Art & Entertainment – Luxury Xclusives https://luxuryxclusives.com Xclusivity Reigns Supreme - Africa's Leading Platform for Luxury Brands Fri, 22 May 2026 06:59:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://luxuryxclusives.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-Untitled-1024-x-1024-px-32x32.jpg Art & Entertainment – Luxury Xclusives https://luxuryxclusives.com 32 32 Magnificent Jewels: Where Necklaces Shape the Modern Jewellery Collection https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/05/22/magnificent-jewels-where-necklaces-shape-the-modern-jewellery-collection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnificent-jewels-where-necklaces-shape-the-modern-jewellery-collection&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnificent-jewels-where-necklaces-shape-the-modern-jewellery-collection Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Fashion Designers]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55270 Strauss & Co presents Magnificent Jewels, a live sale taking place on Tuesday, 9 June at 7pm with necklaces as the defining thread across the catalogue.  The theme feels timely. Recent red-carpet appearances at the 2026 Met Gala highlighted the statement necklace as a defining jewellery category. Emily Blunt wore a Mikimoto body necklace draped with sweeping strands of pearls, while Anne [...]

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|]]> Rare Works By Jean Welz From The Collection Of His Son, Strauss & Co’s Founding Director Stephan Welz, Poised To Go Under The Hammer https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/05/19/rare-works-by-jean-welz-from-the-collection-of-his-son-strauss-cos-founding-director-stephan-welz-poised-to-go-under-the-hammer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rare-works-by-jean-welz-from-the-collection-of-his-son-strauss-cos-founding-director-stephan-welz-poised-to-go-under-the-hammer&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rare-works-by-jean-welz-from-the-collection-of-his-son-strauss-cos-founding-director-stephan-welz-poised-to-go-under-the-hammer Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55205 Strauss & Co is pleased to announce details of a single-owner auction of modern and contemporary art, Cape furniture, ceramics and a library of books assembled by the legendary South African auctioneer Stephan Welz and his wife Carmen Welz. The sale Deep Roots: Selected Works from Stephan and Carmen Welz (Wednesday, 27 May 2026) includes a large [...]

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|]]> Universe on Stage returns with Dark Matter, a new production exploring the limits https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/05/18/universe-on-stage-returns-with-dark-matter-a-new-production-exploring-the-limits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universe-on-stage-returns-with-dark-matter-a-new-production-exploring-the-limits&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universe-on-stage-returns-with-dark-matter-a-new-production-exploring-the-limits Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55192 Following a series of sold-out performances and growing critical recognition, Universe on Stage returns with its most conceptually ambitious work to date. Dark Matter opens this season as a new production that moves beyond scientific storytelling into something more introspective, examining not just the universe itself, but how we respond when our understanding of it [...]

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|]]> Airtight design is creating a new moisture risk in modern buildings https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/05/07/airtight-design-is-creating-a-new-moisture-risk-in-modern-buildings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=airtight-design-is-creating-a-new-moisture-risk-in-modern-buildings&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=airtight-design-is-creating-a-new-moisture-risk-in-modern-buildings Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Private Luxury Lodges/Game Reserves]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> International Brands]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Latest News]]> National News]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55121 Modern buildings are becoming more energy efficient and increasingly airtight. While this reduces energy loss and improves climate control, it also removes one of the oldest forms of moisture management in buildings: natural airflow. In doing so, it is creating a less visible but increasingly important risk that many developments are not yet fully designed [...]

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|]]> Strauss & Co’s Brings The Magic to Cape Town, Realising Superb Results https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/03/31/strauss-cos-brings-the-magic-to-cape-town-realising-superb-results/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strauss-cos-brings-the-magic-to-cape-town-realising-superb-results&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strauss-cos-brings-the-magic-to-cape-town-realising-superb-results Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=54780 A packed auction room at the start Strauss & Co’s flagship Cape Town Auction Week heralded a mood of sustained enthusiasm for the superb consignments offered in the company’s Woodstock salesroom. Held across two days, on 24 and 25 March 2026, the sales saw excellent results for paintings by Irma Stern, Gerard Sekoto, and J.H. [...]

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|]]> The Global Art World Gathers at the Zeitz MOCAA Gala 2026 in Cape Town https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/03/11/the-global-art-world-gathers-at-the-zeitz-mocaa-gala-2026-in-cape-town/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-global-art-world-gathers-at-the-zeitz-mocaa-gala-2026-in-cape-town&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-global-art-world-gathers-at-the-zeitz-mocaa-gala-2026-in-cape-town Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Celebrity Events]]> Fashion & Luxury]]> Fashion & Luxury>Fashion]]> Red Carpet]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Investment Matters]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=54526 Zeitz MOCAA Celebrates Fifth Annual Gala to Landmark 10th Anniversary Celebration in 2027 and welcomed close to 200 artists, patrons, and friends of the institution from across the globe to its fifth annual Gala on Friday, 20 February 2026. The event plays a critical role in supporting the museum’s mission to exhibit, collect, preserve and [...]

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|]]> Zanele Muholi Makes History with the 2026 Hasselblad Award https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/03/09/zanele-muholi-makes-history-with-the-2026-hasselblad-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zanele-muholi-makes-history-with-the-2026-hasselblad-award&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zanele-muholi-makes-history-with-the-2026-hasselblad-award Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Profiled Entrepreneurs]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=54484 Zanele Muholi Makes History with the 2026 Hasselblad Award, the most prestigious honour in global photography, in recognition of a lifetime of radical visibility and resistance.   Johannesburg, South Africa – In a landmark moment that reverberates from Umlazi townships to the world stage, the Hasselblad Foundation has named Zanele Muholi the 2026 Hasselblad Award laureate – the first [...]

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|]]> 20th Century Modernist Highlights Offer Collectors Important yet Accessible Works https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/03/09/20th-century-modernist-highlights-offer-collectors-important-yet-accessible-works/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20th-century-modernist-highlights-offer-collectors-important-yet-accessible-works&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20th-century-modernist-highlights-offer-collectors-important-yet-accessible-works Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=54493 Strauss & Co sets out its stall as the premium destination for fine art sales in South Africa as the company continues with an exciting curatorial programme and a roster of monthly online sales the 20th Century Modernist Highlights Offer Collectors Important yet Accessible Works. Each set of sales in a packed programme for 2026 has [...]

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|]]> Graham Beck at the Intersection of Luxury Wine, Art and Innovation https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/01/26/graham-beck-at-the-intersection-of-luxury-wine-art-and-innovation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=graham-beck-at-the-intersection-of-luxury-wine-art-and-innovation&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=graham-beck-at-the-intersection-of-luxury-wine-art-and-innovation Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Fine Beverages, Cigars & Bubbles]]> Fine Beverages, Cigars & Bubbles>Luxury Bubbles]]> Fine Beverages, Cigars & Bubbles>Luxury Cigars]]> Fine Beverages, Cigars & Bubbles>Luxury Whisky]]> Best Vintage Wines]]> Wine Tips]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=54232 Robertson, South Africa — In a rare convergence of fine art and viticultural craftsmanship, Graham Beck unveils its inaugural Artist’s Retreat — an immersive residency that invites acclaimed creatives to reinterpret the estate’s profound sense of place. Conceived as a celebration of terroir, artistry and the pursuit of excellence, the initiative positions Graham Beck at the [...]

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|]]> Creative Block Exhibition Returns to Gqeberha with Eastern Cape Artists in Focus https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/12/16/creative-block-exhibition-returns-to-gqeberha-with-eastern-cape-artists-in-focus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creative-block-exhibition-returns-to-gqeberha-with-eastern-cape-artists-in-focus&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creative-block-exhibition-returns-to-gqeberha-with-eastern-cape-artists-in-focus Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=54060 Art lovers in Gqeberha are once again invited to experience an extraordinary showcase of contemporary South African art at the annual Creative Block exhibition, which returns to the friendly city’s iconic GFI Art Gallery from 4 December 2025 to 30 January 2026. This Creative Block Exhibition Returns to Gqeberha with Eastern Cape Artists in Focu [...]

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|]]> Bree Street Welcomes Emotions Of The Sun, Veuve Clicquot’s Global https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/12/09/bree-street-welcomes-emotions-of-the-sun-veuve-clicquots-global/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bree-street-welcomes-emotions-of-the-sun-veuve-clicquots-global&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bree-street-welcomes-emotions-of-the-sun-veuve-clicquots-global Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Fine Beverages, Cigars & Bubbles>Luxury Bubbles]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=53911 Bree Street Welcomes Emotions Of The Sun, Veuve Clicquot’s Global. Veuve Clicquot’s international photographic exhibition in collaboration with Magnum Photos. The gallery, painted in the Maison’s iconic Yellow Pantone 137c, stands as a sunny landmark in the heart of the city’s creative district for the duration of the exhibition from 4-21 December. Following acclaimed showcases [...]

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|]]> Backsberg and Heidi Steck: A Curated Summer Shopping Experience — The Ultimate Way to Toast the Festive Season https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/11/14/backsberg-and-heidi-steck-a-curated-summer-shopping-experience-the-ultimate-way-to-toast-the-festive-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=backsberg-and-heidi-steck-a-curated-summer-shopping-experience-the-ultimate-way-to-toast-the-festive-season&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=backsberg-and-heidi-steck-a-curated-summer-shopping-experience-the-ultimate-way-to-toast-the-festive-season Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Fashion Designers]]> Fashion Tips]]> Luxury Fashion Designers]]> Luxury Handbags]]> Other Fashion Accessories]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Luxury Jewellery]]> Luxury Timepieces]]> Food]]> Best of Reds]]> Best of Whites]]> Best of Wine Blends]]> Best Vintage Wines]]> Wine Specials]]> Wine Tips]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=53484 This festive season, craftsmanship takes centre stage as Backsberg Family Wines partners with acclaimed designer Heidi Steck for a truly unique event — the launch of Heidi Steck’s Summer 2025 Catalogue, hosted within the newly reimagined Backsberg Tasting Facility in the Franschoek Valley. On 29–30 November 2025, guests are invited to join Heidi Steck and [...]

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|]]> Investing in African Luxury Art: Strauss & Co November Flagship Sales Unveiled https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/11/10/investing-in-african-luxury-art-strauss-co-november-flagship-sales-unveiled/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=investing-in-african-luxury-art-strauss-co-november-flagship-sales-unveiled&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=investing-in-african-luxury-art-strauss-co-november-flagship-sales-unveiled Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=53327 A major event in the Johannesburg auction calendar, Strauss & Co’s November Flagship Sales (17–19 November 2025) will showcase the finest South African modern and contemporary art across four auctions. The live-virtual Evening Sale (Tuesday, 18 November, 7pm) features landmark works from museum retrospectives of Maggie Laubser, George Pemba and Alexis Preller Maggie Laubser’s double-sided [...]

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|]]> New Benchmark for Irma Stern Portraits of Women at Strauss & Co Auction https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/10/30/new-benchmark-for-irma-stern-portraits-of-women-at-strauss-co-auction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-benchmark-for-irma-stern-portraits-of-women-at-strauss-co-auction&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-benchmark-for-irma-stern-portraits-of-women-at-strauss-co-auction Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=53193 Stern portrait from 1946 sells for ZAR21 731 250 / US$ 1 266 619 A chorus of enthusiastic bidders, five on the telephone and one in the salesroom, competed for Irma Stern’s magnificent 1946 portrait Malay (Black Headdress) when it went on sale during the third edition of Strauss & Co’s annual The International Sale on Tuesday, 28 October [...]

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|]]> Experience Water-Verse by Hanien Conradie — A Powerful Reflection on Water and Consciousness at Spier Wine Farm https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/10/20/experience-water-verse-by-hanien-conradie-a-powerful-reflection-on-water-and-consciousness-at-spier-wine-farm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=experience-water-verse-by-hanien-conradie-a-powerful-reflection-on-water-and-consciousness-at-spier-wine-farm&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=experience-water-verse-by-hanien-conradie-a-powerful-reflection-on-water-and-consciousness-at-spier-wine-farm Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Entertainment]]> Events and Festival]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=53013 Water is life. It flows through our bodies and the ecosystems we depend on. It nourishes plants, shapes landscapes, and sustains all living things. Without it, there can be no regeneration, no farming, no future. Hanien Conradie’s new exhibition at Spier Wine Farm, Water-Verse: Traces of the Traceless (Spore van die Spoorlose), invites us to [...]

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