Explore Artists in South Africa
Find Contemporary, Modern, and Emerging Artists in South Africa
Mandla Reuter
Johannesburg, South Africa
Mandla Reuter is a South African artist known for his conceptual installations and subtle interventions that explore systems, boundaries, and the elusive nature of place. His work often uses minimal gestures and common materials to question perception, control, and the structures that define our environment.
Lulama Mlambo Wolf
Johannesburg, South Africa
Mlambo's paintings and sculptures explore themes of African spirituality and mythology, creating abstract, symbolic works that evoke a sense of mystery and wonder.
Gerda Scheepers
Cape Town, South Africa
Scheepers’s multimedia works explore themes of memory, identity, and the politics of representation. Her practice challenges dominant narratives and power structures.
Asemahle Ntlont
Cape Town, South Africa
Ntlont’s works often explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage. Her practice blends personal narratives with broader social commentary.
Igshaan Adams
Cape Town, South Africa
Adams's tapestries and installations explore themes of cultural identity, memory, and the complexities of post-apartheid South Africa. His work is marked by a sense of meticulous craftsmanship and a deep engagement with his cultural heritage.
Kemang Wa Lehulere
Cape Town, South Africa
Wa Lehulere's multidisciplinary work explores themes of history, memory, and the politics of representation in post-apartheid South Africa. His practice often involves installation, performance, and writing.
Jared Ginsburg
Cape Town, South Africa
Ginsburg's drawings and sculptures, often incorporating found objects and natural materials, explore themes of memory, identity, and the relationship between humans and the environment. His work is marked by a sense of quiet contemplation and a deep connection to the natural world.
Donna Kukama
Johannesburg, South Africa
Kukama's performance and installation works, often incorporating text and found objects, explore themes of history, memory, and the politics of representation. Her practice challenges dominant narratives and power structures.
Sabelo Mlangeni
Johannesburg, South Africa
Mlangeni's photographic works, characterized by their documentary style and social commentary, explore themes of identity, community, and the everyday lives of marginalized individuals in South Africa. His work is marked by a sense of empathy and a commitment to social justice.
Lerato Shadi
Berlin/Gaborone, Germany/South Africa
Shadi's performance and video works, often incorporating her own body, explore themes of identity, gender, and the politics of representation. Her practice challenges dominant narratives and power structures.