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Viewing Cape Town's Art Scene

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Photo: Dook

Cape Town's grassroots art and design movement is growing with the help of design conferences and art collectives. Gallery hop and explore the city's emerging aesthetic.

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Destinations: Cape Town · City Center · Woodstock · Green Point

Inspired by: Cape Town's Rising Art Scene — by Maria Shollenbarger, Published Jun. 2009

Hotels (4)

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    Grand Daddy Hotel

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    One&Only Cape Town

    The latest property from One&Only, features a waterfront resort with 131 large, high-tech rooms. The knockout first impression as you walk in the door

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    Daddy Long Legs

    Thirteen artists were each given the same budget to decorate the rooms at Daddy Long Legs. Guests are taken on a tour of the unoccupied “exhibitions”

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    Cape Grace

    Two movable pedestrian bascule bridges provide access from the bustling waterfront to this quiet, mansard-roofed hotel on its own private quay. The su

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Restaurants (4)

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    Societi Bistro

    Opt for alfresco dining in the front yard garden.

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    Haiku

    Asian-inspired tapas restaurant.

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    Birds Boutique Café

    Stop into this favorite spot for coffee or a quick lunch: the Namibian owners, a mother and her two daughters, prepare all-organic baked goods; the yo

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    95 Keerom

     

    Charming chef/owner Giorgio Nava is everywhere at this svelte Italian restaurant set in a 17th-century former stable house. You’ll find him tablesi

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Activities (7)

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    Whatiftheworld Gallery

    Whatiftheworld’s mandate is to cultivate a community among Cape Town’s young furniture-, product-, and fashion designers and aspiring collectors. It t

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    Neighbourgoods Market

    You’ll want to defend your espresso from the sudden swipe of a passing baguette at this thriving Saturday morning community market (open from 9 a.m. t

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    Missibaba Workshop

    Make sure to pick up a souvenir from their line of belts, bags, and clutches.

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    Clementina Ceramics

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    Caveau Wine Bar & Deli

    Caveau’s wine list is an enjoyable departure from the red, white, and sparkling norm; it’s divided into Easy Drinkers (try the superb Pierre Jourdan B

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    Brewers & Union

    This beer bar–charcuterie opened in January 2009 by the people behind Vida e Caffé, a slick, mini-chain coffee bar with a zealous fan base. Brewers &

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    Africa Nova

     

    Modern African design is showcased beautifully at this high-end gallery, which fills its well-lit split-level space with an eclectic collection of

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