Art is alive and well in Hermanus

Writer: Hedda Mittner

A jolly assortment of art lovers, some with children and dogs, ventured out for the last Hermanus First Fridays (HFF) Artwalk of the year on Friday evening.

Even though the HFF committee had decided to cancel the Night of a Thousand Drawings charity event that is held annually on the first Friday in December, the galleries were rather busy, especially at Warrington Place off Harbour Road, where a brand-new “carpet” had been painted on the paving leading down Art Alley.

A joint venture that was initiated by Charmaine De Jongh Gelderblom, the five colours represent her gallery, Lembu, Eleven, Malcolm Bowling and SPACE Modern, and has totally transformed the alley. Jozua Rossouw of Rossouw Modern Galleries had another surprise in store for artwalkers – a third gallery right next to SPACE Modern named SPACE Curated.

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