DESIGN WEEK

SOUTH AFRICA

DESIGN WEEK

SOUTH AFRICA

‘Other Offerings’ by ATELIER MAISON

(Friday and Saturday | Open event, free of charge) Join the team behind ATELIER MAISON for a sneak peek into their latest exhibition, featuring a selection from their new fashion capsule collection. This body of work introduces dynamic silhouettes and fresh designs that expand upon the artist’s current offerings. Each piece invites viewers to engage […]

Crossfade Activation

(Friday and Saturday, 18:00 – 23:00 | Open event, free of charge) PROVOCATION  As sound is carried in memory and carries individual resonance that has the potential to transcend to the collective, this exhibition involves sound as a primary medium in exploring the potentials of multiplicity of meaning in a contemporary urban context. This, brought […]

Discussion : Talking Chairs

(Thursday, 16:30 – 18:30 | Register for free) A conversation exploring design, community and the culture of the chair and the opening of the ‘AFRICA CHAIR’ exhibition. Join House and Leisure in a frank, yet informal panel chat, as part of LOOKBOOK Studio’s AFRICA CHAIR exhibit – a co-curation with Marlon James – for Design […]

Gallery Evening at Pedersen + Lennard

(Thursday, 17:00 – 20:00 | Open event, free to attend) Pop into the Pedersen + Lennard De Waterkant showroom as the team clink’s glasses in celebration of South African design and art, in a design-filled evening hosted in collaboration with Source Artistry and curated by Tina le Courdeur. @pedersenlennard

Some Things Exhibition

(Thursday, 18:30 – 21:00, Friday, 18:30 – 00:00) et al.studio presents ‘Some Things’, an exhibition in collaboration with Design Week South Africa, powered by Yoco. Hosted at Gorgeous George, the installation features pieces from local artisans, each working in unique mediums to explore the depths of design at the intersection of art and functionality.  ‘Some […]

Africa Chair Exhibition

(Thursday – Sunday | Open event) A special curation of chairs from the continent, celebrating design, craft and above all, community. Brought to you by LOOKBOOK Studio in collaboration with Marlon James Design Studio, for Design Week South Africa. Featuring chairs from Lebo Kekana, Out of this World, Xandre Kriel, Cheick Diallo, Design Afrika, Theresa […]

Progression 1 by Onesimo Bam

(Launch Friday, 18:30 – 21:00 | Gallery open Saturday, 10:00 – 13:30 | Free to attend) Fashion artist Onesimo Bam has unveiled his newest collection under the brand One I Am, titled Progression 1. This collection emerges as the rich harvest of a profound collaborative journey, deeply rooted in the shared inspirations of close friends […]

Museum Of The Brave by Yoco

(Open the whole weekend | Free to attend) Over the past decade, Yoco has celebrated the courage of business owners – the people who’ve taken bold steps to follow their dreams, transforming their ideas into thriving businesses. To mark this ten-year journey, Yoco, in collaboration with Design Week, proudly presents The Museum of the Brave. […]

Modular Parklet Activation at Cape Town Station Precinct

(Thursday – Sunday | Open event, free to attend) As part of Design Week South Africa, we’re showcasing the first-ever modular parklet in the bustling Cape Town Station Precinct. While this installation is a celebration of public space, it also serves as a protest against the long approval process for parklets in the city, which […]

Collection launch & installation at 43 BREE

(Thursday, 17:00 – 20:00 | Register for free) AIYANA FW 24 launch by Cape Cobra and KLûK CGDT Summer Refresh Join the teams of Cape Cobra and Klûk CGDT at their beautiful concept store, 43 BREE as Cape Cobra Leathercraft celebrates the launch of their latest FW collection – consisting of handcrafted luxury handbags – […]