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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.

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

Read the article from House & Garden magazine about Sylvester Zanoxolo Mqeku and his upcoming solo exhibition of Sand-cast ceramic sculptures at StateoftheART Gallery in November 2022.

Artist Fadiel Hermans is interviewed in Purely Local magazine in June 2022, sharing the inspiration behind his art, his favourite spots in Cape Town and his love of thrifting on the weekends!

Read an interview with printmaking artist Kristen McClarty in the April 2022 issue of the South African Artist Magazine.

Sylvester Zanoxolo Mqeku, the winner of the 2021 StateoftheART Gallery Award is a Featured Artist in the 65th issue of the South African Artist Magazine, published in November 2021.

Read an interview with watercolour artist Leigh Tuckniss in the October 2021 issue of the South African Artist Magazine.

Read an interview with artist Anina Deetlefs in Issue 63 of the South African Artist's Magazine - available from August 2021.

Read an interview with drawing and printmaking artist Kitty Dörje in the 63rd issue of the South African Artist Magazine, available from August 2021.

Read an interview with contemporary artist Chris Denovan in the 62nd issue of the South African Artist Magazine, on shelves in June 2021.

Juanita Oosthuizen, Noeleen Kleve and Nicole Pletts are featured in the Winter edition of Southern Vines Magazine, available online and in stores nationwide from June 2021.

Janet Botes is interviewed and her art is featured in the 61st issue of the South African Artist Magazine. Learn more about her digital artworks and artistic process in this article.

John Roome is featured in thre 60th issue of the South African Artist Magazine, talking about his printmaking techniques and inspirations.

Richie Madyira, Andre Serfontein and Adele Potgieter are featured in the Autumn 2021 edition of Southern Vines Magazine.

Artist Claude Chandler is featured in Issue 59 of the South African Artist Magazine!

Balekane Legoabe, winner of the StateoftheART Gallery Award, is interviewed in Issue 58 of the South African Artist Magazine

Artist Chris Denovan chats to the Art Investor Podcast about his paintings on plexiglass and investing in emerging artists.

Anina Deetlefs, Janet Botes and Sue Kaplan are featured in the Summer 2020 Southern Vines Magazine.

Kufa Makwavarara is interviewed in Issue 57 of the South African Artist Magazine, published in November 2020.

Ras Silas Motse is featured in Issue 56 of the South African Artist Magazine, talking about his inspirations and creative process.

Fadiel Hermans is featured in Issue 55 of the South African Artist Magazine, talking about his inspirations and creative process.

Balekane Legoabe, Shakes Tembani and Tanja Truscott are featured in the Spring 2020 publication of Southern Vines Magazine.

Zona Magadla is featured in this article by Artthrob’s Misha Krynauw exploring minimalist and monochrome artworks with a readerly approach.

Jennifer Reynolds from StateoftheART is interviewed in this Sunday Times article on the SA Art market post Covid-19 Lockdowns.

The Cape Town CCID interviewed Claude and Pascale Chandler about their joint exhibition in February 2020.

Jo Roets is featured in the South African Artist Magazine, describing her sculptural process with air-drying clay and the importance of self-discipline when running her art practice within a business model.

Lisette Forsyth, Kitty Dörje and Gary Frier are featured in the Autumn 2020 Southern Vines Magazine in Art Scene.

Read about StateoftheART in BD Art February 2020. Jennifer Reynolds talks digital art platforms and the 'bricks and clicks' approach.

Shakes Tembani is featured in the 50th Issue of the South African Artist Magazine, talking about his journey to become an artist and his painting inspirations and process.

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

Jennifer Reynolds, owner and founder of StateoftheART Gallery chats to artist Claude Chandler in this Art Pod episode by Blended Podcasts.

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.

Heidi Shedlock's vibrant floral painting graces the cover of the Winter edition of Southern Vines Magazine, and the unique clay works of Jo Roets and printmaking of Laurel Holmes are featured.

Luke Folb interviewed Jo Roets about her solo exhibition at StateoftheART Gallery, published in the Weekend Argus on 12 May 2019.

Andrew Ntshabele, Corné Eksteen and Mila Posthumus are featured in the Autumn 2019 edition of Southern Vines magazine.

Janna Prinsloo is featured in Issue 39 of the South African Artists Magazine, discussing her painting process and latest body of work.

Chloe Obermeyer and Janna Prinsloo are featured in the Summer edition of Southern Vines Magazine.

Kufa Makwavarara is mentioned in this Sunday Times article on the exhibition 'Five Bhobh - Painting at the End of an Era' on show from 12 September - 31 March 2019 at Zeitz MOCAA.

Jo Roets speaks to the Weekend Argus about her artistic journey that led to winning the Gallery Award 2018 with her clay artworks.

The Gallery Award finalists are featured on Homeology.co.za - a South African Blog about creating a beautiful home.

Alex Marmarellis and Grace Kotze are featured in the Spring Edition of Southern Vines Magazine.

Karen Wykerd is featured in Issue 35 of The South African Artist Magazine, discussing her Pursuit of Light in her paintings of the Urban Landscape.

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

Sue will be showcasing her new series “Lie of the Land” at Design Joburg at the Sandton Convention Centre 25th -27th May 2018

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

Andrew Ntshabele is featured in The South African Artist Magazine Issue 30 with an article discussing his process and the inspiration he finds in the inner city of Johannesburg.

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

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

Deidre Maree is interviewed in the February 2018 South African Garden and Home Magazine.

Artist Liffey Joy features in the January 2018 edition of SLOW Magazine.

Art.co.za lists the inaugural State of the Art Gallery Award as one of their top picks for art competitions in 2018.

"Art galleries and museums are popping up all over the Mother City, which also plays host to a huge annual art fair, making Cape Town a vibrant and active epicentre for art; one of the biggest on the continent. So, whether you’re a visitor from distant shores, a culture vulture from the interior, or a local wanting to expand your horizons, here are some of the puzzle pieces, the galleries and attractions, that comprise Cape Town’s thriving art scene." - Southern Vines

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

Corné Eksteen's work is featured in The South African Artist Magazine Issue 29 with an article discussing his painting process, work and the influence of Francis Bacon.

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!

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

StateoftheART curator Bongani Njalo has been recognised as a rising star by the Mail & Guardian newspaper who have listed him their top 200 young South Africans for 2016.

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

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 sister site www.stateoftheartgallery.com.au was picked by the local GQ Australia magazine as a source for buying high quality limited edition photographic works. "But traversing the online art market is fraught with peril so GQ has done the digging for you and can safely recommend any of these online gallery’s and many of its artists." Read more ....

Artist Michaela Rinaldi features in the February 2016 edition of SLOW magazine - read all about it here!

Our Australian sister site www.stateoftheartgallery.com.au is featured as one of the best places to buy affordable art.

StateoftheART artists Janet Botes and Janet Ranson's work form part of a feature in the Country Life magazine about Site_Specific land art at Wildekrans Country House in Houw Hoek

The Southern Suburbs Tatler features artist Janet Botes following her recent return from South Korea.

StateoftheART artist Adrienne Silva is featured in the October edition of Garden and Home. Read more....

StateoftheART artist Michaela Rinaldi is featured in the August edition of Livingspace magazine. For artist Michaela Rinaldi, learning more about herself starts with a paintbrush....

When it comes to showing off your one-of-a-kind pictures and collectables, how you display them is just as important as what you're displaying. Jennifer Reynolds offers her tips in the July edition of SA Garden and Home.

Thinking of buying art online, but not sure how to go about it? StateoftheART Gallery shares their expert advice to help get you started. Interview by Michaela Stehr of Visi Magazine.

"The Net's made it simpler than ever to collect art - and that's great news for local artists" writes Claire Barnardo for the Sunday Times.

Here's what you need to know about buying art online and at online-only auctions: Andrea Vinassa speaks to Jennifer Reynolds of StateoftheART and Emma Bedford of Strauss Online in this article for Zimbali Resort Life, Kwazulu Natal's premier lifestyle magazine.

SA Garden & Home includes StateoftheART gallery in their pick of February highlights, from things to do and seasonal shopping to decor news and the best places to visit.

There's no doubt that moving into your first home is an enormously exciting prospect, but it can be a little daunting as well. We rounded up 15 excellent pieces of advice from those in the know. Compliled by Candice Botha.

The March edition of Get It magazine writes about our new exhibition space in Cape Town and features 'Red Room' by Floris van Zyl.

Work by Mary-Louise Bicket features in the Trade Secrets section of the March edition of House & Garden.

The Dec 2012 issue of Leadership Magazine features stateoftheart-gallery.com as "a site definitely worth visiting and certainly a great gift choice for this festive season, ever-lasting, appreciating in value and full of meaning"

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."

Local entrepreneurs like online gallery owner Jennifer Reynolds use the internet to connect buyers with artworks.

The Design Tabloid gives the skinny on StateoftheART...

It’s no secret that South Africa is swarming with gifted artists, and yet platforms to showcase and promote this talent remain few and far between.

The March 2012 edition of the South African Art Times profiles StateoftheART in their Business Art section.

Monique Duval writes about StateoftheART in the March edition of The Cape Towner

As an end-of-year bonus purchase - or just a well deserved spoil - you may be inclined to invest in a 'bit of beautiful' for your walls - a purchase that may see multiple returns in pleasure and value...

ARTSMART - art news from Kwazulu-Natal talks about StateoftheART's newly launched Collectors Resale service

The April issue of SA Garden & Homes highlights StateoftheART as an online shop specialising in affordable artwork.

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

StateoftheART features in Get It magazine's 'The Buzz' hotlist as the place to buy art for your Valentine....

Artist Vivien Kohler features in the 22nd Oct - 14th Nov edition of the Big Issue. Read his thoughts about the importance of using a virtual gallery as an additional marketing tool for his work.

Buying art with the click of a mouse: StateoftheART is an online shop for affordable, original art.

Looking for beautiful but affordable art? Then visit StateoftheArt Online Gallery.

StateoftheART is South Africa's leading online gallery where you can find affordable art by graduate artists - recommended by Standard Bank.

Looking to buy fine art drawings or limited edition art prints for sale? The Sandton Chronicle highlights StateoftheArt as an online gallery offering affordable paintings for sale, including abstract art and art photography at reasonable prices.

Where can you find landscape paintings and watercolour paintings by contemporary fine artists? We are thrilled to be featured by the Hummingbird as the perfect place to find a masterpiece.

Buying art online is the new way to shop. Whether it's an original piece of contemporary art or you'd like to buy fine art prints, log onto our website to view our wonderful selection of South African art.

Browse our art for sale and invest in the artists of the future when you buy affordable paintings for sale online at stateoftheart-gallery.com