Johannesburg Further Distractions
Johannesburg has a surprising number of excellent galleries, ranging from the corporate to the private and the off-beat to the mainstream. Three are recommended for their commitment to African and South African works. The Johannesburg Art Gallery houses traditional African art, contemporary South African landscapes and the particularly interesting William Kentridge collection. The Goodman Gallery encourages contemporary South African artists, with works by William Kentridge, Penny Siopis, Willie Bester and Sue Williamson, among others. The Kim Sacks Gallery displays traditional South African artefacts and contemporary South African crafts.
A comprehensive listing of all of South Africa's galleries (address, telephone, e-mail and websites) can be found at www.art.co.za.
Johannesburg Art Gallery
This Edward Lutyens-designed building houses impressive collections of 17th-century Dutch paintings, 18th- and 19th-century British and European art, 19th-century South African works, a large contemporary collection of 20th-century local and international art and a print cabinet containing works from the 15th century to the present.
King George Street (off Klein Street), Joubert Park
Tel: 011 725 3130.
Website: www.joburg.org.za/whatson/fineart.stm
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 1000-1700.
Free admission.
Goodman Gallery
163 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood
Tel: 011 788 1113.
Website: www.goodman-gallery.com
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 0930-1730, Sat 0930-1600.
Free admission.
Everard Read Gallery
6 Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank
Tel: 011 788 4805.
Website: www.everardread.co.za
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1300.
Free admission.
Alliance Française
The Alliance hosts contemporary South African and international art exhibitions, usually by solo artists. Exhibitions are solicited through proposals.
17 Lower Park Drive, Parkview
Tel: 011 646 1169.
Website: www.alliance.org.za
Free admission (some exhibitions charge).
The Premises
Civic Theatre, Loveday Street, Braamfontein
Tel: 011 877 6800.
Website: http://onair.co.za/thepremises
Opening hours: Tues-Sat 1200-2000 or by appointment.
Free admission.
Standard Bank Gallery
Corner of Simmons and Frederick Streets, city centre
Tel: 011 631 1889.
Website: www.standardbankgallery.co.za
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1630, Sat 0900-1300.
Kim Sacks Gallery
153 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood
Tel: 011 447 5804.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700, Sat 1000-1500.
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