The Art Strip, Johannesburg

David Krut Projects on the Art Strip

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The galleries on Johannesburg's Art Strip collectively represent much of what South African art has to offer. The cluster of galleries in the suburb of Parkwood has grown steadily, with the biggest concentration situated along the north-south concourse of Jan Smuts Avenue.

These Johannesburg art galleries benefit from a mix of co-operation and competition, representing a diverse cross-section of South Africa's modern art industry.

Warren Siebrit’s Modern & Contemporary Art Gallery deals predominantly in works by black pioneers of South African art, including such pivotal artists as Gerard Sekoto, Gerard Bhengu and Gladys Mgundlandlu. David Krut Projects, next door, exhibits prints by South African contemporary artists like Penny Siopis, William Kentridge and David Koloane. Artspace, also alongside, has a reputation for good deals on a range of modern art.

These 3 galleries have been joined by Resolution Gallery, focusing on digital and new media art, and Gallery 2, which promotes both established and emerging South African artists.

Across the road, the Goodman Gallery is a leader in contemporary art and sculpture, representing artists such as David Goldblatt, Kudzanai Chiurai and Hasan and Hussain Essop. Further up the road, the Kim Sacks Gallery exhibits ceramics and artefacts from across Africa, as well as cutting-edge designer pieces from South Africa.

Art One Sixty, also on Jan Smuts Avenue, sells works by new artists and has a constantly changing schedule of exhibits.

The Everard Read Gallery, just off Jan Smuts Avenue, is also an important part of  the Art Strip. It is South Africa's largest commercial gallery and exhibits a range of national and international artists. And, just a few blocks down 7^th Avenue in Parktown North, is Gallery Momo, an alternative art venue for artists of an experimental bent.