Date: Saturday 1st March 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 4 pm
Venue: Meta Foundation, 4th floor, Studio 401, August House, 76 end street, Doornfontein
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The curatorial thinking
The term salon refers to the gatherings of intellectuals, artists, and creatives, where ideas and art are exchanged in intimate, collective settings. Historically salons were spaces of dialogue and innovation, fostering cultural connections and the free exchange of creative thought. Vanguard, on the other hand, refers to the avant-garde movements of the 19th and 20th centuries, which challenged and pushed the boundaries of artistic expression. Salon Vanguard draws on this rich history, positioning itself within a long tradition of creativity and innovation.
This exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists whose work reflects the ongoing evolution of contemporary art. Serving as a fundraiser, Salon Vanguard showcases a range of creative practices that contribute to the dynamic landscape of art today.
In this era of expansive artistic expression, artists continue to push boundaries, connecting their work to both the world around us and the worlds they create. Salon Vanguard celebrates art’s power to challenge perceptions, inspire dialogue, and deepen our understanding of both external and imagined realms
Abigale Calisse
Alpheus Twala
Alpheus Ngoepe
Bafana Nyathi
Bekithemba Mdluli
Camilla Pontiggia
Chantal Masinga
Dustin August
Ivy Ndebele
Kamogelo Machaba
Keabetse Maake
Kholofelo Simon Moshapo
Lesego Tatiana Ditshego
Lindani Nyandeni
Mongezi Ncombo
Musa Mafika
Nandipha Mbulawa
Naledi Mosifana
Nicola Bouwer
Ofentse Links
Oteng Keabetswe
Sagwadi Mohlabi
Samson Chambala
Sihlobo Bukhosi Moyo
Siyabonga Vilakazi
Thabang Tshabangu
Thamsanga Mfuphi
Thulani Gankca
Lindo Zwane
Wisani Manyisi
Zandri Oosthuysen