Winter is a peak period of summer tourism in South Africa, with many people coming from the Northern Hemisphere to escape the cold and spend the festive season in a hot, sunny location. Nel is a contemporary art gallery in Cape Town that also partakes in the vibe of the summer season and holds the annual art salon during the months of tourist influx. Welcome to the Summer Salon 2024 | 2025, a group exhibition offering a great opportunity to admire all kinds of and works by international artists and make a lucrative purchase on a vacation.
What Will You See at the Summer Salon 2024 | 2025?
The Summer Salon is a traditional annual salon-like art exhibition held by Nel to let tourists embrace the unique art landscape of Africa and obtain interesting contemporary works at a good price. This year, the Summer Salon 2024 | 2025 is opening on November 30, 2024, and will last until January 31, 2025.
A salon-type art display means that the art objects cover the walls of Nel from the bottom to the top in a seemingly chaotic manner. The display is rotating, with some art objects being removed from the display and replaced with others as time passes by. Such an approach allows Nel’s curators to exhibit as many promising artists as possible and give each of them an equal opportunity to enhance their visibility. This way, the salon never loses its freshness and the aha effect, even for returning visitors. It combines affordable artworks with high-caliber art pieces that every seasoned art collector may be dreaming of.
Among this year’s highlights are colorful paintings by Kagiso Reuben, abstract expressionist works by , Stephen Sack’s wood installations, paintings by Chika Idu, and many more. With such a diverse selection of works, Nel presents all types of contemporary African art, allowing every interested visitor and buyer to find a piece to their liking.
Why Visit South Africa in Winter?
December and January are traditionally associated with cold, snow, and festive Christmas fuss for the majority of the Northern part of the planet’s residents. Yet, for people in South Africa, it is the start of the hot summer season, when the country welcomes many tourists tired of the cold, gray weather and wishing to spend time in the sunny, warm climate. This period is also filled with many events and gatherings, so you’re promised a truly festive mood throughout your holiday stay there. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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