Category Archives: Art & Craft>Art and Exhibition Shows

Design Enthusiasts Prepare for a Sensory Showcase at Decorex Cape Town 2025

The design event of the year is back, and it’s bigger and bolder than ever. From 5 to 8 June 2025, Decorex Cape Town will transform the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) into a hub of cutting-edge design and creativity. Under the visionary curation of Executive Creative Directors Alan Hayward and Garreth van Niekerk, […]

Linn Ware: Celebrating the Ceramics of Olifantsfontein

Strauss & Co is delighted to announce ‘Linn Ware: Celebrating the Ceramics of Olifantsfontein,’ a timed online auction that will run from 2 May to 13 May 2025. This curated sale spotlights the artistic legacy of Linn Ware, a pivotal chapter in South Africa’s ceramic heritage, showcasing a remarkable collection of handcrafted ceramics that trace […]

Get Ready For The Most Provocative Design Conversations In Africa

Decorex Cape Town 2025 to Ignite the Future of African Design with Four Days of Unmissable Dialogue and Innovation Africa’s boldest and most boundary-pushing design platform, Decorex Cape Town, returns from 5–8 June 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) with an electrifying programme of Future Talks. This year’s theme, “Design Makes the […]

Get Ready for Africa’s Most Provocative Design Conversations: Decorex Cape Town Future Talks 2025

Date: 5–8 June 2025Venue: CTICC 1, Cape TownTheme: Design Makes the Future Decorex Cape Town is back this June with a groundbreaking programme of 16 unmissable talks, organized into four bold, forward-thinking themes that explore how design is shaping Africa’s tomorrow. Under the banner Design Makes the Future, this year’s Future Talks is your gateway […]

17Th Century Slave-Born Anna De Koning Honoured By Groot Phesantekraal

Prominent Durbanville winery Groot Phesantekraal is commemorating one of the most intriguing, Cinderella-like personalities in South African history.  On 8 April, the Cape Town Heritage Foundation officially unveiled a Blue Plaque to pay tribute to Anna de Koning (sometimes written as de Koningh or de Coningh). The famous high-society beauty, who was born to a […]

Decorex Africa announces its Designers of the Year 2025 as its State of the Industry Report reveals significant shifts in the design landscape

Decorex Africa, the continent’s foremost authority on decor, interior design and lifestyle, is proud to announce the selection of two exceptional talents as its Designers of the Year 2025, reflecting the exhibition’s strengthened pan-African vision. Egyptian sustainability innovators Reform Studio has been named Decorex Cape Town’s Designer of the Year, while globally renowned Nigerian-born architect […]

Paris Calling: Strauss & Co’s Five-sale Cape Town Auction Week Celebrates French Influence on South African Art

For generations of South African artists and collectors, Paris has exerted a magnetic influence, defining artistic aspiration and shaping connoisseurship. Strauss & Co’s Cape Town Auction Week (31 March – 2 April 2025) showcases the extent of this influence in the catalogues for its five specialist sales of collectable modern and contemporary art, furniture, silverware, […]

The TOP CHARITY Auction’s Role in Elevating African Art and Luxury Giving

Art, Philanthropy and Global Recognition The TOP CHARITY Auction has redefined philanthropy in the luxury sector, earning the title of Europe’s Best Luxury Auction Event from the Luxury Lifestyle Awards. Set against the historic backdrop of King Jan III Sobieski’s Palace in Wilanów, Warsaw, the gala was a remarkable fusion of high art, business and […]

From Design Platform To Multimillion-Rand Creative-Economy Catalyst: Decorex Africa Is Back And It Means Business

Economic impact 2024 at a glance Over the three decades of its existence, Decorex Africa has transformed into the continent’s most unique marketplace, offering both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) engagement opportunities for design and decor. The platform has become the definitive meeting point of supply and demand, positioning Africa as a global design force […]

Decorex Cape Town, 5-8 June 2025, CTICC

  Decorex Africa is back – the star of the 2025 African design calendar – and visitors can expect four extraordinary days of design, innovation and inspiration from the continent in both Cape Town and Joburg. This year’s Decorex Cape Town runs at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 5 to 8 June. […]

Ben Stanwix and Xhanti Zwelendaba Win Inaugural Emerging Artist Award at Investec Cape Town Art Fair

  The Investec Cape Town Art Fair continues to position itself as a premier platform connecting South African artists with the international art scene, as Cape Town-based collaborative duo Ben Stanwix and Xhanti Zwelendaba were announced as the winners of the inaugural Investec Emerging Artist Award. This award recognises and celebrates South Africa’s artistic talent, […]

The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025

  Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) are delighted  to announce Modupeola Fadugba as the Grand Prize Winner for The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025, sponsored by Schroders. With her work, Portrait Of An Artist At Ease, Modupeola Fadugba from Nigeria,  is the 4th winner of the prize, which seeks to celebrate […]

Perspectives on Africa is a Journey Through Modern and Contemporary Art

  CAPE TOWN — Strauss & Co is pleased to present ‘Perspectives on Africa: Modern and Contemporary Art’. The live auction, taking place on Monday, 17 February 2025, is accompanied by a curated selection of sales, including “Prelude to Podlashuc: A Glimpse into the Creative World of Alexander Podlashuc” —an artist-focused auction —“Woven Legacies: Tradition […]

Africa’s Premium Luxury Travel Show – ILTM Africa 2025!

  Step into Africa’s Premium Luxury Travel Show, where the continent’s most extraordinary travel providers meet with global industry leaders to shape the future of luxury tourism. From the breathtaking landscapes of Africa to world-class accommodations and exclusive experiences. ILTM Africa is the ultimate gateway to unlocking unparalleled opportunities in the luxury travel market. Mark […]

Wishing You a Luxurious Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!

As the year draws to a close, we at Luxury Xclusives extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and belief in our journey. 2024 has been a year of growth, inspiration, and shared success. Together, we’ve celebrated milestones, embraced new possibilities, and made strides toward redefining luxury in Africa. As we reflect on the […]

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