Eclectica Contemporary at FNB Joburg Art Fair 2024 We are honoured to participate in the FNB Art Fair in Johannesburg, the longest-running African art fair with a presentation in three sections of the fair: HUB, MAX and GIF. African-owned and run, with Mandela Sibeko as the director, this event stands as a beacon of creativity and cultural exchange, offering a stately atmosphere that
Whispers in the Night In this exhibition, we bring together the works of three exceptional artists from different corners of the globe, each at a unique stage in their artistic journey. Through their distinct styles and perspectives, they explore the rich themes of spirituality, folklore, and contemporary art, offering a diverse and profound exploration of these universal concepts. Together, they present a captivating dialogue
Yasmine Yacoubi and Nina Holmes Yasmine Yacoubi Yasmine Yacoubi is an artist with a rich and diverse background, having lived across four continents, which has deeply influenced her artistic journey. Growing up between Dresden and Casablanca, and later living in places like France, Australia, Chile, and presently South Africa, has expanded her sensitivity and connection to the world. Yacoubi’s artistic exploration began in
Eclectica Contemporary is pleased to present Hot Mess, the third iteration of our collaboration with Morgenster Wine Estate, showcasing works by Good Good Boy. Good Good Boy’s work is multidisciplinary and inspired by the experience and reflection of ‘self’ amidst the swirling influences of the internet, pop culture, social media, socio-politics and intra and interpersonal relationships. Good Good Boy gives this a go through
The Repenters, a show by Hasan and Husain Essop The Repenters Mask, as noun and verb, is typically understood as a disguise. We hide our faces behind a mask. Or, we better express ourselves in-and-through a mask. Despite the thrill a mask inspires, it is never merely a prosthetic or artificial extension. This is because we are as much extensions of objects, as
The Baddies of Isandlwana, a solo show by Desire Marea Desire (Duma Buyani) was born in the serene coastal town of Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, in 1991. Today, he makes his home and hones his craft in the vibrant community of Amandawe, within the same province. Orphaned at the tender age of six, Desire was nurtured by a close-knit extended family, whose dynamism and unwavering
Yasmine Yacoubi Yasmine Yacoubi is an artist with a rich and diverse background, having lived across four continents, which has deeply influenced her artistic journey. Growing up between Dresden and Casablanca, and later living in places like France, Australia, Chile, and presently South Africa, has expanded her sensitivity and connection to the world. Yacoubi’s artistic exploration began in 1997, and since then, she
Greywacke Eclectica Contemporary is pleased to present Greywacke, a solo show by Jacobus Kloppers. The title Greywacke embodies the essence of this exhibition, drawing from the stone formation utilised by early Dutch and British colonisers in the construction of iconic architectural marvels. The dense, dark grey stone, adorned with white feldspar crystal lines and red ochre quartz layers, serves as both canvas and
Passages Eclectica Contemporary is pleased to present Passages, the second iteration of our collaboration with Morgenster Wine Estate, showcasing works by Nina Holmes. The exhibition opens on Saturday, 11 May 2024 at Morgenster Wine Estate, Vergelegen Avenue, Off Lourensford Rd, Somerset West, Cape Town. The process of altering or intervening to create work is a significant quality of Nina Holmes’ practice, and she often
When I visited Venice eighteen years ago it was overrun with migrants. The experience left a vivid and lasting impression. It also made the invitation to the 60th Venice Biennial all the more ironic, considering the theme "Foreigners Everywhere." Unsurprisingly, numerous pavilions delved into the ongoing impact of colonialism. As for my highlights? They are the Netherlands Pavilion – Ced’art Tamasala – which
