INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION

NORTHERN EXPOSURE is an initiative dedicated to the idea that innovation is born from investigations and exchanges in multiple geographies. These enquires provide opportunities to unpack and reformulate preconceived notions and practices associated with our areas of focus, Conservation, Food, Architecture, Design and Art. 

Our creative incubator and multi-disciplinary collective encourages practitioners from spheres from around the world to collaborate, participate and engage, with the intention of embracing incidental discoveries in order to create and present new and experimental theories and practices. 

The initiative’s primary concern is the sharing and application of these innovations in new working contexts, with the objective of cultivating entrepreneurship and meaningful sustainable empowerment for local communities.

RESDIENCY PROGRAM

In 2022, NORTHERN EXPOSURE launched an international residency program. This residency programme offers a unique opportunity for artistic development, international cross-boundary interaction and the exchange of knowledge. 

Through this program, resident artists gain fresh perspectives, specific cross-cultural insights between Europe and South Africa, and inspiration that fuel their creative growth. We aim to foster collaboration with fellow artists from different backgrounds, fostering creative provocations and exchanges of ideas and techniques, while also providing access to new materials, landscapes, and artistic influences. This exposure not only enhances their creative practice but also facilitates the establishment of global social networks and the potential for their work to reach a broader international audience,.

We accept proposals from artist colleagues, curators, critics and other agents in the fields of art and design.

PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

We are also actively seeking long-term public and private partners and supporters to sustain the initiative’s goals.

ART & DESIGN PROGRAM SUMMER 2025

2025 Residency: JOHN STOCKWELL / FABIAN EDELSTAM

The initiative's sixth residency has been awarded jointly to American artist John Stockwell and Swedish artist Fabian Edelstam. Stockwell, whose large-scale landscape paintings have received critical international recognition, will premier “HOPE FROM THE DARK SIDE” June 14th. Edelstam’s exhibition, “THE LAW OF GRAVITY”, will introduce bold new portraits on July 17th. Jamie White will round out the season with “UNDERCURRENTS”, a selection of works concerned with change and perception.

Additionally, the DESIGN CENTER will exhibit works by the following artists:

INGEGERD RÅMAN (Sweden)

DANIEL WESTER (Sweden)

RODAN KANE HART (South Africa)

HÅKAN BERG (Sweden)

CATHY ABRAHAM (South Africa)

JUANITA OOSTHUIZEN (South Africa)

JAMIE WHITE (Sweden / South Africa)

The DESIGN CENTER will also showcase antiques, sculpture, contemporary design and vintage collections by:

NOMA MARRAKECH (Morocco)

KARIN LASEROW (antique, Sweden)

ATELIER VIERKANT (ceramics, Belgium)

OUT OF THIS WORLD (antiqueS, Cape Town)

CÈCILE & BOYD (furnishings, Cape Town)

 OPENINGS & OPENING HOURS

The summer art program 2025 opens with a special invitation only reception for John Stockwell’s “HOPE FROM THE DARK SIDE”, Saturday, June 14th at 16:00. Fabian Edelstam’s exhibition, “THE LAW OF GRAVITY”, will open with special invitation only reception July 17th at 16:00.

The DESIGN CENTER will open every Saturday and Sunday from May 31st until August 31st, from 12:00 - 16:00, or during the week by appointment.

EXHIBITION AND ART CATALOGUES