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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...