References
John Jacob Interiors – Cape Town
Interior designer John Jacob Zwiegelaar’s aesthetic approach is a holistic one, from the architecture of the space and custom furniture pieces down to the trimming on the last cushion. For John, interiors need to have narrative, layers of meaning that work together to create not just a cohesive living environment, but also an experience that engages the senses. John’s process is meticulous, with no detail overlooked, whether that means redesigning the structural layout to a complete overhaul of decor pieces, the end goal is always constant: The pursuit of harmony above all else.
Since establishing John Jacob Interiors in 2004, John has gone on to create highly bespoke interiors from Cape Town and Johannesburg to London, Berlin and Oslo.
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Lezanne van Heerden – Cape Grace
Lezanne van Heerden is a Cape Town-based art and design consultant. With two decades of experience in running art fairs, establishing galleries, and shaping the South African collectible design industry, she stands at the unique intersection of creativity and commerce.
Lezanne commissions, curates, and consults on art and design pieces for private, corporate, and hospitality clients seeking contemporary works that add value and inspire audiences.
Most recently, she curated the art and decorative objects collection for the newly renovated Cape Grace hotel.
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Everard Read Gallery / CIRCA – Cape Town / London
Originally founded in Johannesburg in 1913 Everard Read is South Africa’s oldest commercial gallery. An important contributor to the already vibrant cultural life of Cape Town, Everard Read maintains a strong and unique identity for itself.
A programme of both solo and group exhibitions is often accompanied by publications serving to showcase established contemporary artists as well as the emerging younger generations.
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Ebony/Curated – Cape Town / Franschhoek
Marc Stanes, Dewald Prinsloo and Leonard de Villiers co-founded EBONY/CURATED in 2007 and they now have three Galleries in Franschhoek and Cape Town dedicated to a program of contemporary and historic African art including specific design and craft.
EBONY/CURATED Cape Town opened in 2009 and is a stand-alone gallery in the CBD representing a core group of both young and established international and local artists from the African Diaspora. EBONY/CURATED has held a number of significant solo and group exhibitions and regularly participates in local and international art fairs.
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Galia Gluckman – Cape Town / Sydney
Galia Gluckman produces large-scale multi-faceted artworks in her medium of choice: pigment ink on cotton paper and collage. Reflecting varied contemporary concerns, Galia highlights ongoing creative and social conversations through her exploration of atmospheric and emotive themes. Wide ranging in their hybrid of environmental and social references, they draw upon contemporary notions of the passage of time, referencing the mixture of creative subcultures that ebb and flow through the limitless global community.
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Phillippa Duncan – Vault Research
Phillippa Duncan is an independent advisor and researcher with an unwavering belief that every nugget of information we come across should be shared within the art industry and beyond.
She is also the art advisor and curator for the Claude Bouscharain and Erik Laubscher Foundation.
Her personal focus is South African art from 1930 to 1980, but is also keenly aware of the importance of developing fresh dialogue within her clients collections by adding contemporary artworks in order to do so. She keeps tabs on exhibitions and movements within the primary and secondary markets in order to provide up-to-date information to her clients.
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Galleria Gibello – Cape Town
Caroline Gibello‘s affinity to Africa, and her insatiable thirst for travel, has led to a body of work imbued with a quiet, serene essence and deep appreciation for our natural world. Her photographic prints, with their signature sun bleached palate and soft toned hues, continue to inspire patrons from all corners of the globe. They are Caroline’s unique and intuitive way of expressing her innate appreciation for the beauty of our planet.
In sharing her images, she hopes to contribute to the critical shift in consciousness around the preservation and conservation of our precious home.
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Delaire Graff Estate – Stellenbosch
A world-class art destination in the Stellenbosch Valley, Delaire Graff Estate offers a rare chance for art aficionados to view some of Laurence Graff’s personal art collection in an outstanding setting. Frequently named one of the world’s top art collectors, Laurence Graff’s collection at the Estate is a carefully curated showcase of some of South Africa’s finest contemporary artists.
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Ellermans House – Bantry Bay
Ellerman House sits perched on the slopes of Lion’s Head in the prestigious Bantry Bay residential area in Cape Town. The elegant Cape Edwardian mansion was once the home of the shipping magnates, Sir John and Lady Ellerman and is known for having one of the most beautiful ocean views in South Africa.
Their expansive collection includes works by Pierneef, Laubser, Preller and Sekoto. Contemporary South African art is well represented by John Meyer, Debra Bell and Kentridge amongst others. Their art gallery artfully tucked into the mountain is a masterpiece in its own right.
