The August House/Cape Town Collab was an exploration of art institutions and their role in our communities. The project took a historical approach but is firmly rooted in contemporary practice. Through this collaboration, we wanted to think about our local creative industries, their histories and to reflect on the ways the creative community has had to navigate a cultural exchange in a time of great disturbance. Cultural platforms, such as August House in Johannesburg, the Association for Visual Arts (AVA) in Cape Town and commercial galleries throughout the country, play an important role in the visual arts eco-system, each providing artists with a different but necessary element in the furthering of their careers.

Participating artists included:

Diane Victor

Fatima Tayoob Moosa

Grace Mokolapa

Michele Rolstone

Navel Seakemela

Nik Ker

Nyakallo Maleke

Percy Maimela

Roland Gunst / John K. Cobra

Sam Nhlengethwa

Thalente Nkomo

Vivien Kohler