Офис Почётного консула ЮАР в Екатеринбурге // Office of Honorary Consul of South Africa in Yekaterinburg

🐷🎨 World’s most famous pig artist Pigcasso lived in South Africa. 🇿🇦 In her eight years of life, she created about 500 paintings and became the first non-human artist to hold solo art exhibitions. 🖼✨ Her paintings are now in the collections of George Clooney 🎬 and Rafael Nadal 🎾, and Pigcasso also "collaborated" with brands like Swatch and Nissan. ⌚️🚗 More about Pigcasso: https://pigcasso.org/. 📹Watch on YouTube #Art#Discover Telegram | MAX | VK

🎉 April 28 marks the birthday of South African artist and opera director William Kentridge. 🖌 Born in 1955 in Johannesburg, Kentridge has become one of South Africa’s most celebrated contemporary artists. His work masterfully blends drawing, animation, and elements of theater. 🎭 🔍Fun Facts: 🔹 He’s known for his unique animation technique — using charcoal drawings that are erased and redrawn to capture movement and memory. 🔹 He’s directed operas at world-renowned venues like the Met in New York and the Salzburg Festival. 🎶 📖Quote: 💬 "When I was three years old, I wanted to be an elephant. I failed at that. So I was reduced to being an artist." 📹 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zTK_jCp89M #Art#People Telegram | MAX | VK

✨🇿🇦Spier Light Art Festival One of the most атмосферic art events in South Africa! 🗓Dates: March 6 – April 6, 2026 📍Location: Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch 🎨 First launched in 2018, the festival has grown into a major annual event celebrating contemporary light art while supporting local artists. 🌅What to expect: Start your evening with a picnic at sunset, then explore a series of immersive light installations across the farm. 💡 Light bends perception, creating dimensions and visual experiences that go beyond the limits of two- and three-dimensional space. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A perfect evening out with family or friends! 📸Photos MAX | VK #Culture#Art#Tourism#Discover

🏛🇿🇦Hester Rupert Art Museum — a cultural gem of Graaff-Reinet Located in one of South Africa’s oldest church buildings (1821), this museum blends history, architecture, and art in a unique way. ⛪️ ✨A building saved In 1965, the structure was nearly demolished — but was saved thanks to Anton Rupert (pictured), a prominent businessman and philanthropist born in the town. The museum was later named in honor of his mother, Hester Rupert. ❤️ 🎨 About the museum Opened in 1966 with 90 works by 83 artists, it now houses 126 artworks by 106 artists. More than a museum, it is a tribute to the country’s cultural and historical heritage. 🌄About the town Graaff-Reinet is often called a “living museum,” boasting 200+ national monuments and breathtaking landscapes. 📸 Learn more: hesterrupertartmuseum.co.za MAX | VK #Cities#Art#Culture#History#Tourism

🎶 March 6 marked the birthday of the incredible South African operatic soprano, Pretty Yende. Born in 1985, she is renowned for her dazzling coloratura technique and radiant stage presence. Pretty Yende has graced the world’s greatest opera houses, from La Scala to the Met. ✨ Fun fact: 🔹 She fell in love with opera after hearing The Flower Duet from Lakmé ... in a British Airways TV commercial! 🗣Quote: ● Opera found me, and it was love at first sound! 🎥 Watch her stunning performance of Sempre libera from La traviata at The Royal Opera: 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKYMHyy-rmg #Culture#People#Art

🗓Born on March 5, 1943, Mmakgabo Mmapula Mmangankato Helen Sebidi is a celebrated South African artist. 🎨🖼 Helen Sebidi’s art stands out for its bold textures, dynamic compositions, and rich storytelling, often depicting themes of rural life, indigenous traditions, and social struggles. Her works blend cubist influences with African symbolism, creating a distinctive, expressive style. ✨ Fun facts: 🔹 Sebidi started as a domestic worker before pursuing art full-time! 🔹 For her contribution to South African visual arts and cultural preservation, Sebidi received the Order of Ikhamanga, a prestigious South African national honor awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions in arts, culture, literature, music, and journalism. 🗣 Quote: ● Art is a way to heal and tell our stories. #Culture#People#Art#AboutSA

🎨 Contemporary South African Art 🗓January 10 marks the birthday of Lawrence Lemaoana (born 1982) — a South African artist renowned for his critical engagement with mass media and visual culture. 🧵 He skillfully embroiders slogans, proverbs, and aphorisms onto traditional kanga cloth, transforming the textile into a compelling medium for socio-political commentary. 🌍 Lemaoana’s work has been exhibited in major galleries and museums worldwide, including Malmö Konsthall, highlighting his important contribution to contemporary art. #Art#ContemporaryArt#SouthAfrica#AfricanArt#LawrenceLemaoana#Culture

🗓December 9 marks the birthday of Gerard Sekoto (1913–1993), one of South Africa’s greatest artists and a pioneer of urban Black art. 🎨 💡Interesting fact: In 1940, the Johannesburg Art Gallery purchased one of his paintings — the first work by a Black artist ever acquired for a South African museum’s collection. 🎶 After relocating to Europe, Sekoto earned his living by playing jazz and singing spirituals on piano — music helped him survive and pursue his art. 💬 Quote: “What I wanted to catch was the life of the people… Landscapes would be rare. Mostly it was the movement that attracted me.” His paintings are more than art — they are living stories: streets, people, movement, everyday life. 📸 Photos: https://www.sothebys.com/en/artists/gerard-sekoto #SouthAfrica#Art#GerardSekoto#BlackArt#AfricanArt

🗓December 3 marks the birthday of Huberte Rupert (1919–2005), a South African philanthropist and art enthusiast whose legacy shaped cultural and social development in the country. 🎨💛🇿🇦 She co-founded the Rupert Museum and supported numerous initiatives in education, healthcare, and the arts. 🖼 The Rupert Museum houses a remarkable collection of modern South African art from the 1940s to the early 2000s. It is located in Stellenbosch, just 50 km east of Cape Town. Her husband, Anton Rupert, was a prominent South African businessman. #SouthAfrica#Art#Culture#Philanthropy#HuberteRupert#RupertMuseum#Stellenbosch

🗓🇿🇦November 11 — birthday of South African artist Esther Mahlangu (born 1935) 🎨 Esther is celebrated for her bold, large-scale paintings inspired by the Ndebele heritage. She is one of South Africa’s most renowned contemporary artists. 🚗 In 1991, she made history as the first woman to contribute to the iconic BMW Art Car series, using feathers to apply her paint — a symbol of cultural pride and innovation. ⚡️ In 2024, BMW Group unveiled a new fusion of art and technology — the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA, created by Esther Mahlangu and named after her first son. Its body and wheels are wrapped in E-Ink electronic film, capable of dynamically changing colors and patterns. ✨ 🔗 Read more: Designboom Investing.com ZA #EstherMahlangu#Art#SouthAfrica#BMWArtCar#BMW#EInk#ContemporaryArt#Innovation#Design#Inspiration

🇿🇦📸Meet Vincent Bezuidenhout — a South African photographer and visual artist (black & white photo) Born in 1978 in Bloemfontein, he now lives and works between Cape Town and New York City. 🌍 His work explores how historical, social, and political forces shape the urban landscape — both its visible forms and its invisible memories. 🗣 “The landscape is not just what we see — it’s what we remember, what we inherit, and what we choose to forget.” 🎨 In 2024, his photographs were featured at the exhibition Six Colors of Africa: Contemporary Photography of South Africain Yekaterinburg, Russia. 🇷🇺 #Photography#SouthAfrica#Art#ContemporaryArt#Landscape#VincentBezuidenhout#SouthAfricanArt

🎂 October 4 — Birthday of Anton Edward Rupert (1916 – 2006), South African businessman, philanthropist, and conservationist. 🏛 Museums in South Africa connected to his legacy: • Rupert Museum (Stellenbosch) — home to one of the most important private collections of 20th-century South African art, assembled by Rupert and his wife Huberte. • La Motte Museum — located on the family’s wine estate, known for its collection of Pierneef works and Cape Dutch cultural heritage. • Hester Rupert Art Museum (Graaff-Reinet) — named after Rupert’s mother, showcasing works of South African artists from the mid-20th century. • Jan Rupert Art Centre (Graaff-Reinet) — a venue for rotating exhibitions under the Rupert Art Foundation. • Franschhoek Motor Museum 🚗 — a world-class collection of automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles spanning over 100 years of motoring history, founded by Rupert and later expanded by his son Johann. 🕊 Anton Rupert left a remarkable cultural and environmental legacy, bridging business, art, and nature conservation. #AntonRupert#SouthAfrica#RupertMuseum#Art#Culture#Heritage#Philanthropy#MotorMuseum