What to expect when you visit the Norval Foundation, CT's new visual art museum
Looking for a new Cape Town experiences to try over the festive season?
The Norval Foundation, the Mother City's new visual art museum, maybe just the thing for you.
The stylish museum in Tokai boasts one of South Africa's largest private collections and is giving the Zeitz MOCAA a run for its money.
CapeTalk host Pippa Hudson broadcast her show live from the scenic venue to learn more about what it has to offer.
The view from our outside broadcast at the Norval Foundation @NorvalFdn Tune in to catch Pippa in conversation from 1pm https://t.co/2pmmPPJqwl pic.twitter.com/mKh2CvIUD4
— CapeTalk on 567AM (@CapeTalk) November 30, 2018
The space has:
- Nine world-class galleries -A 10m-high atrium where they host a special commission once a year
- The Skotnes Restaurant and Bar
- A gift shop that sells artist- and foundation-related products
- A research library
- A four-hectare sculpture garden
- An amphitheatre for concerts that can seat between 220 and 250 people
- A children’s playground
Lunch at Skotnes for some of those that joined us for Pippa's show at the @NorvalFdn ahead of the interview with Keith Kirsten. pic.twitter.com/gsvXH7Mnd9
— CapeTalk on 567AM (@CapeTalk) November 30, 2018
Pippa spoke with Chief Executive Director Elana Brundyn and Chief Curator Owen Martin about how the space has become a new cultural landmark to the artlovers.
She also sat down with world-renowned horticulturist and landscape Keith Kirsten, who is responsible for the design of the sculptural garden.
Pippa and Keith Kirsten at the @NorvalFdn talking gardening ask you questions via 021 446 0567 #museumseries https://t.co/EQrUb4Whe4 pic.twitter.com/abGqlP0Dx3
— CapeTalk on 567AM (@CapeTalk) November 30, 2018
We do research and we exhibit 21st and 20th Century art here.
Elana Brundyn, Chief Executive Director at the Norval Foundation
We also see ourselves as a cultural platform for dance, performance and have a full-on concert series.
Elana Brundyn, Chief Executive Director at the Norval Foundation
will host a concert series and there will be full line-up of workshops and kids programmes
Listen to the discussion on The Pippa Hudson Show:
Image: The Norval Foundation Website
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