
MM Editor•Apr 19, 2026
Norval Foundation — Cape Town's New Centre of African Contemporary Art
At a Glance
Norval Foundation in Cape Town's Steenberg wine region opened April 2018 on the Norval family's systematic collection of 20th–21st century African art. 4,000 m² of galleries surrounded by 13 ha of Fynbos wetland reserve. ~1,500 works.
Africa Centring Itself
Curation from African voices rather than Western lenses. Has held major retrospectives of El Anatsui, Gerard Sekoto and Jane Alexander. Co-produced the 2022 Venice Biennale Ghana pavilion.
Highlights
- Permanent collection of African modern and contemporary art.
- 9 ha sculpture garden in a nature reserve.
- William Kentridge retrospective (2020).
- Skotnes Restaurant.
- Fynbos walking trail.
Visiting Tips
25-min drive from central Cape Town. R200. 2.5–3 hours. Closed Mondays. Pair with Constantia wineries.