Art

A COLLECTION OF GALLERIES SHOWCASING LEADING LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL TALENT

34 FINE ART

BUCHANAN SQUARE, 160 SIR LOWRY ROAD, WOODSTOCK 082 354 1500, 34fineart.com This gallery was started with the owner’s personal collection of work, but now rotates solo exhibitions by prestigious local and international contemporary artists. Open by appointment only

ABÉ OPPERMAN GALLERY

2ND FLOOR, 5 HUDSON STREET, DE WATERKANT 11 HUGUENOT STREET, FRANSCHHOEK 082 551 9708, abeopperman.co.za The pieces at the Abé Opperman Gallery are an invitation to reconsider modern life’s preoccupation with consumerism, violence, power and other societal ills. De Waterkant: By appointment only Franschhoek: Open daily 10 am – 5 pm

35 CHURCH STREET, CBD 021 424 7436, ava.co.za The non-profit Association for Visual Arts Gallery focuses on emerging artists. It deals in a diverse array of work, from mixed-media installations to ceramics and photography. Open weekdays 10 am – 5 pm, Saturdays 10 am – 1 pm

BLANK PROJECTS

10 LEWIN STREET, WOODSTOCK 021 462 4276, blankprojects.com Browse through diverse pieces by artists such as Billie Zangewa, Donna Kukama, Kyle Morland and Cinga Samson, among others, at this contemporary space geared towards showcasing both emerging and established local talent, at no cost. Open weekdays 10 am – 5 pm, Saturdays 10 am – 1 pm, and by appointment

THE CAPE GALLERY

60 CHURCH STREET, CBD 021 423 5309, capegallery.co.za The Cape Gallery seeks to give exposure to fine art rooted in African tradition, exhibiting work that carries the cultural stamp of our continent, yet can touch the imaginations of all who view it. Rotating exhibitions add to the diverse and eclectic mix of work on show. Open weekdays 9:30 am – 5 pm, Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm DONALD GREIG GALLERY AND FOUNDRY

1 COODE CRESCENT, V&A WATERFRONT 021 418 0003, donaldgreig.com At Donald Greig, you’ll find a wide variety of bronze works combining a love for the African bush with an undeniable talent for sculpture – from bookends and paperweights to life-size sculptures. Open weekdays 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, Saturdays 9:30 am – 1 pm

EVERARD READ

3 PORTSWOOD ROAD, V&A WATERFRONT 021 418 4527, everard-read-capetown.co.za Everard Read deals in fine contemporary paintings and sculpture from an exquisite building in the Waterfront precinct. The elegant sculpture courtyard is an inspired alternative to the usual gallery setting. Open weekdays 9 am – 5 pm, Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm

GERART

19 A HUGUENOT ROAD, FRANSCHHOEK

083 356 9898, gerart.co.za Gerhard Snyman is a South African wildlife and portrait artist, best known for his arresting illustrations paired with vibrant acrylic colour on canvas. His gallery in Franschhoek is a treasure trove of this unique style. Open daily 9 am – 5 pm GOODMAN GALLERY

37A SOMERSET ROAD, GREENPOINT 072 324 5321, goodman-gallery.com Established in Joburg in 1966, the Goodman Gallery has been a force of nature on the art scene for more than five decades. Step into its Cape Town locale and allow yourself to escape into mixed-media exhibitions by South African stalwarts and emerging talent. Works on display include those by Willem Boshoff, David Goldblatt and William Kentridge. Open Tuesday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm, Saturdays 9 am – 4 pm

IZIKO SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY

GOVERNMENT AVENUE, COMPANY’S GARDEN 021 481 3970, iziko.org.za The South African National Gallery in the Company’s Garden offers rotating exhibitions featuring works by prominent contemporary local artists. Rather than a commercial gallery, it functions as an archive of South African art through the ages, and is a must-visit for an insight into the country’s art and culture. R30 for adults, R15 for kids. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am – 2:30 pm

WHATIFTHEWORLD GALLERY

16 BUITEN STREET, CBD 021 596 0680, whatiftheworld.com A platform for a new generation of South Africa’s contemporary artists, this gallery has become a destination for curators and collectors to experience fresh, innovative work and become acquainted with the up-and-coming names on the local art scene. Open weekdays 9 am – 4 pm or by appointment