Hester Rupert Art Museum
Hester Rupert Art Museum
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Foodie935
Johannesburg, South Africa235 contributions
Sept 2020
Worth a visit. Beautiful restored building and interesting architecture. A stunning art collection, exhibited well in terms of space and lighting.
Written 11 October 2020
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Crazyredpepper
Plattekloof, South Africa719 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
A small gallery but wow the art is certainly worth it. The building itself with the exotic ceiling is an art firm itself. After visiting the Jan Rupert Centre, that was the appetizer, we could not wait to see the Hester Rupert Art Museum. It did not disappoint. Usually when I go to a gallery it is very rare for me to find an art piece I can connect with. I was shocked to find that I could connect with most pieces here. That is how powerful the art is. I was so happy that my kids also enjoyed it. A lot of oohing and aahing....
Written 21 December 2019
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Elizabeth B
Langebaan, South Africa47 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
The gallery is small but has a great selection of older well know South African Artisit. The layout and information is good and the staff friendly and knowlegeble.
Written 23 May 2017
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LlewellynPatrick
Sandton, South Africa197 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
Our mother-in-law recommended we go here. I know the beauty of art is in the eye of the beholder. I didn't enjoy what was on show and left after 10 minutes.
Written 28 February 2016
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ryetee
Miramont-de-Guyenne, France144 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
A beautiful old building with an interesting history which has been immaculately restored and houses an excellent collection of art by SA artists. Well worth a visit even by non-art gallery aficionados like me.
Written 12 February 2017
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Barbara F
Cape Town, South Africa9 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Strange to see this random collection of artists that I knew in the 60's. Charming reception and good information available. Worth popping in.
Written 28 March 2016
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Jill d
Port Elizabeth, South Africa2 421 contributions
Sept 2015 • Solo
This is an interesting collection of work produced by South African artists and is housed in a charming building which used to be a Dutch Reformed church. It fell into disuse and was due to be demolished but the industrialist Anton Rupert was instrumental in saving the building and had it restored to its former glory.
The cruciform groundplan has been retained, as has the magnificent wooden lecturn. Its a good space for a gallery - far better than the intended garage which was planned to be erected here!
S.African artists at the time were asked to donate some of their work to build up the collection - by no means is it fully representative of art in general from the 60's onwards, but it is fascinating to view, none the less. Some of my favourites are there - Boonzaaier, Zakkie Eloff and Hugo Naude.
There is a nominal entry charge of R10 per person - nothing really as the upkeep of such a place must be quite costly! It really is well worth a visit!
The cruciform groundplan has been retained, as has the magnificent wooden lecturn. Its a good space for a gallery - far better than the intended garage which was planned to be erected here!
S.African artists at the time were asked to donate some of their work to build up the collection - by no means is it fully representative of art in general from the 60's onwards, but it is fascinating to view, none the less. Some of my favourites are there - Boonzaaier, Zakkie Eloff and Hugo Naude.
There is a nominal entry charge of R10 per person - nothing really as the upkeep of such a place must be quite costly! It really is well worth a visit!
Written 3 October 2015
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590johnjohn
United Kingdom23 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Discovered this serious, striking, important collection of 20th century South African art, almost by chance. The experience is worth so much more than the R10 entrance fee!
Written 31 May 2024
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MikeWMouse
Pretoria, South Africa269 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
The gallery is a beautifully restored historic building with a collection of South African artists work that is quite unique. The story of the gallery and collection is an inspiration and make it a worthwhile visit if you have a few moments to spare in Graaf Reinett.
Written 27 September 2019
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AlwaysSafari
Bath, UK142 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Some interesting South African art work, mostly mid-century.
Part of the art of the town and well worth a visit
Part of the art of the town and well worth a visit
Written 10 January 2019
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