Eclectica Contemporary is pleased to present Going Guerrilla, a group show featuring Good Good Boy, Emma Hapner, Elspeth Vince, Willemien de Villiers, Ruschka du Toit, Julia Swanepoel Pepler and Karlien van Rooyen. “Do women have to be naked to get into the Met Museum?” Nearly four decades later, we find ourselves asking similar questions. While some progress has been made, the fundamental issues 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
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
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 swathes of wild colour and self-deprecating humour - creating works that are playfully chaotic yet vulnerable, naive and sensitive. My work sits at the
The Non-Art Crowd by Ashraf Jamal African matters, in this case its art, is a fraught wager, given the burden of history, immoral expediency, fetishism, and a greater range of prejudicial and projected perceptions as to what Africa, a benighted continent, might mean for the world. Here, I must show my hand, and return to Steve Bantu Biko’s prophecy, that Africa would give the
Figures (In) Flux: The Future of Portraiture from Africa Curated by Nkhensani Mkhari Eclectica Contemporary is thrilled to present Figures (in) Flux: The Future of Portraiture from Africa, curated by Nkhensani Mkhari. The delicate interplay between self-perception and external representation forms a critical lens through which artists navigate their creative trajectory. This dynamic not only shapes individual artistic expression but also fuels broader
Eclectica Contemporary is pleased to present its showcase for this year's FNB Art Joburg Fair, which features artists from Southern, Western and North Africa, each of whom contribute significantly to the ongoing discourse surrounding contemporary African art.
