For the July edition of Keyes Art Night you can enjoy the work of South Africa's iconic 20th-century artists with Looking Back, Seeing Now at the newly renovated and gorgeous Gallery 1. Next catch BKhz's wonderfully intimate group exhibition Either way, with you on the ground floor. Then join Aspire Art and Artist Proof Studios for their panel discussion Why young people should collect art? as well as an accompanying exhibition.
As always, Keyes delivers when it comes to food and drinks with a variety of restaurants offering tasty meals, such as The Prawnery, Momo Kuro, Kanpai, Marble, and BGR and Pantry for yummy soft serve. There'll be live music at Freshly Ground and, when all is seen and done, round the night off with DJ sets at Mix Cocktail Bar.
Keep reading for all the details.
South African modernist masters dazzle in Gallery 1
The newly renovated Gallery 1 space at Keyes Art Miles re-launches in style with Looking Back, Seeing Now – an exhibition of over 20 South African modernist masters. The lineup is spectacular, featuring work by the likes of Edoardo Villa, Gerard Sekoto, Walter Battiss, Irma Stern, JH Pierneef, and more. "Together, their works trace a vibrant, often defiant arc across the 20th century – through realism and abstraction, exile and resistance, sacred form and radical play," reads the exhibition text.
Reflections on love at BKhz
Whether its the tenderness of touch from someone you love, the liberating effect of community or the longing to belong, the artists on show for BKhz's group exhibition Either way, with you explore the varied and powerful emotions that coming into contact with others conjures.
Start your art collection
Aspire Art and Artist Proof Studios join forces to bring an exhibition of affordable art as well as a panel discussion aimed at young collectors wanting to enter the art market.The panel discussion kicks off at 18:00 and will bring together young artists, gallerists, curators and auctioneers to discuss the importance of art collecting, as well as strategies and advice on how to go about kickstarting your collection. Paired with the exhibition, its a great way to expand your perspectives on the art world.
Where to eat and drink
While art is front and centre at Keyes Art Night, you certainly won't be leaving hungry, given all that Keyes has to offer on the dining front. Enjoy beautifully crafted sushi at the Japanese-fusion restaurant Kanpai or giant tiger prawns on the hibachi grill at The Prawnery. Book via Dineplan. Freshly Ground has an expanded menu and now serves drinks. For a tried and true favourite, add tasty Asian street food to the line-up at Momo Kuro on the top floor of the Trumpet building, or try the ramen at Momo's street-level store. Burger and fries? Keep it easy at BGR. Unwind with sunset drinks at Marble (also in the swanky Trumpet building), and if soft serve is your thing, head down the parking lot stairs to Pantry. At just eighteen bucks a pop, you'll be glad we told you.
Easy beats at MIX Cocktail Bar
Once you've caught up with all the Keyes art offerings, head upstairs to MIX Cocktail Bar at MESH Club for something to sip on while you jam to live DJs.
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