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Take a cultural tour around the city of Johannesburg and explore the many art galleries and craft markets on offer. From an array of typically African arts and crafts, such as grass baskets and tall painted figures on show at Amatuli, to the impressive collection of contemporary art in the highly prestigious Goodman Gallery, the Jozi art scene has a niche for any arts and culture enthusiast.
Check out the dazzling collection of ethnic arts, crafts and artefacts gathered from around Africa displayed at the modern and spectacular Art Africa. Continue to CIRCA, a new art gallery in Rosebank which boasts amazing views of the tree-lined city while celebrating the art and architecture of Johannesburg.
View prints, paintings, sculptures and ceramics crafted by some of the world’s most famous artists, such as Picasso, at the commercial Gallery On The Square. After an afternoon of browsing the art on offer, attend one of the many craft markets that feature masks and wooden carvings, beaded dolls, wire baskets and a variety of other authentically African curios.
Choose to explore the local art and design marketplace Work Shop New Town, which features the latest up-and-coming talent and their wares. Or opt for a more upmarket shopping experience, and visit the newly revamped Sandton City and Rosebank Mall or Hyde Park Shopping Centre for exclusive offerings.
• View African art made out of recycled items
• Admire noteworthy art from local and international artists
• Witness thought-provoking exhibitions at the Linda Goodman Gallery
• Shop unique African craft markets
Amatuli
Amatuli offers thousands of multicultural African arts and crafts. Displays include carved crocodiles, fish and snakes from Swaziland and dug-out canoes from Central Africa. Here you’ll also find hangings, grass baskets, benches, headrests, tall painted figures, masks, horns, wooden antelope heads, bronze heads and more from all over Africa.
Art Africa
Art Africa offers a dazzling collection of ethnic arts, crafts and artefacts from around Africa. There are two sections, one of which stocks contemporary and often recycled items crafted by community groups, while the other has a wide selection of wooden headrests, statues and sculptures, grass bowls and bright African fabrics.
Everard Read Gallery and Circa House
The Everard Read Gallery houses noteworthy collections by highly acclaimed local and international artists. Having worked to source fine art for decades, Everard Read has profoundly stimulated the tastes and sophistication of art collectors in a country somewhat isolated during apartheid. In 2009, the CIRCA building was developed alongside the gallery, boasting a series of profound and powerful exhibitions. CIRCA has become a celebration of art and architecture in Joburg and features amazing views of the tree-lined city.
Gallery on the Square
This commercial gallery in Sandton focuses on prints, paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Visit the gallery to admire renowned international artists including Picasso, Joan Miró, and David Hockney.
Linda Goodman Gallery
The Goodman Gallery is one of the most distinguished international contemporary art galleries. It highlights influential contemporary artists who strive to shift perspective and engender social transformation. Recently commemorating its 50th anniversary, the Gallery is well-known for offering a frequently changing programme of thought‐provoking exhibitions by various artists throughout the year.
Craft Markets
One of the greatest selections of African arts and crafts can be found at the recently refurbished Rosebank Mall Craft Market, the Lesedi Cultural Village and the Welwitschia Country Market situated at Hartbeespoort Dam. These vibrant and lively marketplaces feature masks and wooden carvings, beaded dolls, wire baskets and a variety of other authentically African curios.
General Shopping
There are several highly recommended world‐class centres in Johannesburg that offer sensational shopping opportunities. These include the Work Shop New Town shops dedicated to local, cutting-edge designers. There’s also the newly revamped Sandton City and Rosebank Mall, as well as the upmarket Hyde Park Shopping Centre which offers established and exclusive brands.
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Amatuli
Amatuli offers thousands of multicultural African arts and crafts. Displays include carved crocodiles, fish and snakes from Swaziland and dug-out canoes from Central Africa. Here you’ll also find hangings, grass baskets, benches, headrests, tall painted figures, masks, horns, wooden antelope heads, bronze heads and more from all over Africa.
Art Africa
Art Africa offers a dazzling collection of ethnic arts, crafts and artefacts from around Africa. There are two sections, one of which stocks contemporary and often recycled items crafted by community groups, while the other has a wide selection of wooden headrests, statues and sculptures, grass bowls and bright African fabrics.
Everard Read Gallery and Circa House
The Everard Read Gallery houses noteworthy collections by highly acclaimed local and international artists. Having worked to source fine art for decades, Everard Read has profoundly stimulated the tastes and sophistication of art collectors in a country somewhat isolated during apartheid. In 2009, the CIRCA building was developed alongside the gallery, boasting a series of profound and powerful exhibitions. CIRCA has become a celebration of art and architecture in Joburg and features amazing views of the tree-lined city.
Gallery on the Square
This commercial gallery in Sandton focuses on prints, paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Visit the gallery to admire renowned international artists including Picasso, Joan Miró, and David Hockney.
Linda Goodman Gallery
The Goodman Gallery is one of the most distinguished international contemporary art galleries. It highlights influential contemporary artists who strive to shift perspective and engender social transformation. Recently commemorating its 50th anniversary, the Gallery is well-known for offering a frequently changing programme of thought‐provoking exhibitions by various artists throughout the year.
Craft Markets
One of the greatest selections of African arts and crafts can be found at the recently refurbished Rosebank Mall Craft Market, the Lesedi Cultural Village and the Welwitschia Country Market situated at Hartbeespoort Dam. These vibrant and lively marketplaces feature masks and wooden carvings, beaded dolls, wire baskets and a variety of other authentically African curios.
General Shopping
There are several highly recommended world‐class centres in Johannesburg that offer sensational shopping opportunities. These include the Work Shop New Town shops dedicated to local, cutting-edge designers. There’s also the newly revamped Sandton City and Rosebank Mall, as well as the upmarket Hyde Park Shopping Centre which offers established and exclusive brands.
