South Africa is home to a diverse group of people, with each culture representing a unique contribution to art. For a well-rounded lifestyle, we look at some of the most special places to call home that feature a thriving art scene you can get stuck into.
How does art build community?
Art and culture are important in developing relationships and sustaining cohesive environments. Through a united love and appreciation for the arts, communities share common ground and work together to ensure future generations experience the art that makes South Africans special. Art in all forms such as theatre, music, dance, paintings, sculpture or literature adds to the landscape of a rich nation.
Johannesburg takes the top spot
With renowned art galleries, a wealth of people with disposable income and a focus on producing inspired pieces, Johannesburg is a force to be reckoned with in the art world. The City of Gold doesn’t shy away from bold, contemporary art displayed in exhibits in The Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Gallery MOMO and more. There are also successful independent galleries that thrive on the support of art collectors and enthusiasts of local works. If you’re interested in moving cities and still want to easily fill your home with original artwork, Johannesburg has you covered.
Cape Town is for the classics
The art scene in Cape Town is one that is hard to miss. With a gallery around every corner, exhibits and performances almost daily and an emphasis on art in schools, Cape Town is nurturing young artists and showcasing their talents. This is the perfect city for dipping your toes into your creative side, whether you enjoy the simplicity of supporting live music at markets or viewing major art at galleries such as the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art, WhatiftheWorld Gallery, The Iziko South African National Gallery, or the Everard Read Gallery in Franschhoek. With an expansive art scene Cape Town sees a widespread interest in arts and culture. From Stellenbosch to Hout Bay, you can find imagination and artistic prowess wherever you look.
Hotels in Cape Town’s city centre and in the Winelands share a love for Victorian and Dutch-style architecture that inspires property owners to style their homes after.
Durban celebrates cultural diversity
KwaZulu-Natal centres itself proudly around celebrations of a myriad of cultures. With a saturation of Indian and Zulu heritage, the city displays its art scene at the KwaZulu-Natal Society of the Arts, Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, Durban Art Gallery, the African Art Centre and more. The Playhouse Company is Durban’s answer to a sophisticated performing arts theatre and the line up is always booked with international and local shows of the highest standards. Durban’s art scene involves locals from neighbourhoods in the suburbs and city who come together to create masterpieces for the community. Areas such as Morningside, La Lucia and others have burgeoning artistic groups that aim to make a difference.
Pretoria puts its best foot forward
Sharing the cosmopolitan electricity of Johannesburg’s art scene, Pretoria features a concentrated supply of modern artistry. Here, you can gain architectural inspiration from some of the country’s larger-than-life mansions and estates or show your support for local young artists from the UNISA Art Gallery. Pretoria finds a way to portray the history of South Africa while incorporating the modern-day challenges and wins.
Port Elizabeth is home to an art revival
With this vibrant city being renamed Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth has seen an awakening of the art scene with landmarks such as the Ron Belling Art Gallery, Hand in Hand Visual Art Studio and the Wozani Art Gallery, to name a few. Find joy in browsing the authentic displays and get involved in the regular viewings and shows that happen.
For a lifestyle change that is fulfilling and enriching, it’s wise to invest in one of South Africa’s artistically diverse cities. Seeff has an endless list of properties in the country’s most valued areas. Contact us today to find the perfect home for you and your family.
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