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Art Museums in Cape Town Central
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Art Museums in Cape Town Central
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- Venture593520West Kirby, UK21 contributionsMy husband is an artist and sculptor and will always enjoy a gallery visit and I am happy to accompany him. What made this visit so good was the tour and talk by the in house art historian Rory.
With an encyclopaedic knowledge of the building and the art he kept the group captivated for an hour. If you visit the gallery do attend the tour.
The building is the star attraction and as an old granary seeing the roof where the old silos where is fascinating. The cafe is great food and good value.Written 25 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BendigoMomBuffalo54 contributionsThe first room of the gallery can be a little off-putting, because it's chock full of artwork of different genres and time periods, all crammed together, with some hanging far above the line of sight. But things get better as you move to other areas.
My favorite piece was a stunning sculpture, "E-Mukishi," by artist Maurice Mbikayi. His website explains that "mukishi," from the Luba language, means a spirit that can be used for good or bad. This sculpture, made of computer keys, cables, mice, and a game control stick, represents the Internet as a mukishi.
Right now there's an extensive exhibit of works by Esther Mahlangu, including an embellished BMW, fashion items, a television, a series of hard hats and other items. You can watch a brief video interview with her about the origins and philosophy of her artwork.Written 2 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - livia blancoSao Paulo, SP12 contributionsThis place is a MUST GO if you are in Cape Town! The collection is inside the African Trading Port on the top floor and is entirely free.
It is possible to see an enormous amount of interesting things from all over Africa!Written 8 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nancy F2 contributionsI had never bought a piece of "real art" before and was quite nervous about taking this step, especially with a gallery on a different continent (I live in the US.) All my interaction with the Christopher Moller Gallery was a pleasure. I cannot say enough kind words about Mr. Moller himself and Mr. Claasen, who arranged all the logistics for shipping insuring, and payment of my unbelievable acquisition of an Ablade Glover painting. Both of them were encouraging, patient with my many questions, humorous and a joy to work with. This was all in all a wonderful experience.Written 5 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DamonAtlanta, GA30 contributionsBeautiful art in a beautiful neighborhood!! Very small but packs a punch with the beautiful art that they have. If you're looking for pieces of history and culture this is the place. The artwork was phenomenal. Also got a chance to see the artist creating more beauty while there.Written 22 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KateCraneBriggsRosebank, South Africa25 contributionsIt is like stepping back in time visiting this exhibition in the cross building/wall of the Castle. My favourites were the paintings of what Cape Town used to look like (eg Strand Street and Long Street). The ceramics, furniture and rooms are top quality antiques all relating to the place. So this is a good one if you are interested in Cape Town's past, especially 18th and 19th centuries ie colonial periods.
It is a great way to escape the heat and tourists!Written 19 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kyle TLondon, UK1 contributionSo ive been popping in and out of this gallery, and i never fail to see new and exciting things! The shop always has a feeling of calm but at the same time excitement! The recent comic art I`ve seen was spectacular and that`s not even the best part!! They support LOCAL artists!!! something of a rare site and i have utmost respect for the owners for realising what`s important and trying to revitalise or recreate the way Captonians see the art of today!!! KEEP IT UP! You guys are legend!!!Written 26 April 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Highcliffe_HouseGordon's Bay, South Africa61 contributionsIn 2014 Cape Town will be the Design City of the World. Things should be happening here all the timeWritten 13 March 2012This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- robdotinfoCape Town, South Africa163 contributionsThe art inside this small museum is wonderful: images of South Africa and its peoples in the form of lithographs, drawings and watercolours, dating from the late 1600s to the early 1800s. The richness of the history captured in the images is wonderful – and fascinating.
But, for some reason (to preserve the artworks perhaps), they are displayed in such low levels of light that not only can the images barely be seen, but visitors are likely to fall over low tables placed in the centre of each room (not kidding, I didn’t see it at all).
The garden is unkempt and full of weeds. You can see that it was magnificent at one time; it’s sad to see it as it is now.
The buildings are in a dreadful state, paint peeling, tiles cracking and woodwork rotting. The gazebo in the garden is beginning to sag to one side. It’s a depressing prospect for a lovely, historical building.
The brass work is shiny and bright however – the air was filled with smell of polish as one of the staff busily applied elbow grease to the metal fittings. Incongruous to say the least.
There's a friendly little black cat - he crossed our path in the garden and then came up to us to have a chat. Good luck?
The museum really needs to find a different way to display the art – perhaps each room could be equipped with a sensor that turns the light up when someone enters.
This could be an 4 or 5-star attraction with a little effort - a little maintenance and better display of the art is all that needs to happen.Written 21 July 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
