The Art Room

The Art Room We feature an art gallery and a framing service which specialises in archival framing practices. All frames are custom made and finished by hand.

The gallery features group shows of art on paper by contemporary SA artists.

What happens when you frame the same picture in two different colour palettes? How does that change the story?Tomorrow n...
02/06/2026

What happens when you frame the same picture in two different colour palettes? How does that change the story?

Tomorrow night (Wed 3 June) is the last chance to hear Ryan Hitchcock’s presentation on image interpretation, framing and curation as a means of how individual artworks can co-exist next to each other and create new/evolved narratives.

Contact us on 072 579 4812 to book one of the last available seats to this informative talk.

From quiet interiors and city streets to shared moments in nature, these works by Sam Nhlengethwa and Kagiso Diale explo...
31/05/2026

From quiet interiors and city streets to shared moments in nature, these works by Sam Nhlengethwa and Kagiso Diale explore how people connect to place.

Each print offers a different perspective on memory, community and daily life.

Currently on show

Last night was the second iteration of Interpreting The Image. The final presentation takes place Wednesday 3 June from ...
29/05/2026

Last night was the second iteration of Interpreting The Image. The final presentation takes place Wednesday 3 June from 6-7 pm.

Please contact us on 072 579 4812 to reserve your spot. Only 25 seats are available.

The talk explores how we can create interesting narratives between different artworks through curation. This will inform new ways of looking at your own collection and interpreting exhibition displays.

Susan cleaning a piece of glass while a Penny Siopis lurks in the background. The Siopis belongs to the Constitutional C...
28/05/2026

Susan cleaning a piece of glass while a Penny Siopis lurks in the background.

The Siopis belongs to the Constitutional Court Art Trust. They recently had the work restored and entrusted it to The Art Room to frame it to full archival specs, including non-reflective Art Glass.

Susan cleaning a piece of glass while a Penny Siopis lurks in the background. The Siopis belongs to the Constitutional C...
28/05/2026

Susan cleaning a piece of glass while a Penny Siopis lurks in the background.

The Siopis belongs to the Constitutional Court Art Trust. They recently had the work restored and entrusted it to The Art Room to frame it to full archival specs, including non-reflective Art Glass.

Join us for our last aession of the recent curation at The Art Room. Interpreting the Image, thoughts on Framing and Cur...
26/05/2026

Join us for our last aession of the recent curation at The Art Room.

Interpreting the Image, thoughts on Framing and Curation with Ryan.

Please contact us to book.
See you there!

Serena Moodley-AndersonLook at yourselfAcrylic on canvas500 x 500 mm (Dyptich)Currently on show
19/05/2026

Serena Moodley-Anderson
Look at yourself
Acrylic on canvas
500 x 500 mm (Dyptich)

Currently on show

Join us for the next iteration of INTERPRETING THE IMAGE, a one hour talk by Ryan Hitchcock, director of The Art Room. T...
16/05/2026

Join us for the next iteration of INTERPRETING THE IMAGE, a one hour talk by Ryan Hitchcock, director of The Art Room.

The talk explores how artists leave clues in their work for the viewer to reach meaning and understanding. Ryan will share his insight into how framing and curation contribute to the narrative.

Thursday 28 May
18:00 - 19:00
The Art Room
22 7th Street, Parkhurst

Limited seating
Ticket R120 per person
Please book your ticket at
[email protected]
WhatsApp 072 579 4812

14/05/2026

If you missed the 1st one don't worry, we have two more events coming up!

Join us as Ryan shares his knowledge of decades as a gallerist and framer.

Thurday 28 May
Wednesday 3 June
Ticket R120 per person
6pm -7pm
Contact us 072 579 4812 or DM us for more info

Or Visit the gallery to view the show

Mary Sibande Leisurely rest: Sophie and the daisies Lithograph 665 x 500 mm EV 6/20 Currently on show
10/05/2026

Mary Sibande
Leisurely rest: Sophie and the daisies
Lithograph
665 x 500 mm
EV 6/20

Currently on show

Address

Santos Centre, Cnr 4th Avenue And 7th Street, Parkhurst
Johannesburg
2193

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00

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+27118800378

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