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Renowned artist Lisette Forsyth is set to unveil her latest solo exhibition, “ALL THE BUZZ”, a poignant exploration of nature, society, and the intricate parallels between the two. On show at StateoftheART from 30 November to 21 December 2024.

The 25 best ways to discover Cape Town's East City: a local's guide to the best of this buzzy neighborhood.

The Inside Guide features StateoftheART Gallery in their list of the best places to visit in Cape Town's East City Precinct. Read an excerpt or the full article for inspiration on where to eat, drink and shop.

StateoftheART is delighted to announce the upcoming group exhibition titled Heaven and Earth, featuring the works of four remarkable female artists: Kristen McClarty, Catherine Ocholla, Laurel Holmes, and Karen Wykerd. This captivating exhibition of paintings and printmaking will be on display from 04 - 25 November 2023, at 50 Buitenkant Street in Cape Town.

Read our exclusive interview with Durban based artist Nicole Pletts and her latest series of beachscape paintings.

On 24 June 2023, StateoftheART hosted the opening reception of Joanna Lee Miller's debut solo exhibition ' Here I Find' featuring landscape paintings created on site around the Cape Peninsula.

A new mosaic artwork has been installed outside StateoftheART Gallery on Buitenkant Street. A public art project by Spier Arts Trust, the mosaic features a bird designed by local artist Robyn Pretorius.

Writer David Gorin spent a day in the East City of Cape Town and wrote about his experiences on Wanted Online Magazine. Read an excerpt featuring StateoftheART Gallery, the group exhibition on show and art from our Stockroom

Artist Tharien Smith created a temporary mural on the StateoftheART Gallery windows as part of the International Public Art Festival (or IPAF) in Cape Town in 2023.

On Saturday 25 February 2023, StateoftheART hosted the opening reception of the group exhibition 'TIME & TIDE (wait for no man)', featuring new work by 7 South African artists.

Opening in February 2023, StateoftheART presents a group exhibition of new work by 7 artists exploring the passage of time. Read the press release here.

Read Sylvester Zanoxolo Mqeku's opening address at his debut solo exhibition 'Birth of the Alter Natural' at StateoftheART on 3 December 2022. Mqeku's unique sand cast ceramic sculptures are the result of his Master dissertation research and pose questions about humankind's existence and future on Earth.

StateoftheART is delighted to announce 2021 Award winner Sylvester Zanoxolo Mqeku’s upcoming solo exhibition “Birth of the Alter Natural'', opening on 3 December in Cape Town and featuring his unique sand-cast ceramic sculptures.

On 24 September 2022 StateoftheART hosted the Opening of our second artist-led exhibition 'Fabrication: a message folded, moulded and stitched', featuring 8 women artists and curated by Kristen McClarty and Laurel Holmes. Read the inspiring opening address by Gretchen van der Byl and see some photos of the event.

StateoftheART is delighted to announce an upcoming group exhibition curated by Kristen McClarty and Laurel Holmes, on show at the Cape Town Gallery from 24 September 2022.

On 7 May 2022 StateoftheART hosted the opening of an artist-led exhibition curated by Tanja Truscott, including new works by 5 abstract artists who created their work in a visual conversation. See some photos from the event and read Tanja Truscott's opening address.

StateoftheART Gallery and artist Lisette Forsyth teamed up to take part in the International Public Art Festival (or IPAF) in February 2022, with Lisette creating a temporary mural painting on the Gallery windows.

Read the next part of our StateoftheART Gallery guide where we focus on Art Galleries to visit in the city centre of Cape Town.

If you're visiting the Mother City and want to know the best art spaces to see the latest selection of original South African art from Cape Town - we have you covered! Read our guide to Cape Town Art Galleries, starting with the East City.

See photos and videos from the opening event of 'CREASE', a solo exhibition by Karla Nixon of contemporary artworks made from paper and inspired by textiles.

Introducing our new team member Simthandile Witbooi who is joining the Gallery to assist with logistics and artwork admin.

On Saturday 20 February, we hosted the opening event of 'INTIMACY' by Lisette Forsyth. The artist created a small, intimate space to relax and join her in an intimate conversation.

On 24 October we opened Laurel Holmes' debut solo exhibition 'Water Mark' at the Gallery in Cape Town. Watch our recap video or read the opening address by Helen Walne.

A current status update from Jennifer Reynolds, owner of StateoftheART Gallery regarding Covid-19 in South Africa.

Mother and son due Pascale and Claude Chandler opened their joint exhibition 'Liminal Timeline' on 12 February 2020 at StateoftheART Gallery in Cape Town.

Fadiel Hermans, Michaela Rinaldi and Sarah Danes Jarrett are featured in the Summer 2019/2020 publication of Southern Vines Magazine.

We chat to Cape Town based artist Kitty Dörje about her ink drawings and printmaking in this interview and glimpse into her day-to-day life in the studio.

On Saturday 9 November, we learnt about Grace Kotze's solo exhibition 'Wonderland' in a walkabout with artist.

Photos from the opening reception of 'Wonderland' - a solo exhibition of painting and sculpture by Durban based artist Grace Kotze.

On 3 October we opened 'SÕLUS HYDRO' - a solo exhibition of paintings by Port Elizabeth based artist Joanne Reen.

Helen van Stolk, Joanne Reen and Selvin November are featured in the Spring edition of Southern Vines Magazine, available in stores nationwide from September 2019.

An exciting evening to celebrate the second edition of the StateoftheART Gallery Award and the top ten Finalists with work on show. We also announced the 2019 winner - Balekane Legoabe.

On Wednesday 12 June we opened 'Uncharted Territory' - the debut solo exhibition by Karen Wykerd featuring her paintings and embroideries.

On 7 March 2019 we opened NEXUS : a solo exhibition of new portrait paintings by Durban-based artist Corné Eksteen.

In October 2018, StateoftheART hosted two human-size Matryoshka Dolls courtesy of the Russian Federation as an art project in support of their bid to host the World EXPO 2025 in Russia.

Karen Wykerd and Christine Crowley are featured in the Winter 2018 Southern Vines Magazine.

This week the East City will be abuzz with many noteworthy art exhibitions, live music and fine food offerings.

We have an exciting selection of recently exhibited and new artwork available for you to view at our Cape Town gallery.

StateoftheART is featured in City Views: a free Central City Newspaper in Cape Town.

On 1 March 2018, StateoftheART opened the solo exhibition of Lizelle Kruger, entitled 'Cape Town Memoirs and Dangerous Liaisons'. With opening speeches by C T Gilfellan and Simon Norton.

Drummond Murphy and Lizelle Kruger are featured in the Art Scene section of Southern Vines' Autumn issue.

StateoftheART participated in the #CoCreateSA DESIGN FESTIVAL, which aims to celebrate and examine the power of design to tackle current socio-economic and environmental challenges within an African context.

Elinor Spears performed at the exhibition opening of The Marks We Make on 25 January, improvising a musical response to the artworks on show.

Two StateoftheART artists are profiled in the Summer 2017/2018 issue of the Southern Vines magazine.

Three StateoftheART artists are profiled in the Spring 2017 issue of the Southern Vines magazine.

"Walking through the streets of Cape Town is like walking through a huge art gallery. Apartment blocks, buildings and bridges are brought to life with striking murals and graffiti by local street artists. There are also numerous art galleries, where you’ll be introduced to amazing sculptures, paintings and photography by local and international artists. Highlights include Gallery Momo, Whatiftheworld, StateoftheART, and Ava, one of Cape Town’s oldest non-profit galleries." - The Culture Trip

Cape Town is set to become the "hottest art capital in the Southern Hemisphere in 2017" according to Bloomberg - and we're thrilled that StateoftheART has been included in their list of favourite galleries!

For our October First Thursdays on 6 October we opened LIFE.BODY.TIME, a group exhibition of work by Bettie Coetzee-Lambrecht, Chris Denovan, Michaela Rinaldi, Jodi Hugo, Janna Prinsloo and James de Villiers.

The Spring 2016 edition of Southern Vines features StateoftheART rising artist Chris Denovan.

On 1 September we opened a solo exhibition of new paintings by Mila Posthumus, entitled PORTRAIT which opened on Thursday, 1st of September in conjunction with the First Thursdays event.

For our August First Thursdays on 4 August we opened ANIMALIUM MAGICIS - a truly enchanting exhibition by Sally Rumball. The exhibition runs until 20 August.

Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to join us for the opening of 'Scapes: Rhythms Of An Environment' on 7 July. Artists: James de Villiers, Karen Wykerd, Joanne Reen, Catherine Ocholla, Janna Prinsloo, Laurel Holmes, Lezanne Kotze.

The Winter edition of the Southern Vines lifestyle magazine features StateoftheART artist Kendall-Leigh Nash. Read all about it here.

On June's First Thursdays we opened our first group exhibition for the year, 'Beneath the Skin'. Participating artists: Claude Chandler, Corné Eksteen, Ntobeko Mjijwa, Kendall-Leigh Nash, Gary Frier, Damien Schumann, Sarah Walmsley, and Andrew Ntshabele.

Yin Yang I by Corné Eksteen features on the cover of the June edition of Good Taste Magazine. There is also a short interview with the artist on page 44.

Our May exhibition is a solo exhibition by Zaan Claassens, "Walking on Water". The art of Zaan Claassens is a celebration of life. In her exhibition, WALKING ON WATER, her primary focus is on water: what happens on its surface, how it varies, how light plays on it, how its moods change.

On 7 April 2016 we opened ORGANISM, the second solo exhibition of Janet Botes. Showing recent work inspired by the scientific-biological nature, but also the spiritual symbolism, of an organism.

Every first Thursday of the month participating galleries in Cape Town stay open until late so people can walk the galleries after work. We took some photographs before things became super busy...

Tie The Knot wedding blog says that "A more wonderful gift for a just married couple than an original piece of art to place above the fireplace, or on a spot on the wall in the kitchen, you won’t find."

The Design Tabloid gives the skinny on StateoftheART...

Hendri Pelser of the Sunday Times interviews Jennifer Reynolds, founder of virtual gallery StateoftheART.

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