With the Cape Town weather taking a turn for the worse it is no wonder that outdoor activities have come to a grinding halt in the face of the pouring rain and cold. I of course have problems sitting still for too long and get bored very easily which is what led me to uncover some gems I can indulge in when its too nasty outside to venture outdoors. It came to my attention that there are a huge number of art exhibitions on in Cape Town at the moment and so I thought I’d list them here in case you find yourself limited to indoor activities because of the weather.

African Odessy at the Raw Vision Gallery in Woodstock is a tribute by world class photographers to the African continent. The exhibition has been going since February and ends in July, so if you want this virtual trip into Africa then make sure you get there before it ends.

At the EDGE Glass Gallery at the moment, there is an exhibition showcasing the inherent reflective qualities of glass. Both local and international artists have donated exhibits which have been displayed to perfection at this purpose built gallery.

At the Michaelis Art Gallery on the Hiddingh Campus of the University of Cape Town you can see a touching photographic exhibition of soccer, played by those who have little else in life to sustain them. This is a free exhibition and I’d urge you to pop in.

For die-hard artists, Tammy Griffin is exhibiting her ground breaking artwork which incorporates electronic equipment into abstract art which, in the dark is seen as surfaces of coloured lights. It is called “Room to Breathe” and can be seen at the Ardvark Gallery in Kalk Bay.

I will be making my way through more of these little gems over the coming weeks so I will be sure to share any others which are interesting.

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