The Melrose Gallery

22/05/2026

Memory in Motion is now live for those unable to visit the show in person. Running at Art of Contemporary Africa in San Francisco until 12 July 2026. The exhibition has been extremely well received.
https://themelrosegallery.com/viewing-room/65-memory-in-

La Sentinelle des Marees , 2025 , Le Gardien du Temps Suspendu , 2025 , Memory in the Abyss, 2025 , Raising the Spirit Animal, 2026 , The Aftermath, 2026 , Watcher of the depths, 2025 , FACE ME , 2024 , FREEDOM IN THE RAIN 2026, 2026 , THE...

05/05/2026

I Left Something on the Table for You begins with a simple gesture, to leave, to offer, to remain.

Curated by Nthabiseng Mofokeng, this exhibition approaches inheritance not as something fixed, but as something in motion, shaped through gesture, image, land, and form. The table holds as a site of ritual, memory, and exchange, where histories are carried, altered, and offered forward.

Featuring Falida Nkomo , Masindi Nafisa Mbolekwa .nafisa , Swaline Mkhonto , Silindokuhle Shandu , and Njabulo Hlophe .ab.ul.oh , the exhibition brings together painting, printmaking, collage, and oil pastel, each holding trace, fragment, and presence.

What is left on the table does not settle. It gathers, shifts, and remains in circulation, shaped by those who arrive, and those who leave something of themselves behind.

The Melrose Gallery, 10 The High Street, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg

Opening 16 May

12/03/2026

Discover new SF galleries showcasing Pan-African, contemporary and local art to revitalize downtown and Napa's art scene.

10/03/2026

Highlighting South African artist Vusi Beauchamp who creates bold, high-energy works that pulse with colour, symbolism, and layered meaning. His practice draws from street culture, spirituality, and everyday urban life, blending figuration and abstraction into compositions that feel both raw and intentional.

Beauchamp’s work often explores identity, masculinity, and resilience, presenting his subjects with a sense of power and presence while revealing underlying vulnerability. Through dynamic mark-making and vibrant palettes, he captures the rhythm of contemporary African life, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface and engage with the emotional and cultural narratives embedded within.

Image 1. Tempest, 2022, mixed media on canvas 200 x 300 c.m.
Image 2. eLiberators, 2021, mixed media on canvas, 192 x 200 c.m.
Image 3. Welcome home, mixed media on canvas,192 x 200 c.m.

04/03/2026

Artist Spotlight | Marcel Tchopwe

Cameroonian artist Marcel Tchopwe is known for his psychologically charged portraits that examine youth, aspiration, and socio-economic reality. Originally studying geoscience before pursuing fine art, Tchopwe brings a deeply analytical yet empathetic lens to his work, focusing on the tension between education and opportunity in contemporary African society.

In Docteur de call-box (2021), he portrays a Doctor working at a street call-box; a powerful metaphor for the reality faced by many highly educated individuals who are unable to find employment in their chosen fields. The work speaks to unrealized dreams, systemic under-employment, and the quiet resilience required to survive despite them.

23/02/2026

SUMMER EDIT
Our current group exhibition is in full swing, a vibrant celebration of contemporary voices, fresh perspectives, and energy.
Bringing together a dynamic mix of established and emerging artists, with a special spotlight on new artists joining our programme:
✨ Mwass Githinji
✨ Souleymane Konatè
Bold colour, layered narratives, and powerful materiality unfold across the exhibition, capturing the rhythm, heat, and complexity of summer through contemporary African art.
📍 The Melrose Gallery, 10 The High street
Melrose Arch
🖥️ Explore the exhibition in-gallery until 28 March or via our Online Viewing Room (see link in bio).

16/02/2026

It was a pleasure working with Serpentine Galleries to present Dr Esther Mahlangu 's exquisite mural in London.

05/02/2026

Thanks for sharing the word SF Examiner. AOCA - Art of Contemporary Africa, the first Pan African Contemporary Gallery in San Francisco opens 12 February 2026. The city is fast becoming a hot spot for African Contemporary Art in the US.

The Art of Contemporary Africa opens next month at Minnesota Street Project.

09/01/2026

Thanks LA for the support on opening day ART SHOW!

If you haven't yet visited, there's still time. Join us through to this Sunday 11 February.

Featured artists:
Ayanda Mabulu, Clint Strydom, Samuel Allerton, Carol Cauldwell, Gavin Rain, and Paul Blomkamp.

08/01/2026

Exciting news! Our new website is now live, showcasing the vibrant Art of Contemporary Africa.
Dive into our latest exhibitions and projects. Visit us at www.aocaart.com and explore our artists and upcoming events.

AOCA | Art of Contemporary Africa opening San Francisco in Feb 2026 is the sister gallery to The Melrose Gallery, Johannesburg



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