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.