RK Contemporary - De Waterkant

March 07, 2024 - March 30, 2024

16 Dixon Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa

Building on a decade of successes and strong reputation for showcasing a well-chosen selection of established and emerging artists, RK Contemporary is thrilled to announce our expansion from Riebeek Kasteel into Cape Town. Located in the heart of De Waterkant on 16 Dixon Street, this is the latest venture by curator and owner, Astrid McLeod in collaboration with Fibre Design.

Escape from reality and come and immerse yourself in the curated contemporary South African paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Whether you are on a quest to find that perfect piece of art for your home, a collector or just a lover of cultural experiences, we invite you to join us as we embark on this exciting new chapter of RK Contemporary.

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Fibre Designs and RK Contemporary Unveil Exclusive Collaboration

Pioneering Art and Luxury Floor Ware

Cape Town, 7 March 2024: Fibre Designs, South Africa’s leading designer of handwoven floor ware and RK Contemporary, a Riebeeck Kasteel based art gallery, are thrilled to announce a collaboration which will see local artists exhibiting at the Fibre Designs studio in De Waterkant, Cape Town.

This partnership brings together Fibre Designs' expertise in crafting luxurious, handwoven rugs and RK Contemporary's commitment to curating contemporary South African art.

Fibre Designs and RK Contemporary share a passion for pushing boundaries and reimagining traditional concepts," says Piere Antoine at Fibre Designs. "This collaboration represents a convergence of our dedication to quality craftsmanship and RK Contemporary's commitment to promoting established and emerging local talent."

The collaboration will see a collection that marries Fibre Designs' signature textures with the bold, contemporary artworks curated by RK Contemporary. The result is a blend of form and function, transforming living spaces into immersive environments that reflect both style and substance.

"We are excited about the possibilities that this collaboration brings," says Astrid McLeod, owner and curator at RK Contemporary. "It's not just about combining textiles with art; it's about creating an experience within the spaces we inhabit. Together, Fibre Designs and RK Contemporary aim to elevate the way people perceive and interact with their surroundings."

RK Contemporary will curate regular exhibitions at the Fibre Designs Studio in De Waterkant featuring contemporary art across a variety of disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and ceramics.

For more information visit www.fibredesigns.co.za and www.rkcontemporary.com