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Sisonke Gallery

The Stories We Tell, by Simon Venter  From Adam to AI: ‘The Stories We Tell’ explores sacred tradition reimagined with the application of modern tools.  In a bold new exhibition that reinterprets Christian iconography through the lens of contemporary South Africa, biblical figures appear not as distant mythological presences but as metaphors for endurance, disillusionment and curiosity in a fractured world. ‘The Stories We Tell’, a solo exhibition by Simon Venter at Cape Town’s Sisonke Gallery from October, biblical imagery...

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HUB Gallery

Explore ‘Echoes of Elsewhere’, a group exhibition at HUB Gallery HUB Gallery, Union House, Cape Town CBD   Echoes of Elsewhere was curated by Zinhle Khumalo and brought together works by 18 contemporary South African artists.  ‘In a world constantly changing at a rapid velocity, Echoes of Elsewhere offered a Pause - a space to reflect on the stories we inherit, the identities we perform, and the futures we dare to dream. Echoes of Elsewhere was not merely an exhibition to...

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Grounded Practice at 100% Design

A capsule collection of bold ceramic artworks from the Grounded Practice exhibition, currently on show at Spier Wine Farm in the Western Cape, travelled to Sandton for the 100% Design showcase at Decorex Johannesburg. For HUB’s 100% Design Africa display booth, 23 artworks by 18 artists were presented. When ceramics aren’t purely functional – like pottery mugs and jugs – and push into the realm of art, they become intriguing objects of contemplation and conversation. These powerful pieces explore ideas...

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Old Wine Cellar

  ‘Grounded Practice’ offers more than a showcase of beautiful objects, it’s a timely conversation about what it means to feel rooted in a world of change. Rather than dictate a theme from the outset, Blake waited to see what ideas emerged organically from the artists’ submissions. “What came through, almost overwhelmingly, was a sense of instability – personally, politically, environmentally,” she explains. “Many artists were using their practice to find their footing again, to reestablish a sense of balance and belonging. That’s where the...

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Creative Block

Build your own collection of Creative Blocks, original art by emerging and established South African artists. Creative Block is an artist career development programme administered by Spier Arts Trust. Blocks offer original and reasonably priced South African artworks to collectors, while supporting artists early on in their careers. Artists who join the program receive blank blocks to create new works every month. Spier Arts Trust mentors participating artists and acquires the best blocks for this collection. Some end up in...

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