Cape Town Art Galleries - Vibrant and Trendy

Cape Town is not only one of the most picturesque cities in South Africa, but it boasts a vibrant and cosmopolitan culture as well as a long and interesting history. Over the years many South African artists have seen fit to express this dynamic mixture through art.

Cape Town may have a strong sense of history but it is also very much a trendy hot spot on the South African coastline. It is here that the warm Indian Ocean and cold Atlantic meet in a tumultuous blend and it is also here that art bubbles and explodes in the form of paintings, sculptures and much, much more. One of the city’s top galleries is the South African National Gallery which features, not only old and new artworks, but international painting and sculpture. The gallery's collection is largely permanent, but is varied from time to time. There is also a touch gallery for the blind to explore, and films and lectures which provide visitors with additional information. Of course, this is certainly not the only great art gallery in Cape Town so why not spend some time viewing the fresh and bold ideas expressed in various mediums by leading South African artists at the various galleries around the city? We’ve listed a few below to help get you started.

S.A National Art Gallery
Government Avenue, The Gardens, Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0)21 467 4660

Hout Bay Gallery
112 Main Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0)21 790 36181

African Image
52 Burg Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0)21 423 8385

User Comments & Reviews

Chi-Chi Kathrene
2010-02-10 23:49:29

hello!!south africa is oh so most beautiful!

Marcel du Plessis
2010-01-20 18:06:33

Hello Judy. Please let me know if you are interested in a guided art tour of South Africa or just in JHB or CT.

Admin
2009-11-10 14:58:56

Thank you for visiting SouthAfrica.com. As we are not directly affiliated with the SA National Art Gallery, could you please visit their official website at : http://www.iziko.org.za/sang/ for additional information. We wish you well with exploring our beautiful country.

Dill-Macky Judy
2009-11-10 00:11:28

Is There a Guided Tour on Sunday 11th April 2010 for a group from Australia showing the influences that shape African Art today?

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