Beads have long been a part of South African art. They are the traditional materials for many art forms from local tribes, going back hundreds of years. They play a significant role in the traditions of tribes like the baSotho, amaXhosa, baVenda, amaNdebele, and the amaZulu. Just like the rainbow nation itself, beads in South […]
South Africans are a creative people. Stop at a traffic light in almost any city and you will have guys selling sculptures made from beads and wire, puppets crafted from found objects and paintings in bright colours. And these aren’t even the “professional” artists of the country. It seems even the guys with no formal […]
If you are interested in attending auctions or perhaps you would like to sell your valuables through auctioneers in Cape Town, it helps to know which auctioneers are out there and what they specialise in. No two auction house is exactly the same, and each auction house brings with it its own specialisations. Here are […]
The Ryno Swart Art Gallery played host to the artist’s latest collection, ‘Nocturne and Romance’. The showing opened at 6pm on 26th of June 2014 and ended at the end of July 2014. It was a real treat for both art lovers and auctioneers of Cape Town as the show featured some of Swart’s amazing […]
Art makes for a very wise investment. That’s why no matter what kind of budget you’re on, it is a good idea to invest it in starting an art collection of your own. When one thinks of personal art collections, galleries priced in the millions come to mind. But it doesn’t have to be that […]
The South African art scene is still quite new compared to other countries, but we have some incredible talent. With the economy as it is, the arts is usually the industry that suffers, since people aren’t as likely to buy art if they are struggling to pay their bills. However, if we want art to […]
No Man’s Art Gallery pops up in Cape Town The No Man’s Art Gallery has come to South Africa! The exhibition, which has shown in cities like Amsterdam, Hamburg, Shanghai, Copenhagen and Paris, arrived on South African at the end of March. The exhibition ran until 6 April. The exhibition has enjoyed some amazing success […]
Ever heard of the Cape Town Art Fair? Every year, Cape Town plays host to The Cape Town Art Fair (CTAF), a feast for art lovers. For three days of the year, The Pavilion at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront turns into an art mecca and with artists, collectors and auctioneers Cape Town is the place to […]
Ellerman House: Luxury accommodation and a historical art gallery If you live for art gallery openings, local artist exhibitions, and fine wine, then it would be a rewarding life experience to enjoy a stay in the gorgeous Ellerman House in Bantry Bay in the Western Cape. Not only is the architecture of this hotel an […]
Take an Art-Tour of Johannesburg It’s human nature to record our practical and emotional history in works of art. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to San Rock Paintings to the abstract angst on modern art canvases, human beings have been making their mark on the story of civilisation with art. Johannesburg has its own […]