281 Long

20/12/2016

A special thank you to Cape Town Magazine for coming to our opening. Read all about it here..

With a focus on showcasing local talent, The Gallery at 281 on Long Street is bound to become one of the best galleries in Cape Town...

18/12/2016

Michelle Viljoen Thank you for returning our call. What you see is beautiful.

18/12/2016

Thank you all for coming out to our 1st event. Our 2 photographers Michelle and Josh who made the job easy. The lights and bar service Chris Louw! Kevin McArdle Designs for our bar that arrived Just in time and worked perfectly! The cameras, Mr Paul-Boer Putter, and again our artists Michelle and Josh. The action, Mr Anton Lablicious for the gorgeous vases, furniture and props, the treats Ms Tegan Bowen, and Ed at South China Dim Sum Bar and last but So not the least Michelle no.2 from Extreme Wines for our absolutely perfect Muratie Wine Estate Wines. Also our dearest Gavin Bowman for finishing touches and Family for being there,, you know who you are ;)

15/12/2016

We are up and away!

14/12/2016

Josh Hundermark's photographic work is honest and stripped away from all that distracts from the subject. Capturing moments on film format is a testament to his devotion as an artist and has made our job easy. A state of otherness -a photographic exhibition opening tomorrow at 281.

14/12/2016

We are busy with the finishing touches for tomorrow's opening, a State of Otherness - a photographic exhibition. Michelle Viljoen's images have a quiet elegance that speaks of a sophistication way beyond her years. Please join us from 6pm.

13/12/2016

So our neighbours decide to redecorate 2 days before our opening.

06/12/2016

281 has been inspired by the play between Black & White and taking us back to our roots. John Herschel the father of photography visited SA in 1833 and so we pay homage to our heritage. What better way than an exposure of photography. Coming soon.

The coining of the word "photography" is usually attributed to Sir John Herschel in 1839. It is based on the Greek φῶς (phos), (genitive: phōtós) meaning "light", and γραφή (graphê), meaning "drawing, writing", together meaning "drawing with light".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Herschel

06/12/2016

Thank you Mr Paul-Boer Putter for the amazing pictures. Now come see for yourself.

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