A space for bold voices in contemporary art photography centrally located on the gallery route in Cape Town. Catering to everyday art lovers and investment collectors alike, we pride ourselves on curating a diverse range of printed works from renowned and emerging South African artists.


new exhibition opens 3 september

SHADOW WORKS Mentorship Exhibition

Shadow Works is a 6-month guided mentorship to get back into, develop, or discover your creative process as an image-maker. It is designed to inspire, provide direction, and create a supportive space for photographers at all levels. Gerhardt facilitates a safe space for creatives to explore and grow by taking a deep dive into their own photographic journey with the end goal being to exhibit a personal body of work.

The 2026 exhibition features:

@ianthomson.photography
@sallygodsellphotography
@tamarasutila
@gitaclaassenphoto
Franceska van Huyssteen

Mentored by @gerhardtctz
@shadowworks_photo

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We do most of our own framing for exhibitions in-house, and offer the same gallery quality workmanship to the general public. Speak to us today about framing your beautiful prints in style and for posterity.

A beautiful place for photography lovers | Visit us at 70 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town | We ship prints worldwide too |