For the October edition, you can expect Lehlogonolo Masoabi's layered works in the Atrium followed up with the incredible group exhibition, Thorned at Gallery 1. Once you've been inspired, head to the Make Station to create your own artwork. And as always, Keyes delivers when it comes to food and drinks with a variety of restaurants offering delicious meals, such as The Prawnery, Momo Kuro, Kanpai, Marble, and BGR, as well as Pantry for yummy soft serve. When all is seen and done, round the night off at MIX Cocktail Bar with some beats and drinks.
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Lehlogonolo Masoabi in the Atrium
Ahead of Design Week South Africa 2025, BLAQUE INQ Contemporaries presents a pop-up solo exhibition in the Atrium for Joburg-based artist Lehlogonolo Masoabi. An alumnus of Artist Proof Studio, Masoabi creates striking mixed-media paintings, drawings, and prints. His abstract, layered pieces explore the intricacies of life, thought, and form, tracing both its creation and destruction. This showcase is worth lingering at.
Save the date: Join Masoabi for a walkabout and a glass of wine on Thu, Oct 9 from 18:00.
Get creative at the Make Station
After a brief hiatus, the popular Make Station returns to Keyes Art Night. This social initiative puts a twist on the idea of an open studio as the Atrium is turned into an all-inclusive art workshop. Grab a seat and create your own artwork inspired by the exhibitions at Keyes. Make sure to submit your work at the end for a chance to be featured in a special community exhibition.
The intricacies of pain at Gallery 1
Gallery 1 at Keyes Art Mile focuses on how artists grapple with and overcome pain in their group exhibition Thorned. With works by Wim Botha, Alexis Preller, Judith Mason, Cecil Skotnes, Cecily Sash, Helmut Starcke, and Jackson Hlungwani, the exhibition provides a fascinating look at how these greats of South African art contended with pain like the rest of us, and invites us to find meaning within it.
Pause for a drink and a meal
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 is great for a casual bite – a favourite is the creamy chicken tikka masala pasta. Add appetising Asian street food to the lineup 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.
Sip and spin at MIX Cocktail Bar
There's no need to change locations once the galleries start to close. Head upstairs to MIX Cocktail Bar at MESH Club for something to sip on while you jam to live DJs. This week Black Chyld, MassMaine, HouseCat, MacZitoSA, and Copasetik Sole will be keeping the grooves going.
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