Spier Arts Trust

Spier Arts Trust Spier Arts Trust values the cultural contribution of art to South Africa’s creative economy.

Spier Arts Trust (SAT) administers an ecosystem of artist career development opportunities, including programmes such as the Creative Block, as well as regular curated exhibitions at various venues locally and internationally. Our purpose is to facilitate successful art careers by enabling freedom of creative expression with the potential for social transformation. Our business model is one of sha

red value; our patron partners are committed in a long term strategy to realise economic business goals while doing good in society. We build significant art collections for our patron partners through the administration of an ecosystem of career development opportunities for fine artists. These include, among others, The Creative Block and Qaqambile Bead Studio.

27/08/2026

Delete Nton’ntoni is a group exhibition by four contemporary artists : Tafadzwa Tega, Lwando Dlamini, Knowledge Marongedza and Luyanda Mkhuthungu and curated by Tafadzwa Tega.

Delete Nton’ntoni considers a deliberate interruption of the creative isolation that has increasingly characterised Cape Town’s contemporary art scene.

At until 26 October, Mon-Fri 9:00-16:30

18/08/2026

This is your last chance to visit Wild Things, our current ceramic group exhibition .

Open daily until 24 August.

‘North Bound’ by Rentia Retief .Gallery at the Cape Heritage Hotel until 31/07/26Last chances to catch a glimpse of Rent...
20/07/2026

‘North Bound’ by Rentia Retief .Gallery at the Cape Heritage Hotel until 31/07/26

Last chances to catch a glimpse of Rentia’s solo exhibition : North Bound, bringing together works made during an Tunisian residency and in its aftermath, alongside paintings inspired by recent travels through the Northern Cape and Limpopo. 

Underpinning the exhibition is the concept of saudade - a Portuguese word describing a melancholic longing for something lost or perhaps never had in the first place.
Many of these works were made en plein air (in the open air, on-site rather than in a studio) where natural elements like wind, soil and shifting light actively contribute to the process. 

The courtyard (2026)
Oil on canvas, 600x500 mm

The cobbled way (2026)
Oil on canvas, 900x700 mm

Nie veel meer oor nie | Not much left (2026)
Oil on canvas, 1210x910 mm

All available for sale!

During the Industrial Era (prior to 1980s), the land that is now known as the Canary Wharf estate in London was part of ...
29/06/2026

During the Industrial Era (prior to 1980s), the land that is now known as the Canary Wharf estate in London was part of the bustling West India Docks on the Isle of Dogs, which were established in 1802 to handle global commodities.

For art and culture lovers, notably Cabot Square holds the famous bronze affectionately known as “Old Flo” by Henry Moore (Draped Seated Women, 1957-58).

Nando’s Canary Wharf Cabot Place was refurbished in July 2025 by architecture and interior design studio MorenoMasey, where you can bet your culture fix with art from collection.

Never Say Never (2023) by Ronél de Jager
Oil on canvas, 795 x 1205mm

(b. 1985) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Johannesburg with a practice shifting between painting, sculpture and installation. Her work explores the hybrid nature of modern life and the disintegrating boundaries between the digital and physical worlds.

It’s hard to imagine that the village of Braintree in Essex, UK dates back over 4 000 years, to the Bronze and Iron Ages...
22/06/2026

It’s hard to imagine that the village of Braintree in Essex, UK dates back over 4 000 years, to the Bronze and Iron Ages. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, noted as a small village consisting of 30 acres.

Nando’s at Braintree Village retail park has been grilling since 2011, and now has a brand new look.
Artfully, the refurbishment includes a mixed media work from the collection by Tafadzwa Tega, titled Revival (2024), 1.4m x 1m.

Tafadzwa (1985-) was born in Harare and currently lives in Cape Town. His work speaks to the dreams and struggles of the Zimbabwean people, many who are forced migrants (like himself), due to the political and economic instability in their home country.

Suburban Upgrade by Mary Visser Acrylic and spray paint on canvas1550 x 1300 mmNando’s UK Collection : Acrylic glazingI...
17/06/2026

Suburban Upgrade by Mary Visser
Acrylic and spray paint on canvas
1550 x 1300 mm
Nando’s UK Collection


: Acrylic glazing

If in doubt DON’T add water.
When creating glazes with acrylic paint, a typical mistake is to add large amounts of water. While it can increase transparency, too much water weakens the acrylic binder that holds the pigment together. This may result in uneven colour, poor adhesion, and a chalky paint layer once dry.

Acrylic glazing medium is specifically designed to solve this problem - it increases transparency, while maintaining the durability and smooth application of the paint.
Unlike heavily diluted paint, a glaze made with medium allows light to pass through transparent layers, to create depth and rich colour effects without compromising the integrity of the artwork.


Water still has its place, but should be used sparingly only for minor adjustments. Consistent, professional-looking glaze and painting that has greater visual depth is achieved through a glazing medium - the colours will remain vibrant and the layers stay strong.

Brentwood is a town in Essex that originated in the 12th century; its name derives from the Old English for “burnt wood”...
09/06/2026

Brentwood is a town in Essex that originated in the 12th century; its name derives from the Old English for “burnt wood”.
It is believed that the Saxons settled in a clearing that was made by a forest fire, which gave the town its name.
Centered on an ancient Roman road, it flourished as a vital resting stop for pilgrims traveling to Canterbury.

Nando’s Brentwood was refurbished in July 2025 by award-winning interior design and architecture studio .
Artwork selected for the refurb from the collection include Lovers and Friends (2024), and oil painting by Sandile Ashar Mhlongo.

was born in the township of Langa, and he still lives and works in Cape Town. His paintings articulate his life story - one of personal struggle, enriched by strong family ties and friendships. His work reflects the daily experiences of the people that surround him.

03/06/2026

‘What began in the Karoo as a wide-ranging conversation now shifts into a city context,’ Grobler explains. ‘By selecting works that remain in dialogue with one another, the exhibition becomes a kind of mobile version, a way of carrying that conversation forward, but allowing it to be seen differently.’

‘n Greep uit Grenslose Gesprekke draws from the award-winning curatorial framework by , for this year’s Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) visual arts programme.

On show until 25 June 2026 at 25 Commercial Street, Cape Town


Uncertainty [Ad Hominem series] (2023) by Mark Rautenbach1240 x 1210 mmFibre on boardMahon Point in Cork, Ireland has a ...
02/06/2026

Uncertainty [Ad Hominem series] (2023) by Mark Rautenbach
1240 x 1210 mm
Fibre on board

Mahon Point in Cork, Ireland has a rich history - evolving from an aristocratic estate to an industrial hub - before transforming into a modern destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. 
It is built on land once owned by the Crawford family, who co-founded the historic brewery Beamish & Crawford in 1792.

Nando’s Cork at Mahon Point was refurbished in June 2025 by , who selected Mark Rautenbach’s work from the collection for this restaurant.

is a multimedia artist currently living and working in Cape Town, South Africa.
Mark often uses yarn “as a pun on ‘story’ to explore how much of human existence - everything that matters to us and the process of meaning-making - emerges from the stories we create. It deeply concerns me that so much of our identity, perhaps all of it, is embedded in this act of storytelling.”

His AD HOMINEM (Signal and Noise) series reflects on how we interpret and react to the world around us, as a reminder to separate the signal from the noise and to avoid taking things personally. 

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