An object made with skill, craftsmanship and deep intent forever reflects a moment in history. This is what mixed media artist Tamlin Blake showcases in her latest exhibition, After the Fire, at the Sisonke Gallery at The Cape Heritage Hotel, from 7 March 2024 to 28 April 2024. A devastating fire decimated a large portion of a private home in the winelands in 2020 and extensively damaged a well-loved art collection housed there. This affected Blake deeply because many of the artworks were by artist friends or artists she deeply admired. In some cases, all that was left of paintings on the wall ..read more

CAROL HOFMEYR An exciting arts and culture event brimming with activities for young and old will take place at the Generations school campus at Imhoff on the Kommetjie Road this month. Think live performances, music, stand-up comedy, pottery workshops, sound journeys, art exhibitions, chef-led food offerings and more… With its motto ‘the art fair for everyone’, Vision 24 aims to be an accessible event with something for everyone, from everywhere. Kicking off on the public holiday on Thursday, 21 March 2024, the event will run until Friday, 22 March 2024. General entrance is free, with select i ..read more

Upcycle aims to demonstrate how design has the potential to embrace circularity to shape more conscious workspaces. A pioneering response to the issue, it takes the form of a provocative exhibition to be staged in Cape Town, South Africa, and presented by leading global property development company JLL and its subsidiary, interior design firm Tétris Design and Build. ‘We see a brighter way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities… we’re unveiling opportunities that create a brighter future for all,’ JLL states. Patrick Bongoy Tétris, which creates commercial environ ..read more

Casimi guitars, made in Cape Town by a duo with an international reputation as two of the greatest guitar makers of their generation, are highly sought after by collectors – particularly in the USA, Europe and Asia – for the beautiful sound they produce. Creating a mere six instruments a year, Matthew Rice and Matthias Roux unite the disciplines of design, music and craftsmanship with the aim of taking handcrafted acoustic guitars to a new level. Their pieces are so popular that Casimi can only take on their next commission in 2026. While most acoustic steel-string guitars are mass produced in ..read more

For Cape Town artist Selvin November, flowers are a beautiful symbol of nature, each with a unique personality that he works to capture in his paintings. His latest exhibition, Emancipate The African Flower 2 – presented by House Union Block (HUB) at the Sisonke Gallery at the Cape Heritage Hotel from 7 December 2023 until 28 January 2024 – is an exploration of the personal and cultural symbolism of the hibiscus flower, and its deep connection with slavery and the African diaspora.  November was awarded a three-month residency on Robben Island at the start of his career, and has since par ..read more

Have you ever wondered what happens in the twilight hours on a mid-summer evening at a Stellenbosch wine farm? Quite simply, it’s a magical celebration of nature and the imagination. A Summer Night’s Dream is an enchanting family-friendly show, staged outdoors in a magnificent natural amphitheatre on the farm. As night falls, a troupe of weird and wonderful characters gathers to create a world of fantasy, bringing the landscape alive with colour and sound. The hour-long performance features a cast of dancers, musicians, singers, and actors. The event starts on the Werf with a feast. Ticket opt ..read more

Challenges, a solo exhibition by Welkom-born artist Nkoali Nawa, revolves around the struggles he noticed and personally faced in the informal settlements of Mfuleni in Cape Town, where he lived for some time. Supported by Spier Arts Trust, this HUB exhibition presents ten charcoal drawings that reference identity, belonging, and the painful complexity of navigating cultural differences. Challenges is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit that will leave the viewer deeply moved. Don’t miss this thought-provoking exhibition, now at Sisonke Gallery.   Event details Exhibition ..read more

Like moments frozen in time, Hanneke Benadé’s larger-than-life pastel drawings are exquisitely detailed glimpses into her subject matter. In her latest solo exhibition, Sense of Place, the accomplished South African artist explores the connection between subject and landscape at the House Union Block gallery in the heart of Cape Town.  With pastels as her medium of choice, Benadé creates evocative works that are rooted in realism. In the past, her lifelike drawings have been character studies, capturing the emotions of her models through portraiture. However, in this solo show, she explor ..read more

The Antic Art Connection is a curated, designed space coming to Kamers 2023 in Stellenbosch for the first time. Artists Karen Stewart, Gabrielle Raaff and Kendal Warren are the fuel behind this exciting connection between artists, makers and the audience. We will also be showcasing the exclusive works in oil of Mary Visser, which she calls her ‘Cat Self-help’ series and beautifully framed mirrors and art frames by Jess Morgan of The Framery Hout Bay. Gabrielle Raaff is making whimsical watercolours of people in repose at the beach and will have a limited series of artist’s prints on show. Kare ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION; SEPTEMBER 2023 Do you make art with light as a medium? Do you have works that use light in some form that you would like to exhibit? Are you interested in creating an artwork with light? Are you a video artist? Then this call is for you. Spier is proud to announce the sixth edition of Spier Light Art, which will be exhibited throughout the historical wine farm from 1 March to 1 April 2024. The success of previous years’ highlights the event’s significance in the cultural landscape of the Western Cape and shows the potential of this unique art form to encourage viewe ..read more