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.
MEDIA RELEASE BY MARISE LERM:
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
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