will take over The BMW Art Haus in Parktown North\, while connecting with the MAX section of FNB Art Joburg’s 19th edition. Rather than functioning as a traditional exhibition confined to one room\, this year’s edition asks audiences to move through the city — and through different ways of thinking. \n\n\n\nAt the centre is a question that feels particularly relevant in a rapidly changing Africa: From Whose Waters Do We Drink? \n\n\n\nWho Gets To Define What We Know? \n\n\n\nConceptualised by Kim Kandan\, the exhibition challenges audiences to think about where knowledge comes from\, who carries it and how it changes as it moves between generations. \n\n\n\nThat makes the exhibition bigger than a collection of artworks. \n\n\n\nIt becomes a conversation about memory\, identity\, place\, inheritance and the knowledge systems that continue to influence contemporary African life. \n\n\n\nImportantly\, indigenous knowledge isn’t presented as something frozen in history. Instead\, the exhibition explores how these systems remain active\, adaptable and creatively powerful in the present. \n\n\n\nFor a young South African audience navigating questions around identity\, heritage and belonging\, that conversation hits close to home. \n\n\n\nAfrican Voices Take Centre Stage \n\n\n\nThe lineup brings together an extraordinary constellation of artists from Africa and the diaspora\, including Professor Berni Searle\, Bronwyn Katz\, donna Kukama\, Dr George Mahashe\, Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi\, Kemang Wa Lehulere\, Lady Skollie\, Lebohang Kganye\, Lindokuhle Sobekwa\, Nolan Oswald Dennis\, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum\, Robin Rhode\, Simnikiwe Buhlungu and Yinka Shonibare. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition’s strength lies not simply in the names on the wall\, but in the opportunity for different generations\, practices and perspectives to exist alongside one another. \n\n\n\nArt Meets Music\, Food and Joburg Energy \n\n\n\nThe opening weekend is designed less like a formal gallery visit and more like a full cultural experience. \n\n\n\nVisitors can start with a guided walkabout at midday\, join conversations at 13:00 and 15:00\, browse a reading room and bookstore curated with Jonathan Ball\, and spend time over local cuisine\, Methode Cap Classique and wine. \n\n\n\nThen the gallery atmosphere shifts. \n\n\n\nFrom 16:00 to 20:00\, music takes over\, with Thando Zide headlining Saturday and Nduduzo Makhathini closing out Sunday. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s a reminder that Joburg’s cultural ecosystem doesn’t exist in separate boxes. Art\, music\, food\, fashion\, conversation and community constantly overlap. \n\n\n\nKeeping The Conversation Open \n\n\n\nFollowing the opening weekend\, The BMW Art Haus will reopen from 3 to 6 September\, with free viewing giving audiences the chance to return without the pressure of a one-day experience. \n\n\n\nThat accessibility matters. Great exhibitions aren’t only about seeing something once; they’re about giving people enough space to question\, reflect and come back with a different perspective. \n\n\n\nWith BMW South Africa\, FNB Art Joburg and participating artists bringing their platforms together\, BMW Art Generation Vol. IV positions Joburg as more than a destination for contemporary art. \n\n\n\nIt becomes a space where Africa’s past\, present and future can meet — and where the next generation gets to ask an important question: whose knowledge are we carrying forward?
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/bmw-art-generation-turns-joburg-into-a-cultural-hub/
LOCATION:The BMW Art Haus\, 46 7th Ave\, Parktown North\, Randburg\, Gaureng\, 2193\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Zanele Muholi Brings Kanye Nawe Home
DESCRIPTION:Zanele Muholi Finally Comes Home with Landmark Solo Exhibition Kanye Nawe \n\n\n\nAfter captivating audiences and teaching across the world\, internationally acclaimed South African visual activist and artist Zanele Muholi is bringing a major solo exhibition back home. Titled Kanye Nawe – Alongside You\, the exhibition opens on 18 July 2026 at Southern Guild Cape Town and will run until 10 September 2026\, offering South African audiences an opportunity to experience more than two decades of Muholi’s groundbreaking work. \n\n\n\nOccupying the entire Southern Guild gallery at Silo 5\, V&A Waterfront\, Kanye Nawe presents an immersive collection of photography\, sculpture and the award-winning documentary Difficult Love (2020). Together\, these works create a living archive that celebrates Black Queer identity\, visibility\, memory\, resilience and collective care while confronting histories of erasure\, discrimination and violence. \n\n\n\nA Powerful Homecoming \n\n\n\nThe exhibition represents far more than another gallery showcase—it is a deeply personal homecoming for Muholi. \n\n\n\nOpening during the artist’s birthday month\, Kanye Nawe coincides with several significant milestones. It celebrates twenty years of the influential Faces and Phases series\, commemorates two decades since the loss of Muholi’s nephew Nkanyiso and friends to the HIV/AIDS epidemic\, and marks twenty years since South Africa’s Civil Union Act. \n\n\n\nThese personal anniversaries align with important moments in the nation’s history\, including the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March\, the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising\, and 30 years of South African democracy. \n\n\n\nReflecting on the significance of returning home\, Muholi said: \n\n\n\n\n“Coming home this year feels profound. South Africa is remembering the Women’s March of 1956\, fifty years since Soweto\, and thirty years of democracy. At the same time I celebrate twenty years of Faces and Phases and my own birthday month. Kanye Nawe is about being together\, about oneness. I am grateful to share this work with my people.” \n\n\n\n\nTwo Decades of Groundbreaking Work \n\n\n\nKanye Nawe brings together some of Muholi’s most celebrated bodies of work\, including: \n\n\n\n\nFaces and Phases\n\n\n\nOnly Half the Picture\n\n\n\nBeing\n\n\n\nMo(u)rning\n\n\n\nZaVa\n\n\n\nLiZa\n\n\n\nSomnyama Ngonyama (Hail the Dark Lioness)\n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition also introduces new bronze sculptures that expand Muholi’s artistic practice into three-dimensional form\, exploring themes of ancestry\, protection\, vulnerability\, identity and strength. \n\n\n\nFaces and Phases Continues to Inspire \n\n\n\nAt the heart of the exhibition is Faces and Phases\, Muholi’s ongoing portrait project launched in 2006 to document and honour Black LGBTQIA+ individuals while challenging hate crimes\, prejudice and invisibility. \n\n\n\nWhat began as a South African documentary project has evolved into an internationally recognised visual archive. The Cape Town exhibition features early South African portraits alongside more recent works created in cities including London\, Porto\, Panama City\, Los Angeles\, Salvador\, São Paulo and Venice\, demonstrating the global reach of Muholi’s vision while remaining deeply rooted in South African experiences. \n\n\n\nArt as Education and Collective Memory \n\n\n\nFor Muholi\, art extends beyond aesthetics—it serves as a powerful educational tool that preserves history and builds empathy. \n\n\n\nSpeaking about the exhibition’s purpose\, Muholi shared: \n\n\n\n\n“Art is a form of education. Through these images we teach ourselves and others to see\, to remember\, and to care. Every portrait\, every sculpture carries a story that belongs to our collective history. This is how we build dignity and understanding for generations to come. Ngiyabonga Mina.” \n\n\n\n\nA Rare Opportunity for South African Audiences \n\n\n\nFollowing acclaimed exhibitions at leading museums and galleries around the world\, and fresh from receiving the prestigious 2026 Hasselblad Award\, Kanye Nawe offers South Africans a rare opportunity to experience Muholi’s expansive body of work on home soil. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition stands as both a celebration of artistic excellence and a powerful affirmation of Black Queer stories within South Africa‘s cultural landscape\, inviting visitors to reflect on identity\, community\, remembrance and belonging.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/zanele-muholi-brings-kanye-nawe-home/
LOCATION:Southern Guild Cape Town\, Silo\, 5 S Arm Rd\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Cape Town to Shine with Africa’s First Festival of Light
DESCRIPTION:Cape Town to Shine with Africa’s First Festival of Light \n\n\n\nCape Town is set to glow brighter than ever in April 2026 as it welcomes LUMENOCITY – The Art of Light\, Africa’s first major festival dedicated entirely to light-based art\, immersive technology\, and creative storytelling. From 9–12 April 2026\, the historic Company’s Garden will be transformed into a radiant playground of colour\, imagination\, and innovation. \n\n\n\nDesigned and produced exclusively by South African creatives\, including renowned Cape Town illustrator and multidisciplinary artist Yay Abe\, LUMENOCITY showcases the strength\, depth\, and originality of the country’s artistic community. The event offers locals and visitors a completely new cultural experience in the heart of the Mother City. \n\n\n\nTimed strategically alongside the Two Oceans Marathon\, the festival is expected to draw thousands of families\, tourists\, runners\, art enthusiasts\, and culture seekers eager to explore a new dimension of Cape Town’s creative scene. \n\n\n\nAn Immersive Journey of Light and Art \n\n\n\nAt the core of LUMENOCITY is a carefully curated pathway featuring more than 20 large-scale installations and interactive artworks\, each designed to inspire play and exploration. Highlights include: \n\n\n\n\nProjection mapping across the Museum and National Gallery by Yay Abe\n\n\n\nA 10-metre signature light tower\, housing a 5x5m LED “cave” that visitors can step inside for an unforgettable visual immersion\n\n\n\nThe Beam of Hope\, launching in early April\, casting a powerful column of light across Cape Town’s skyline throughout the festival\n\n\n\n\n\n“LUMENOCITY is about igniting wonder — that electric moment when imagination feels real. We want every visitor to leave with a sense of possibility\, reminded that creativity isn’t just art on display\, but a future Cape Town can shape and lead.” \nsays Gareth Hadden\, Founder and Creative Producer of the festival\n\n\n\nA Festival After Dark \n\n\n\nFrom sunset until late into the night\, the Company’s Garden will become a glowing landscape of illuminated trees\, vibrant pathways\, ambient performances\, and installations that react to sound\, touch\, and movement. Food trucks\, family zones\, and relaxation areas will enhance the experience\, making it accessible and enjoyable for all ages. \n\n\n\nGrowing Cape Town’s Creative Future \n\n\n\nBeyond its visual spectacle\, LUMENOCITY is built on a broader mission to support the creative economy. The festival aims to: \n\n\n\n\nGenerate job opportunities\n\n\n\nBoost tourism during a key weekend in the city\n\n\n\nProvide platforms and mentorship for emerging artists\n\n\n\nPromote Cape Town as a global creative destination\n\n\n\n\nA Bold Vision for the Next Five Years \n\n\n\nLUMENOCITY is only at the beginning of its journey. The festival is guided by a five-year plan that includes expanding its footprint across the Gardens\, introducing light trails throughout the city\, activating iconic landmarks\, and ultimately aiming for an extraordinary projection-mapping display on Table Mountain — a world-first celebration of African artistry. \n\n\n\n\n“Cape Town is a city shaped by light — from its mountains and oceans to its people and stories. LUMENOCITY celebrates that light and amplifies it\,”. \nadds Gareth Hadden\n\n\n\nAs April 2026 approaches\, Cape Town prepares to step into the spotlight — glowing\, vibrant\, and ready to shine like never before.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/cape-town-to-shine-with-africas-first-festival-of-light/
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Where Light Becomes Art at Spier 2026
DESCRIPTION:From 6 March to 6 April 2026\, Spier Light Art returns for its eighth edition\, transforming the historic Spier Wine Farm into a luminous playground of contemporary creativity. As dusk settles over the vineyards\, light becomes both medium and message\, guiding visitors through a sensory journey of art\, memory and reflection. \n\n\n\nCurated by Vaughn Sadie and Jay Pather\, this year’s exhibition features works by 21 South African artists\, alongside Swiss artists Florian Bach and Kerim Seiler as part of the festival’s international exchange programme. Together\, their site-specific installations respond to environmental crises\, post-apartheid realities\, social memory\, technology and the cosmos. \n\n\n\nA Journey Without a Map \n\n\n\nUnlike traditional gallery exhibitions\, Spier Light Art unfolds across winding pathways\, riverbanks and open landscapes. There is no prescribed route. Visitors navigate intuitively\, guided by curiosity and the shifting glow of installations that shimmer\, pulse and flicker against the night sky. \n\n\n\n\n“The exhibition invites audiences to immerse themselves in the sensual and ephemeral interplay of light and sound. At its core\, light art is more than illumination: it is a lens through which we perceive\, reflect and question the world.” \nsays Sadie\n\n\n\nPather adds that while there is no fixed theme\, shared concerns naturally emerged from the open call selection process.  \n\n\n\n\n“This year\, it’s very much a collective kind of exhibition. There’s a shared interest in memory and ways of accessing the past.” \n\n\n\n\nArtworks That Illuminate South Africa’s Present \n\n\n\nThe 2026 edition explores light as metaphor\, protest\, archive and awakening. \n\n\n\nKenneth Shandu’s When the Sky Falls uses illuminated umbrellas to reflect on recurring floods\, climate injustice and the systemic inequalities that leave communities vulnerable. The installation offers a space for remembrance and resilience. \n\n\n\nIn ‘EISH’\, Joe Turpin employs neon text to capture the frustrations and contradictions of post-1994 South Africa\, inviting viewers to consider what has prompted their own moments of exasperation. \n\n\n\nThando Mama’s 1994 (I) (Revisited) offers a multimedia meditation on the country’s democratic journey\, while Strijdom van der Merwe’s Artifacts reimagines colonial design motifs with indigenous San and Khoe rock art influences\, symbolising dual recognition of South Africa’s layered heritage. \n\n\n\nAt the Eerste River\, Stephen van den Heever and Amy Leibbrandt present A Moment of Rest for Those Who Can’t\, a semi-circular structure that gently frames the landscape\, creating space for stillness in an anxious world. \n\n\n\nLight as Surveillance\, Sanctuary and Cosmos \n\n\n\nInternational artist Florian Bach’s Spill floods a riverbank with industrial lamps\, transforming natural terrain into a zone of surveillance and raising questions about human control over the environment. Meanwhile\, Kerim Seiler’s Pneuma\, Somnambul forms a dynamic sculpture of illuminated beams that pulse against the landscape\, creating an ethereal presence that contrasts natural and urban contexts. \n\n\n\nCollectives and interdisciplinary artists further expand the dialogue. Safe in the Shadows by Qondiswa James\, Nathalie Ponlot\, Themba Stewart and Jonathan O’Hear reclaims darkness as sanctuary\, while Kunye Collab’s Lumen Vitae explores the symmetry between the human body and the cosmos through concentric circles of light. \n\n\n\nFrom Mawande ka Zenzile’s neon meditation on “ubugqi” (intuitive knowledge) to Tiago Rodrigues’s intervention responding to Spier’s historic slave bell\, light becomes archive\, resistance and awakening. \n\n\n\nExperiencing Light in Its Elemental Form \n\n\n\nSpier Light Art 2026 is not simply an exhibition — it is an invitation to step away from digital glare and experience light in its most elemental form. As visitors wander among strangers equally transfixed by glowing sculptures\, flickering projections and immersive soundscapes\, the farm transforms into a shared space of contemplation. \n\n\n\nOpen daily at dusk from 6 March to 6 April 2026\, the exhibition continues to position Stellenbosch as a key destination for contemporary art in South Africa. Bookings for entry and sunset picnics are available via Dineplan\, with further details accessible through Spier Wine Farm’s official platforms. \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, light does more than illuminate — it questions\, remembers and connects.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/where-light-becomes-art-at-spier-2026/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Farm\, R310 Baden Powell Dr\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7603\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:GoLive! Returns for Digital Storytellers in Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:GoLive! Returns as a Must-Attend Event for Digital Storytellers \n\n\n\nOrms is bringing back its highly anticipated GoLive! experience\, inviting photographers\, videographers\, and digital storytellers to reconnect with the joy of creating beyond algorithms and filters. Set to take place on 27–28 February 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00 at 56 Roeland Street in Cape Town\, the GoLive! Content Creator Edition promises an immersive\, hands-on environment designed to inspire creativity\, learning\, and connection within the content creation community. \n\n\n\nThis year’s event leans into nostalgia while embracing modern storytelling tools\, offering attendees a space where creativity is driven by feeling\, experimentation\, and authentic expression rather than trends or metrics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImmersive Creator Pods Spark Visual Storytelling \n\n\n\nA key highlight of GoLive! 2026 is the introduction of immersive content creator pods—retro-inspired environments crafted for both photography and video production. From the textured charm of iconic vinyl covers to the vibrant pulse of an arcade\, the warm glow of a classic diner\, and the cinematic mood of a VHS video store\, each set delivers a distinctive visual identity. \n\n\n\nThese thoughtfully designed spaces allow creators to produce bold\, clean\, and visually engaging content with ease\, blending nostalgic aesthetics with modern production possibilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirect Access to Leading Photography Brands \n\n\n\nGoLive! also provides a rare opportunity for attendees to connect directly with major industry brands. Representatives from Canon\, Sony\, DJI\, Nikon\, and others will be present\, offering practical guidance on equipment choices\, workflow improvements\, and what brands look for in emerging and established creators. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis hands-on access enables visitors to test gear\, ask meaningful questions\, and gain honest insights that can shape smarter creative and professional decisions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning from Industry Ambassadors and Creators \n\n\n\nBeyond the gear and sets\, the event places strong emphasis on knowledge sharing. Attendees will have the chance to meet leading brand ambassadors and experienced creators who understand the realities of the industry. Through real conversations and practical advice\, visitors can learn content creation techniques\, discover why professionals choose specific tools\, and explore ways to grow and monetise their creative work. \n\n\n\nExclusive Deals\, Prizes\, and Community Connection \n\n\n\nThroughout the two-day experience\, Orms will offer exclusive gear specials alongside multiple opportunities to win exciting prizes\, adding further value for creators looking to upgrade their equipment or expand their toolkit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore importantly\, GoLive! fosters a sense of community—bringing together storytellers\, brands\, and educators in one collaborative space dedicated to creativity and growth. \n\n\n\nDigital creators interested in attending or learning more can find additional details on the official Orms website.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/golive-returns-for-digital-storytellers-in-cape-town/
LOCATION:Orms Cape Town School of Photography\, 56 Roeland St\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Freya Willemoes-Wissing Shines at Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss Freya Willemoes-Wissing’s Powerful Featured Work at This Year’s Investec Cape Town Art Fair \n\n\n\nDuring the week of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026\, internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Freya Willemoes‑Wissing will present a compelling selected piece from her celebrated body of work\, I Bled A Thousand Days For You. The artwork will be showcased at the NIROX booth as part of the fair’s official programme. \n\n\n\nThe NIROX presentation is curated by Gerard de Kamper alongside renowned art critic and curator Ashraf Jamal\, one of South Africa’s most respected contemporary art thinkers and a leading global voice in art discourse. Jamal personally selected Willemoes-Wissing’s work for this prestigious showcase. \n\n\n\nVIP Preview and Public Exhibition \n\n\n\nThe featured piece will be previewed on 19 February 2026 for invited VIP guests\, collectors\, and industry leaders before opening to the public from 20 to 23 February 2026 at BlackBrick Foreshore. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSet within a space known for its strong commitment to South African artists and its seamless integration of art into everyday environments\, BlackBrick Foreshore provides an ideal context for work that reflects real lives\, resilience\, and truth. Willemoes-Wissing’s presentation offers an intimate yet visually striking exploration of womanhood\, sacrifice\, identity\, and endurance. \n\n\n\nA Global Artistic Journey \n\n\n\nBorn in Rio de Janeiro to a Danish father\, Willemoes-Wissing’s creative path has been shaped by extensive global travel and cultural immersion across more than 70 countries\, including Denmark\, the Los Angeles\, New York\, Florida\, Germany\, Australia\, and South Africa\, where her works now reside in private collections. \n\n\n\nSurrounded from childhood by musicians and visual artists\, she developed a multidisciplinary passion spanning painting\, dance\, ballet\, and singing—elements that continue to inform the emotional depth of her visual language. \n\n\n\nArt That Challenges and Reveals \n\n\n\nWillemoes-Wissing is known for pushing beyond convention\, creating work that is courageous\, unfiltered\, and emotionally direct. Constructed from collected sanitary pad covers and assembled into quilt-like compositions\, her practice transforms hidden\, everyday materials into bold statements of strength and beauty. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt its core lies a powerful message: equality does not require sameness—true equity honours difference while demanding equal rights. \n\n\n\nA Must-See Moment in Cape Town’s Art Calendar \n\n\n\nFor collectors\, art lovers\, and visitors to the fair\, this presentation stands out as one of the most meaningful contemporary showcases of the season. \n\n\n\nLooking ahead\, audiences can also anticipate Willemoes-Wissing’s March exhibition\, Burlesque\, created in collaboration with fellow artist Max Wolpe and curated by Robyn Lidsky\, promising another compelling chapter in her evolving artistic journey.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/freya-willemoes-wissing-shines-at-investec-cape-town-art-fair-2026/
LOCATION:BlackBrick Foreshore\, 6 St George's Mall\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8000\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Sun on Your Plate Café Lights Up Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:SUN ON YOUR PLATE CAFÉ: \n\n\n\nSETH SHEZI CURATES A CULINARY JOURNEY FOR VEUVE CLICQUOT’S EMOTIONS OF THE SUN EXHIBITION IN CAPE TOWN \n\n\n\nThroughout December\, Veuve Clicquot’s Emotions of the Sun Exhibition brings a celebration of light\, warmth and optimism to Youngblood Gallery in Cape Town. Created in collaboration with the iconic Magnum Photos agency\, the global exhibition—having travelled from Milan to New York—invites visitors to experience the Sun not just as a celestial body\, but as an emotion. Complementing this immersive visual journey is the Sun on Your Plate Café\, a culinary experience curated by Cape Town creative Seth Shezi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition features 40 striking photographs by eight renowned Magnum photographers\, each interpreting the Sun as a feeling rather than a form. This radiant philosophy carries seamlessly into the café\, where Shezi transforms light\, colour and texture into flavour. His menu mirrors the exhibition’s solar energy\, placing seasonal ingredients\, luminous hues and playful textures at the heart of every dish. \n\n\n\n\n“Veuve Clicquot’s world is built on imagination and boldness. Designing this menu meant capturing that emotional temperature—warm\, golden and surprising. Familiar enough to comfort\, layered enough to intrigue.” \nsays Shezi\n\n\n\nFor Veuve Clicquot\, the Sun on Your Plate Café is a natural extension of the Maison’s heritage of joyful\, elevated dining experiences.  \n\n\n\n\n“Veuve Clicquot has become synonymous with unforgettable brunches around the world. The Sun on Your Plate Café allows guests to experience a signature brunch by Veuve Clicquot. Our approach to food reflects the same values as our champagne: generosity\, creativity and a celebration of life’s bright moments.” \nexplains Brune Failliot\, Global Communication & Digital Director of Veuve Clicquot\n\n\n\nVeuve Clicquot Yellow Label weaves throughout the experience as the perfect pairing. With lively citrus and white fruit notes\, complemented by subtle brioche undertones\, the champagne enhances the menu’s fresh\, sun-kissed flavours. \n\n\n\n\n“Yellow Label has a beautiful minerality that works across a wide range of dishes\,”. \nnotes Shezi\n\n\n\nSignature offerings include truffle skinny fries with saffron aioli\, goat’s cheese on yellow beetroot crisps drizzled with wild honey\, and salmon sashimi served on a turmeric blini. \n\n\n\n\n“Each dish captures sunlight on a plate. Bright\, celebratory\, and unmistakably joyful—just like the exhibition itself.” \nShezi adds\n\n\n\nTickets to the Emotions of the Sun Exhibition are priced at R200 via howler.co.za and include a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label\, access to the immersive exhibition\, the Sun on Your Plate Café\, and the gifting boutique.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/sun-on-your-plate-cafe-lights-up-cape-town/
LOCATION:Youngblood Gallery\, 70\, 72 Bree St\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Still We Rise: Ifa Lethu Foundation and SABC Celebrate Art\, Resistance and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The Ifa Lethu Foundation of South Africa is proud to spearhead another landmark event in the country. This October\, it partners with the SABC to present Still We Rise — a major exhibition of artworks created during South Africa’s Apartheid years. Opening at the Atrium\, Keyes Art Mile on 30 October and running until 23 November 2025\, the exhibition coincides with the G20 Summit\, the first ever hosted on African soil. \n\n\n\nDan Rakgoathe\, Duality\, 1973 (SABC Art Collection)\n\n\n\nRooted in memory\, resistance\, and resilience\, Still We Rise brings together artworks made between 1948 and 1994\, with select post-Apartheid pieces included for their reflective power. These works\, many created in exile and later repatriated\, highlight the courage and creativity of artists who continued to produce under censorship and oppression. Together\, they form a poignant testament to South Africa’s artistic defiance and cultural survival. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition’s title echoes Maya Angelou’s 1978 poem Still I Rise — reimagined here as a collective statement of unity and strength.  \n\n\n\n\n“This is a story of South Africa told through the eyes of artists who were silenced at home but found recognition abroad. As we welcome the world to Johannesburg for the G20\, we want visitors to understand South Africa beyond the headlines — to see the resilience and creativity that define who we are.” \nsays Dr Narissa Ramdhani\, Director of the Ifa Lethu Foundation\n\n\n\nAs Johannesburg hosts the historic G20 Summit\, Still We Rise resonates even more deeply. It not only commemorates the past but also calls for ethical leadership and solidarity in the present. The launch event on 30 October aligns with the W20 ministerial meeting\, welcoming women leaders from across the globe. \n\n\n\nThe Ifa Lethu Foundation Collection \n\n\n\nFounded in 2005 through a partnership between the Australian Government and South Africa’s Ministry of Arts and Culture\, the Ifa Lethu Foundation stands as the country’s largest heritage repatriation organisation. Its origins trace back to Australian diplomats Diane Johnstone and the late Bruce Haigh\, who\, during the 1970s and 80s\, supported Black South African artists by exhibiting their works in defiance of Apartheid laws. \n\n\n\nTheir collections\, later donated back to South Africa\, became the nucleus of the Ifa Lethu Heritage Collection — now housing over 550 works repatriated from 16 countries. Beyond preservation\, the Foundation champions youth empowerment\, human rights education\, and creative entrepreneurship\, training over 2\,400 young South Africans and facilitating the creation of 800 small creative enterprises across rural and township communities. \n\n\n\nDikobe Ben Martins\, Apartheid Kills\, 1974 (Ifa Lethu Art Collection)\n\n\n\nOver the years\, Ifa Lethu has represented South Africa on global platforms such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup\, London Olympics 2012\, and French Seasons in Paris 2014\, among others. As it marks its 20th anniversary\, the Foundation will launch new initiatives including the Ifa Lethu Annual Lecture and a Creative Digital Ecosystem\, strengthening cultural links with regions such as the U.S.\, India\, the Nordics\, and Chile. \n\n\n\nThe SABC Art Collection \n\n\n\nThe SABC Art Collection is among South Africa’s most vital public art holdings. Initially shaped by the exclusions of the Apartheid era\, its post-1994 vision has sought to redress this imbalance\, foregrounding Black artists whose voices were long silenced. \n\n\n\nAs custodian of this national treasure\, the SABC celebrates art as a living record of social history — capturing the contradictions\, emotions\, and triumphs of the South African experience.  \n\n\n\n\n“A lineage of feeling\, thinking\, making and resisting unfolds here\, from the artists’ hearts to ours. May we continue to rise against injustice and never forget. Art reminds us to feel\, to see\, and to love.” \nsays Koulla Xinisteris\, Curator of the SABC Art Collection\n\n\n\nA Timely Reminder at a Pivotal Moment\n\n\n\nIn a world grappling with growing inequality\, political tension\, and environmental crisis\, Still We Rise reminds us of art’s timeless power to connect\, heal\, and inspire. These works affirm that creativity endures even in the darkest moments — that expression itself is an act of freedom. \n\n\n\n\n“News cycles often highlight South Africa’s challenges. But this exhibition tells a different story — one of triumph and resilience. It shows a nation that has survived\, adapted\, and continues to create. That is the message we are proud to share with the world.” \nsays Dr Ramdhani
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/still-we-rise-ifa-lethu-foundation-and-sabc-celebrate-art-resistance-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Keyes Art Mile\, 21 Keyes Ave\, Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Of Soul & Joy Marks 13 Years with 5th Photo Festival in Thokoza
DESCRIPTION:Of Soul & Joy Announces 5th Edition of Photo Festival Celebrating 13 Years of Creativity and Impact \n\n\n\nThe Of Soul & Joy (OSJ) Project proudly announces the 5th edition of its Photo Festival\, a milestone celebration marking 13 years of nurturing photographic talent\, storytelling\, and artistic growth in South Africa. Taking place at Buhlebuzile Secondary School in Thokoza on Saturday\, 18 October 2025\, the festival promises a vibrant showcase of creativity\, community\, and the power of photography to inspire social change. \n\n\n\nOver the past 13 years\, the OSJ Project has trained and mentored emerging photographers from Thokoza and surrounding areas\, equipping them with the tools to tell meaningful stories that resonate both locally and globally. Many OSJ alumni have gained international recognition\, exhibiting their work worldwide and earning accolades for their contributions to visual storytelling and social awareness. \n\n\n\nAs OSJ project manager and acclaimed documentary photographer Jabulani Dhlamini explains: \n\n\n\n\n“The best achievement is the impact it has made on the students\, industry\, and community at large. It brings a special dynamic to the creative industry by encouraging collective work and collaboration with all the local players. Some of our beneficiaries have become successful professional photographers with work that has won awards and been exhibited internationally. We support them over the long term\, encouraging them and celebrating their successes\, with many of them\, in turn\, becoming mentors for the project.” \n\n\n\n\nFestival Programme and Highlights \n\n\n\nThe 5th OSJ Photo Festival will immerse attendees in a full day of exhibitions\, performances\, and talks — showcasing photography as a living\, breathing form of community expression. \n\n\n\nAll Day: \n\n\n\n\nOutdoor exhibitions by OSJ photographers and mentors\n\n\n\nInteractive photo studio and Camera Obscura\n\n\n\nFace painting\, photo booth games\, and special prizes\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 13:45: Of Soul & Joy and its Success Stories \n\n\n\n\nA play by the Sabelo Makhubu Foundation\n\n\n\nTalk with OSJ alumni Tshepiso Mazibuko and Sibusiso Bheka\n\n\n\n\n13:45 – 14:30: Empowering Women Through Photography \n\n\n\n\nPerformance by beneficiaries of Merafe Hostel with the Musawamaswazi Community Organisation\n\n\n\nTalk with mentors Tshepiso Mabula\, Naledi Mkupa\, and OSJ student Life Ngubeni\n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 15:30: \n\n\n\n\nLive performance by the Buhlebuzile Alumni Jazz Band\n\n\n\n\n15:30 – 16:00: Using Cinema as a Tool for Expression with Cinema Take \n\n\n\n\nScreenings by OSJ students\n\n\n\nDiscussion with Muriel Huet\, Mpumelelo Mcata\, and students Lerato Hashe & Millicent Hatibaki\n\n\n\n\n16:00 – 17:00: Raising Awareness About Photography in Remote Communities \n\n\n\n\nTraditional dance by Merafe Hostel Girls (Musawamaswazi Community Organisation)\n\n\n\nDiscussion with mentors Jabulani Dhlamini\, Thandile Zwelibanzi\, and Swazi Tshabalala\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers and Mentors \n\n\n\n\nJabulani Dhlamini – Documentary photographer and OSJ project manager\, exploring post-apartheid South Africa and collective memory.\n\n\n\nSibusiso Bheka – Thokoza-born photographer known for his striking nighttime township imagery.\n\n\n\nNaledi Mkupa – Visual artist exploring social commentary and self-expression through photography.\n\n\n\nThandile Zwelibanzi – 6th Edward Ruiz Mentorship recipient\, whose work has featured in major African exhibitions.\n\n\n\nTshepiso Mabula – Documentary photographer and member of the Umhlabathi Collective.\n\n\n\nMpumelelo Mcata – Filmmaker\, musician\, and cultural activist\, known for his work with BLK JKS.\n\n\n\nMuriel Huet – Film curator and social entrepreneur passionate about cultural exchange and education.\n\n\n\n\nThe 5th Of Soul & Joy Photo Festival stands as a powerful testament to 13 years of creative empowerment\, celebrating how art and community intersect to build meaningful change. Through exhibitions\, conversations\, and performances\, the event invites the public to experience the transformative power of photography and the stories that continue to shape South Africa’s visual and cultural identity.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/of-soul-joy-marks-13-years-with-5th-photo-festival-in-thokoza/
LOCATION:Buhlebuzile Secondary School\, 10762 Morubisi St\, Thokoza\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 1426\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:FNB Art Joburg 2025 – 18th Edition Returns to Sandton
DESCRIPTION:Art enthusiasts\, collectors\, and culture lovers are gearing up for the highly anticipated 18th edition of FNB Art Joburg\, taking place from 04–07 September 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre\, 161 Maude Street\, Sandton\, 2196. \n\n\n\nRenowned as Africa’s premier contemporary art fair\, FNB Art Joburg continues to shape the continent’s creative landscape\, fostering dialogue\, innovation\, and collaboration within the art community. The 2025 edition promises to be an immersive experience\, blending established excellence with new voices and perspectives. \n\n\n\nA Curated Experience Across Seven Sections \n\n\n\nThe fair will once again be organised into seven specialised sections designed to highlight different aspects of contemporary African art: \n\n\n\n\ngallery HUB – Showcasing Africa’s leading galleries and artists.\n\n\n\nMAX – Celebrating large-scale and monumental installations.\n\n\n\nGIF – Dedicated to digital and new media art.\n\n\n\ngallery LAB – A space for experimental projects and emerging talents.\n\n\n\nAUX – Connecting art with sound\, performance\, and live activations.\n\n\n\nETC – Focused on print\, publishing\, and cross-disciplinary practices.\n\n\n\nORG – Featuring Johannesburg’s key art institutions and non-profits.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis structure ensures visitors can explore a diverse range of perspectives while engaging with art that challenges\, inspires\, and sparks conversation. \n\n\n\nA Hub for Critical Discourse \n\n\n\nBeyond the exhibitions\, FNB Art Joburg will host a series of thought-provoking talks\, panel discussions\, and activations\, designed to bring together artists\, curators\, collectors\, and art enthusiasts. These sessions offer a platform for engaging with pressing issues\, emerging trends\, and the future of contemporary African art. \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Tickets Now Available \n\n\n\nEarly bird tickets are officially on sale\, giving you the opportunity to secure your spot at this cultural highlight before it sells out. With record attendance in previous years\, the 2025 edition is set to draw an even larger crowd of local and international visitors. \n\n\n\nJoin the Conversation \n\n\n\nStay connected with updates and highlights by following @FNBArtJoburg on Twitter and Instagram\, and join the movement online with #FNBArtJoburg. \n\n\n\nWhether you are an established collector\, a curious first-time visitor\, or a creative seeking inspiration\, FNB Art Joburg 2025 invites you to immerse yourself in the best of African contemporary art this September in Sandton. \n\n\n\nFriday Opening Night 6.09@11am-8pm \n\n\n\nSaturday Day Two 7.09@11am-7pm \n\n\n\nSunday Day Three 8.09@11am-5pm
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/fnb-art-joburg-2025-18th-edition-returns-to-sandton/
LOCATION:Sandton Convention Centre\, 161 Maude St\, Sandown\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:A New Lens on Heritage: Cape Town Photo Festival
DESCRIPTION:Feature image by Brenton Geach. Tweede Nuwe Jaar exhibition. \n\n\n\nA New Lens on Heritage: Cape Town Photography Festival Explores Identity\, Memory\, and Belonging \n\n\n\nThe inaugural Cape Town Photography Festival\, running from 4 to 27 September\, is set to immerse audiences in a vibrant celebration of photography under the theme HERITAGE. Aligning with South Africa’s Heritage Month\, the festival invites reflection on identity\, memory\, and place\, showcasing local\, national\, and international visual narratives. \n\n\n\n\n“Heritage is a powerful thread that connects past\, present\, and future. It fosters a sense of belonging\, grounding us in time and place\, and helps us understand where we come from and who we are. Heritage informs identity.” \nFestival Director Heidi Erdmann explains that the theme emerged naturally:\n\n\n\nThe festival programme includes dynamic exhibitions\, talks\, and workshops\, with a strong emphasis on engaging younger generations through educational initiatives. \n\n\n\nReviving Cape Town’s Photography Scene \n\n\n\nCape Town has a rich history with photography festivals\, having hosted the Month of Photography from the late 1990s to 2014. Erdmann has participated in every edition since 1999 and says the idea to relaunch gained momentum after her visit to Barcelona’s Panoràmic Festival in 2023. Turning 60 in September 2025 became her personal catalyst. \n\n\n\nSince 2014\, the photographic landscape in South Africa has evolved\, with more diverse practitioners and audiences. Cape Town itself has grown as a cultural hub\, now home to two new private museums and an expanding art scene. \n\n\n\nA boy from Posh Vibrant Youth troupe leaps during the Tweede Nuwe Jaar minstrel procession\, 2 January 2024. Photo credit: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images\n\n\n\nInternational Collaboration \n\n\n\nThe festival’s relaunch is bolstered by co-curators Naoya Yoshikawa (Japan) and Suok-Won Yoon (South Korea). Yoshikawa has curated a Japanese student photography showcase in dialogue with work from Stellenbosch University students\, while Yoon has developed the Future Heritage exhibition featuring Boris Eldagsen (Germany)\, Mohau Modisakeng (South Africa)\, Ahn Jun (South Korea)\, and Koo Gi Jeong (South Korea). \n\n\n\nGlobal and Local Perspectives \n\n\n\nFrom Mauritius\, curators Karen Pang and Meha Desai present an exploration of the island’s complex heritage. Locally\, heritage-rich narratives will unfold in exhibitions such as Van Kalker Photo Studio at the District Six Museum and District Six through the lens of Jansje Wissema at the Cape Institute for Architecture. The Kilbourn Collection will be on view at the Sanlam Art Gallery\, and music writer Carsten Rasch brings a curated music photography showcase. \n\n\n\nCollaborations include projects with Senzeni Marasela and Namibian photographer Margaret Courtney-Clarke\, further expanding the festival’s scope. \n\n\n\nHeidi Erdmann\, Festival Director. Photo credit: Sean Wilson\n\n\n\nTalks\, Workshops\, and Kids’ Eyes \n\n\n\nThe TALKS programme highlights image-makers\, thinkers\, and institutions shaping photography today. The children’s exhibition\, Kids Eyes\, pairs images by young photographers with JM Coetzee’s Boyhood photo collection\, offering a unique historical and contemporary dialogue. \n\n\n\nIn a world saturated with images\, the festival aims to reaffirm photography’s power as a storytelling medium\, ranging from hard-hitting documentary work to AI-generated visual narratives. \n\n\n\nFor the full programme\, visit capetownphotofest.co.za.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/a-new-lens-on-heritage-cape-town-photo-festival/
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Warhol and Stern Headline Strauss & Co’s Superb 70-Lot Auction Catalogue This June
DESCRIPTION:Two titans of 20th-century art—Andy Warhol and Irma Stern—headline Strauss & Co’s Modern and Contemporary Art Evening Sale\, set for Tuesday\, 24 June 2025\, at 7pm in Cape Town. The 70-lot live-virtual auction assembles a compelling mix of internationally recognised masters and leading South African artists\, offering collectors the chance to acquire rare and significant pieces across various media. \n\n\n\nAndy Warhol American 1928-1987 Vesuviussigned and numbered 63/250 in pencil and embossed with the Rupert Jasen Smith chopmark in the margin colour screenprint on Arches 88 paperimage size: 80 by 100cmR 1 200 000 – 1 500 000 (USD 67 810 – 84 763)\n\n\n\nWarhol’s Explosive Vesuvius Leads the Catalogue \n\n\n\nThe star lot gracing the catalogue’s cover is Andy Warhol’s Vesuvius (1985)\, a dramatic screenprint of the iconic volcano near Naples. Estimated at R1.2–1.5 million ($67\,650–84\,560)\, the work represents Warhol’s mature period\, reflecting his fascination with beauty\, mortality\, and mass reproduction.  \n\n\n\n\n“This piece stands as a powerful meditation on modern anxieties\,”. \nsays Elmarie van Straaten\, Head of Sale at Strauss & Co\n\n\n\nIrma Stern’s Masterful Still Life Returns to Auction \n\n\n\nA standout from the South African section is Irma Stern’s Still Life with Lemons (1954)\, created during a time of significant artistic output. Estimated at R2–3 million ($112\,750–169\,125)\, the work captures Stern’s refined balance between nature and human influence\, a hallmark of her still-life compositions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModernist Icons and Contemporary Movers \n\n\n\nThe catalogue also features high-value works by South African modernists such as: \n\n\n\n\nAlexis Preller’s Christ Head (R2–4 million / $112\,750–225\,445)\n\n\n\nVladimir Tretchikoff’s two botanical still lifes\, following the record-setting R31 million sale of Lady from the Orient in May 2025\n\n\n\nWorks by Gregoire Boonzaier\, Maggie Laubser\, Frans Oerder\, and Clement Sénèque\n\n\n\n\nContemporary masters such as William Kentridge and David Goldblatt also make their mark: \n\n\n\n\nKentridge’s 1988 print Art in a State of Siege and 2010 bronze Untitled (Man with Globe)\n\n\n\nGoldblatt’s poignant 1985 photograph of Lawrence Matjee\, estimated at R50\,000–70\,000 ($2\,819–3\,945)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiverse Media from Sculpture to Tapestry \n\n\n\nSouth African sculptural excellence is highlighted through works by Deborah Bell\, Willie Bester\, Edoardo Villa\, and Angus Taylor\, while bold contemporary pieces from Athi-Patra Ruga\, Zander Blom\, Mongezi Ncaphayi\, and Patrick Bongoy reveal the global reach of South Africa’s new wave. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuga\, whose work will soon be featured in Stern’s Berlin museum retrospective\, is represented by a 2009 tapestry and a 2012 photograph. The auction also sees the debut of painter Philip Barlow. \n\n\n\nExhibition & Auction Details \n\n\n\nA public exhibition runs at Brickfield Canvas\, 35 Brickfield Road\, Woodstock\, until the day of the sale. A pre-auction sundowner will be held on Thursday\, 19 June\, from 6–7pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🗓️ Modern and Contemporary Art: Evening Sale📍 Live Virtual | Tuesday\, 24 June 2025 at 7pm🔗 View Full Catalogue Here \n\n\n\nAdditional sales in June 2025 include: \n\n\n\n\nThe Engen Collection (Live\, 2pm)\n\n\n\nSouth African Design: Past and Present (Online\, 13–25 June)\n\n\n\nWhat the Fook? The Life and Work of Walter Battiss (Online\, 12–30 June)\n\n\n\nThe Mary Eleanor Hibbert Collection (Online\, 13 June – 9 July)\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit www.straussart.co.za.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/warhol-and-stern-headline-strauss-cos-superb-70-lot-auction-catalogue-this-june/
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Out of the Icebox – Sanlam Celebrates 60 Years of Art Collecting with Rarely Seen Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Sanlam Opens Its Vaults for a Celebratory 60-Year Art Retrospective \n\n\n\nIn a momentous tribute to six decades of artistic patronage\, Sanlam is lifting the curtain on one of South Africa’s most distinguished corporate art collections. From 1 June to 29 August 2025\, the Sanlam Art Gallery in Bellville will host two major exhibitions — Out of the Icebox and Manifesto — to mark the 60th anniversary of the Sanlam Art Collection. \n\n\n\nBoasting over 2\,000 works spanning from 1874 to the present day\, the Sanlam Art Collection is now valued at an impressive R210 million. What began in 1965 as a humble initiative to decorate corporate offices has evolved into a vital archive of South Africa’s visual art heritage. \n\n\n\nOut of the Icebox: A Journey Through Six Decades of Collecting \n\n\n\nThe headline exhibition\, Out of the Icebox\, takes visitors on a rich journey through time\, showcasing 90 works acquired from 1965 to today. The aptly titled show refers to “defrosting” artworks that have been stored away or hidden in office corridors — offering the public a rare opportunity to encounter important yet rarely seen pieces. \n\n\n\nStefan Hundt\, Curator of the Sanlam Art Collection\n\n\n\nThis curated selection reads like a who’s who of South African art history\, featuring icons such as: \n\n\n\n\nIrma Stern\, Gerard Sekoto\, Walter Battiss\, Maggie Laubser\n\n\n\nGerard Bhengu\, David Koloane\, Alexis Preller\, Simon Lekgetho\n\n\n\nContemporary artists like Blessing Ngobeni\, Frans Thoka\, and Franz Asha Zero\n\n\n\n\n\n“Out of the Icebox is more than a retrospective — it’s a celebration of South African creativity and a mirror to our collective history\,” . \nsays Stefan Hundt\, Curator of the Sanlam Art Collection\n\n\n\nManifesto: Art in the Age of Protest \n\n\n\nRunning parallel to Out of the Icebox\, the second exhibition\, Manifesto\, is a compact but emotionally resonant showcase. Featuring 18 impactful works\, the exhibition focuses on themes of protest\, human rights\, and democracy\, offering a bold reflection on South Africa’s journey from apartheid to the present. \n\n\n\nInstalled to coincide with Human Rights Day\, Freedom Day\, and Youth Day\, Manifesto challenges viewers to confront historical injustice and contemplate the socio-political currents shaping the country today. \n\n\n\nBuilding a Cultural Legacy \n\n\n\nSanlam’s commitment to the arts was never merely aesthetic. Established during a period of political and cultural isolation in 1965\, the collection was a strategic act of corporate citizenship\, supporting artists whose voices were often sidelined. From its inception\, an independent advisory committee curated the works — a decision that cemented the collection’s credibility and depth. \n\n\n\nAs Hundt notes\, “Our gallery is not just a space to show art — it’s a space to reflect\, to engage\, and to confront the realities artists explore.” \n\n\n\nWith dedicated galleries in Bellville and Sandton\, Sanlam continues to make space for bold\, complex\, and often challenging works that push beyond the confines of traditional corporate collections. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Cultural Treasure for the Nation \n\n\n\nWhile the collection’s market value exceeds R210 million\, Hundt insists that its cultural value is immeasurable. “Like the Medicis of Renaissance Florence\, Sanlam’s patronage leaves a permanent imprint on South Africa’s cultural history. These works are part of our national soul.” \n\n\n\nVisitors to the exhibition will come away with a renewed appreciation for the depth\, diversity\, and global relevance of South African art.  \n\n\n\n\n“Our artists can hold their own on any stage in the world. This exhibition is proof.” \nsays Hundt\n\n\n\nPlan Your Visit \n\n\n\n\n🎟️ Admission: Free to the public\n\n\n\n🗣️ Guided Tours: Available on request\n\n✉️ Email: sanlamart@sanlam.co.za\n\n\n\n📞 Phone: 021 947 3359\n\n\n\n📱 WhatsApp: 083 457 2699\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re an art aficionado or simply curious about South Africa’s visual heritage\, Out of the Icebox and Manifesto promise a powerful\, thought-provoking celebration of the country’s artistic legacy — and a rare glimpse into works that have shaped\, mirrored\, and challenged the nation for six decades.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/out-of-the-icebox-sanlam-celebrates-60-years-of-art-collecting-with-rarely-seen-masterpieces/
LOCATION:Sanlam Art Gallery in Bellville\, 2 Strand Rd\, Bellville\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7530\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Kind Kid x Archive: Nostalgia Brought to Life at Archive’s First Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Discover Sanele Qwabe’s Latest Art and Collectibles at Archive’s A/W25 Launch \n\n\n\nArchive Collective is set to bring art\, culture\, and fashion together at its upcoming First Thursday event on 6 March 2025. The event will celebrate the work of South African artist and toy-maker Sanele Qwabe as part of the second edition of the Archive Artist Project. Qwabe’s Kind Kid brand is known for its nostalgic\, storytelling-driven collectibles\, and this special exhibition will coincide with the launch of Archive’s A/W25 collection\, ‘Imagination Meets Creation\,’ at its flagship store in Bree Street\, Cape Town. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExploring Nostalgia Through Art and Fashion \n\n\n\nThe First Thursday event will offer a unique experience where attendees can immerse themselves in Qwabe’s vision. His work taps into the power of nostalgia\, using art and collectible toys to explore childhood memories\, identity\, and cultural storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n“Nostalgia\, to me\, is a gateway that connects moments across time. It invites reflection on how a sound\, a place\, or an object can act as a time capsule\, offering a vivid experience of the past… In this way\, these moments have a way of forcing the child within us to surface\, reminding us of our roots and how far we’ve come.” \n – Sanele Qwabe\n\n\n\nGuests will also have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the new A/W25 collection alongside limited-edition Kind Kid collectibles inspired by the season’s Pantone colours. \n\n\n\nArchive A/W25: ‘Imagination Meets Creation’ \n\n\n\nArchive’s latest collection is a fusion of classic silhouettes with updated paisley prints\, creating ready-to-wear essentials that blend timeless aesthetics with contemporary streetwear. As part of the collaboration\, Kind Kid has designed four limited-edition toys that complement the apparel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn Artistic and Interactive Experience \n\n\n\nThe in-store exhibition will transform Archive’s flagship into a dynamic art space\, featuring: \n\n\n\n\nA life-size Kind Kid figure as a centerpiece\n\n\n\nExclusive collectible toy sales\, offering fans a chance to own Qwabe’s work\n\n\n\nA panel discussion between Sanele Qwabe and Anelisa Mangcu\, hosted at the Café Counter\n\n\n\nAn audience Q&A session\, where guests can engage with Sanele about his creative journey and inspirations\n\n\n\n\nMeet Sanele Qwabe: The Visionary Behind Kind Kid \n\n\n\nSanele Qwabe\, a 29-year-old designer from Richards Bay\, has turned his passion for art\, nostalgia\, and storytelling into a brand that resonates deeply with collectors and street culture enthusiasts. A graduate of Information Design from the University of Pretoria\, Qwabe uses his expertise to craft artifacts that reflect identity\, memory\, and imagination. \n\n\n\nHis work has gained international recognition\, including exhibitions at: \n\n\n\n\nArt Square Gallery\, Saint Petersburg\, Russia (2024)\n\n\n\nGood Neighbours x Capitec Handmade AFRICA\, Nirox Sculpture Park\, South Africa (2024)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArchive’s Artist Project: Elevating Local Talent \n\n\n\nThe Archive Artist Project is an initiative designed to showcase and uplift South African creatives by turning retail spaces into cultural galleries. By blending art with commerce\, Archive is committed to providing local talent with visibility on both national and international stages. \n\n\n\nAbout Archive Collective \n\n\n\nArchive is more than a sneaker and streetwear store—it’s a creative hub where culture\, fashion\, and community converge. By bridging the gap between local talent and global heritage\, Archive continues to redefine how art and commerce interact in South Africa.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/kind-kid-x-archive-nostalgia-brought-to-life-at-archives-first-thursday/
LOCATION:Archive – Bree Street\, 107 Bree St\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Fashion
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