Exhibitions

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.

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.

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.

Landscape painter Joanna Lee Miller will present her debut solo exhibition 'Here I Find' at StateoftheART Gallery in Cape Town from 24 June until 15 July.

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.

On 15 October 2022, the artists and curators of FABRICATION hosted a Finissage event, inviting visitors to take part in an interactive session of stitching on fabric while chatting with the artists about their artwork on show.

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 is thrilled to announce an upcoming group exhibition curated by Tanja Truscott featuring Abstract art with five artists who explore a visual conversation.

The official opening event of the 2021 StateoftheART Gallery Award Finalists Exhibition - presenting the 10 Finalists' work on show to the theme 'On The Brink: Visualising Climate Change'. Strijdom van der Merwe gave the opening address and Jennifer Reynolds announced the Award winner: Sylvester Zanoxolo Mqeku!

StateoftheART is pleased to announce the ten artists shortlisted for the 2021 StateoftheART Gallery Award.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

On 7 June as part of First Thursdays, we opened SUPER NATURE, a group exhibition of paintings by Catherine Ocholla, Karen Wykerd and Joanne Reen. Howling Media took some photos of the event.

On 3 May we opened 'Immure' - a solo exhibition by Minien Hattingh.

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

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.

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

"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.

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.

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.

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...