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Established in 1966 by Linda Givon (1936-2020), Goodman has earned itself a reputation as one of the country’s most influential and historically pertinent galleries. Representing a broad spectrum of established and emerging artists, Goodman is recognised for its role in supporting artists who are...
Stevenson has been at the heart of Cape Town’s art ecosystem since its founding in 2003, shaping its direction in significant ways. When Michael Stevenson first opened the gallery, there was a noticeable absence of spaces that adhered to the international gallery models of the time. In the early 2000s, the South African art industry...
blank projects is widely considered to be one of South Africa’s most cutting-edge galleries, leading the conversation around contemporary South African abstraction and its relationship to global narratives. Founded in 2005 by Berlin-trained artist, Jonathon Garnham, blank began as...
Southern Guild’s rise to prominence in the South African art scene has been both quick and impactful. Founded in 2008 by Trevyn and Julian McGowen, the gallery is South Africa’s first to...
Founded in Johannesburg in 1913, Everard Read is South Africa’s oldest and largest commercial gallery—one of the oldest on the continent. With over a century of history, the gallery has earned enduring respect and public recognition both locally and internationally. Its longevity has seen..
Founded in 2012 by Gallery Director Justin Rhodes and Curatorial Director Ashleigh McLean, WHATIFTHEWORLD has grown into a vital force within Cape Town’s art ecosystem. Dedicated to championing artists from Southern Africa on the international stage...
Founded in 2018, THK is one of the newer galleries to join Cape Town’s rapidly growing art scene. The gallery director and founder, Frank Schönau, is a German photographer who’s disciplinary background influenced THK’s early days...
Founded in 2013 by M.J. Turpin and Matthew Dean Dowdle, Kalashnikovv Gallery has built a reputation for its bold, boundary-pushing approach to contemporary art. Initially based in Johannesburg, the gallery expanded to Cape Town in 2024, extending its reach while...
Vela Projects, a young but assured presence in South Africa’s gallery scene, is actively bringing the country’s art history into contemporary focus. Founded in 2022 by UCT alumni Jonathan Goschen, the gallery signalled its ambition early...