THE MELROSE GALLERY The Gallery of The People www.themelrosegallery.co.za
A leading Pan African Contemporary space. Opposite Page: Aza Mansongi, Parcours du Combattant
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ubbed ‘The Gallery of the People’ by Pitika Ntuli, The Melrose Gallery is a leading Pan African Contemporary space perfectly located in the economic hubs of Melrose Arch in Johannesburg and One&Only Cape Town. Passionate about African culture and traditions, the gallery has become a home in which artists, collectors and the public gather as a community to present and celebrate their stories, lives and creative practices in contemporary ways. Our stable boasts iconic names of the likes of Dr Esther Mahlangu, Mam Noria Mabasa, Dr Willie Bester and Professor Pitika Ntuli amongst others. These globally celebrated stalwarts provide a stable foundation for an exciting group of young guards who are swiftly rising from the African Continent.
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The Melrose Gallery coordinates a busy exhibition calendar of solo and group shows with well attended openings that are a highlight of the South African arts calendar. We coordinate SculptX, the largest annual sculpture fair in South Africa, every September. The third instalment in 2019 was a resounding success featuring over 290 sculptures submitted by more than 90 artists. We participate in several Art Fairs each year and also conceptualise and implement importantnon-commercial exhibitions with museums and national galleries. The Melrose Gallery – Johannesburg The Melrose Gallery is a beautiful 350 sq m space situated in the exclusive Melrose Arch urban precinct. We host regular solo and group exhibitions with extremely popular openings.
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