Why Contemporary African Art Matters
African art is deeply rooted in the vibrancy of centuries of storytelling, symbolism, ritual, and craftsmanship. It preserves indigenous knowledge and cultural identity that are essential to unders...
Dirk Durnez & Katlijn Pynket: The Visionaries Behind Art@Africa
Art@Africa, nestled in Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront, is more than just a gallery—it’s a living, breathing platform for the voices of contemporary South African artists. At the heart of thi...
Minki and the Starfish
THE UNVEILING OF MINKI AND THE STARFISH
Art@Africa Gallery Cape Town Written by Alwill Westcott.
Art@Africa’s owner and impresario Dirk Durnez,has joined forces with the prolific sculptor and paint...
A New Public Sculpture that Honours Women
When 20,000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 9 August 1956 to protest having to carry pass books, there was no stopping them standing up for themselves. They recognised their pow...
“FOUR DECADES OF SCULPTURE AND MONUMENTAL CREATIONS”
Art@Africa creates immersive art experiences that elicit powerful emotions in its audience in their the gallery, situated in the Silo District of the Cape’s V&A Waterfront and a sculpture garde...
Johan Steyn Solo Minki and the Sunbird
Art@Africa’s owner – Impresario Dirk Durnez and sculptor, painter Johan Steyn have utilised their talents and worked together to produce the beautiful tale of Minki and the Sunbird. Having seen a q...