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A gala to galvanise support of the arts
February 2024
Zeitz MOCAA kicked off Cape Town Art Week with its usual style and purpose, which we were proud to participate in
Photography by Tsele Nthane
The overall gala scenography and key design elements were inspired by renowned South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga, whose artwork (pictured above) added a layer of aesthetic depth to an enchanting evening.
Cape Town in February is where it’s all happening in the local art world and our Editor-in-chief, Charl Francois Edwards was our eye on the ground amongst friends, collaborators and art lovers… and the Zeitz MOCAA Gala, which took place this year on Sunday, 11 February, was a fitting start to a week that sees Investec Cape Town Art Fair and various other activations happening in and around the Mother City.
The highly anticipated Zeitz MOCAA Gala did not disappoint, and certainly lived up to its intention of rejuvenating and consolidating communal support of one of Africa’s most prominent art institutions. The event included exhibition tours, an auction, musical entertainment, a seated dinner, an invitation-only VIP programme, and the awarding of the Zeitz MOCAA Honorary Award for Artistic Excellence (Wangechi Mutu) and the Zeitz MOCAA Honorary Award for Philanthropic Achievements (Louis Norval). Proceeds of the gala benefit Zeitz MOCAA’s curatorial and education programmes.
Athi-Patra Ruga wearing Githan Coopoo x Shakil Solanki. Editor-at-large Manthe Ribane wearing Gucci. Artwork on auction at the event. Editor-in-chief Charl Francois Edwards with MC Jo-Ann Strauss.
Renowned South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga, who was the inspiration for the overall gala scenography shared with us, ‘It’s so incredibly humbling to be invited by Zeitz to collaborate – it showcases Zeitz’s support for artists and their support for me since the very beginning.’ Guests were also entertained by South African singer and songwriter Simphiwe Dana and Capetonian artist Nobuhle Ashanti.
Pictured here is artist Athi-Patra Ruga. Artist Chris Soal with editor-in-Chief Charl Francois Edwards (wearing Lukhanyo Mdingi), and editors-at-large Manthe Ribane and Trevor Stuurman (both wearing Gucci).
House and Leisure and Zeitz MOCAA share a common goal in supporting the arts, and we are proud to have participated in this event to celebrate our cultural community in Africa.
Find out more about the Zeitz MOCAA gala.
