Visual Arts in Mzansi

From township murals to world-class galleries — South Africa’s visual art scene is vibrant, bold, and unstoppable. Discover emerging talents and cultural stories.

Picture of Mukhethwa, South African visual artist in his studio

Mukhethwa: Contemporary Artist

South African contemporary artist whose bold, cubism-inspired paintings celebrate the beauty and resilience of township life. His work reimagines daily struggles and connections, from the pride hair culture in Sisterhood to the strength of single mothers in Motherhood, offering a vibrant and human narrative of community

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Portrait of Mandy Logan, South African fashion & music artist

Portrait of Mandy Logan, south african fashion model & musician

Spotlight Artists

Street mural in Johannesburg capturing urban South African visual art essence

Charlize Theron

From Benoni to the Big Screen: The Remarkable Acting Career of Charlize Theron, inspiring visual storytelling in Mzansi cinema.

Shady

Known for amazing cubism and graffiti. Painting Gauteng on his way to national dominance in visual arts.

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Frederick Brownell

Abstract painter blending traditional techniques with contemporary color palettes, creator of the SA flag's iconic design.

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Sarafina

The Musical-Film Phenomenon That Echoed Apartheid's Defiance and Shaped a Nation's Spirit through powerful visual and performing arts.

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Vibrant cultural scene in Soweto highlighting South African visual and performing arts heritage

“Mzansi’s art tells the stories the world forgot.”

— Katapila Kakkun

Galleries & Exhibitions

Goodman Gallery

A global platform spotlighting contemporary South African voices in visual arts.

Zeitz MOCAA

The largest museum of contemporary African art in the world, right in Cape Town, showcasing Mzansi's finest.

Everard Read

One of Africa’s oldest commercial galleries, bridging history and modernity in visual exhibitions.