La Motte is excited to announce another eagerly anticipated seasonal art exhibition: Life is a Dream opens in the La Motte Ateljee on 15 November. The title is inspired by the 17th-century Spanish play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, which reflects on the line between reality and illusion, exploring a perplexing question: where does…
Got a blank wall? Artist Proof Studio is ready to talk to you. Original South African art, live printmaking and creative experiences come to The Art Quarter in Sandton Do you have a blank wall at home and no idea what to put on it? Ever wondered how an original print is made? Or…
Since its inception in 1967 in Switzerland, the Montreux Jazz Festival has commissioned artists to give each edition its unique face. Keith Haring, Andy Warhol and David Bowie are among those who answered that call, each capturing something of what live music feels like. For the first Franschhoek edition, Sam Nhlengethwa made the official artwork. For 2027,…
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has developed one of the city’s most anticipated annual cultural programmes, CONFECTIONS X COLLECTIONS (CxC), which pairs the hotel’s afternoon tea confections with slow-fashion collections. Co-curated with independent sustainability platform Twyg, the showcase returns for its fifth edition from 5th-7th November. The multi-day event pays homage to the…
Returning from 1–30 November 2026, Franschhoek Creates celebrates the valley’s thriving creative community with a month-long showcase of South African talent. Bringing together leading galleries, celebrated artists and distinctive creative spaces, the programme spans contemporary art, sculpture, ceramics and botanical works, offering a compelling glimpse into the depth and diversity of Franschhoek’s artistic offering. At…
Design Week South Africa, presented by Pinterest, returns to Cape Town from 22-25 October 2026, bringing together designers, architects, artists, makers, brands and creative practitioners for four days of exhibitions, conversations, workshops, product launches and studio experiences across the city. Under the theme The Shape of Us, the programme considers how design reflects the people…
Step into a season of colour, texture and imagination at Muse Gallery. Explore an inspiring selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics by South African and international artists, set among the beauty of Franschhoek. Take your time, discover something unexpected, and experience art in a tranquil mountain setting. Private viewings available on request. Muse Gallery,…
Franschhoek comes alive with creativity when Franschhoek Creates transforms the valley into a vibrant celebration of art, culture and collaboration. Bringing together local artists, galleries, performers and creative minds, this annual festival offers an inspiring programme of exhibitions, performances and immersive experiences across the village’s galleries, studios and cultural spaces. From contemporary art and established…
Design Week South Africa, presented by Pinterest, has launched the Johannesburg programme for its upcoming edition, bringing together designers, artists, architects, makers, brands, creatives and the public across the city. Taking place across multiple venues and creative spaces, the programme explores the ideas, people and places shaping Johannesburg today — from design and craft to…
La Motte’s association with the art of renowned South African landscape artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886 – 1957) dates back to early 2002, with the creation of the estate’s premium wine, the Pierneef Collection. Ever since, Pierneef’s love for that which is truly South African, as well as his passion for his art are echoed…