Art Formes presents a multi-disciplinary group exhibition curated by Jean Dreyer at The Old Biscuit Mill in Cape Town, running from 16 April to 11 June 2026. The show features 21 artists including Maja Marx, Katherine Glenday, Gerhard Marx, and others, with works that explore themes of soil, text, and interconnection through painting, ceramics, and sculpture. The exhibition emphasizes dialogue between works and the gallery's architecture, with a press release highlighting the gallery's focus on contemporary African sculpture.
This exhibition matters because it underscores Art Formes' pioneering role as the first African gallery dedicated exclusively to contemporary African sculpture, founded in 2021 by Olivia Barrell. The show also reflects a broader trend of curatorial innovation in Cape Town's art scene, with the gallery's permanent space at the historic Old Biscuit Mill becoming a hub for clay and ceramic art. The article additionally profiles artist Matthew Michael, whose practice challenges boundaries between function and ornament, and who is preparing a solo presentation at Everard Read Gallery in September 2026.