Category Archives: Art & Craft>Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables

From Darkness To Light: A Journey Of Hope And Renewal

  Experience the contrasts of Cape Town through Sandile Ashar Mhlongo’s evocative acrylic paintings. Lights in Darkness, Darkness in Light is exhibited by House Union Block (HUB) at the Cape Heritage Hotel’s Sisonke Gallery until  27 October 2024. HUB is a nonprofit organisation connecting South African artists to commercial opportunities under the umbrella of Spier […]

Express Yourself in a Colourful Oasis with hansgrohe

Water is the essence of life, and your bathroom is the sanctuary where you connect with it daily. hansgrohe believes in turning that connection into an experience – a Waterful Life, filled with the joy and essence of water. Who says bathrooms have to be bland? hansgrohe offers a gorgeous palette of finishes to transform […]

“Miné Kleynhans Bloemfontein Sculptor Emerges As The Winner For Sasol New Signatures Art Competition 2024”

  Miné Kleynhans (34), a project manager at the University of the Free State Art Gallery, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition for her installation piece titled Meditations on Resentment. Kleynhans takes home a cash prize of R100 000 and an opportunity to hold a solo exhibition at the […]

Designing Bathrooms in the Smallest of Spaces with hansgrohe Small Rooms, Big Dreams

  How can you fit moments of well-being, sustainability, tidiness and aesthetics into less than seven square meters? The premium brand hansgrohe meets this challenge with two individual bathroom concepts that do not compromise on comfort, budget or quality despite limited space. After all, small, rented apartments, in particular, often have purely functional and unimaginative […]

A Mural of 10 Things to Do at Solo Studios 2024

Eat at a long table, drink wine from some of South Africa’s best producers, listen to classical music or poetry, or take a hike above the valley –  there’s so much to cover your canvas, in addition to  art gallery and studio hopping at Solo Studios 2024 this Women’s Day weekend 9-11 August. This year’s […]

The People Have Voted

  Collectors brush aside election jitters and secure important works by SA moderns Evening Sale of Modern and Contemporary Art earns R35 905 000 (71.5% sold) The Diamond Edition sale of Jewels earns R3 402 500 (77.78% sold) Strong results for George Pemba and Gerard Sekoto   Johannesburg – George Pemba and Gerard Sekoto, major […]

With More Than 230 Of Africa’s Most Exciting Lifestyle Companies On Show

  Against the backdrop of one of the world’s most vibrant cities, Decorex Cape Town returns to impress decor and design enthusiasts from 6 to 9 June 2024 at the CTICC for another year of cutting edge design, curated exhibitions, inspiring talks and product launches. Decorex Cape Town offers a unique opportunity for industry professionals […]

Solo Studios 2024 Crowns Riebeek Valley As Art And Culture Hub

  Thirty-three artists, five galleries, five live performances and a number of long table gourmet events: these and more can be enjoyed at Solo Studios 2024, taking place in Riebeek Kasteel on Women’s Day weekend, from Friday, 9 to Sunday, 11 August. Now in its eighth year, the annual intimate art encounter with a big […]

Safari’s Secret Season

  There’s a lot to be said for a summer safari – but there’s something uniquely spectacular about one in winter. In fact, the cooler Southern Hemisphere months of June, July and August are the perfect time to go on a safari. Winter in South Africa is an entirely different experience than in the Northern […]

The Venice Connection

  Irma Stern’s The Smoker from 1945 estimated to get R15 – 17 million / $785 150 – 890 000 94-lot live auction includes works by Tate alumni Lisa Brice and Zanele Muholi More than a dozen artists in live auction catalogue linked to Venice Biennale   CAPE TOWN – The Venice Biennale, an important […]

Important Collection of original works by 19th-Century Artist Thomas Bowler Goes Up for Auction

  Strauss & Co’s March ART online auction features a single artist session focusing exclusively on 19th-century British artist and landscape painter Thomas Bowler. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors to acquire pieces directly from a collection curated by Dr. Frank Bradlow, Bowler’s biographer and a luminary in Africana collectables. The sale features 356 works across […]

Must-Visit Exhibition | Lebohang Kganye Presents Large-Scale 3D Pop-Up Sculptures At Boschendal X Brundyn Gallery, On Boschendal Estate

  Brundyn Arts & Culture (BA&C) present​s a landmark exhibition by contemporary South African photographer Lebohang Kganye at the Boschendal x Brundyn gallery, on Boschendal Estate.​ The exhibition in the Manor House runs until 28 March while the ‘usculptures will be on display until the end of the year. The Sea is History compris​es of four large-scale […]

Secluded Inzolo Lodge at Lalibela Game Reserve Ince Again Welcomes Guests After Overcoming Flood Challenges

  Set in seclusion on the side of a hill overlooking a valley, the uniquely private nature of Lalibela Game Reserve’s Inzolo Lodge proved to be its undoing after much-needed rains arrived on the reserve and blocked access to the lodge. But, with a bit of ingenuity and teamwork, Inzolo Lodge is ready once again […]

Taking the Business of Luxury in Africa to the Next Level

  As we stand at the threshold of a brand-new year, we raise our glasses to the promise of endless possibilities and the excitement that comes with embracing new horizons. Here’s to an amazing 2024 that will see us collectively take the Business Of Luxury In Africa to unprecedented heights! Reflecting on the past year’s […]

Spotlight Auction Of Art From The African Continent On 19 February 2024

  Strauss & Co is delighted to announce details for Curatorial Voices: African Landscapes, Past and Present, the second instalment of its annual live-virtual auction showcasing collectable art from the African continent. Scheduled to coincide with the 2024 edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair (16-18 February 2024), this themed auction will be held on […]