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  • GALLERY SITES, CAPE TOWN

    ABOUT OUR ART PINS CURRENTLY DROPPING ANCHOR AT THE V&A WATERFRONT & IN SEA POINT

    "The very observation of beauty is the absence of the observer." 

    - J. Krishnamurti

    Influenced by Krishnamurti's philosophy on the observation of beauty as being perceived in a state of being in which the self is entirely absent, part of Ruby Blankfield's Manifesto is that the digestion and absorption of art can occur outside the walls of the white cube, in spaces and places where it's easier to let go and abandon the self as observer. Often it's in these pure moments of dissolved ego and abandoned self that we become experiential and immersive beings, feel connected to the all and are able to liberate ourselves from the shackles of our conditioned separateness.

     

    Inducing synesthesia like states triggers our senses to overlap into realms wherein it's possible to hear colours, taste sound or mirror touch. The perception of beauty is amplified here because the self is convinced to be unconstrained, less dominant, more fluid and more absent.  Our modus operandi for achieving this end is sensory overload and sensory overlap, in environments totally dissimilar to white cubes. Hence other places and spaces, where the effects of a-lot-going-on-simultaneously, provides enough of a distraction to really lose oneself.

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    Conversely, whilst white cube galleries restrict and restrain sensory flow in one dimensional spaces, locking observers, absorbers and viewers in, new artists are locked out. Our aim is to break open the white cube; allowing unknown, exotic, emerging, peripheral, fresh and sometimes long forgotten artists in, providing walls for their works in unexpected and atypical places and spaces that are multi-sensory. In many ways, this implies the democratisation of the observation of art without compromising aesthetics, talent or the artistic merits of a work.

     

    Just as the democratic process (in theory) relies on participation and active citizenry so too Ruby Blankfield's vision relies on her 'place holders'  be they vendors, operators, public spaces, restaurants, bars, hotels, corporate offices or the like, to become vessels for the transformative power of art, thus supporting artists, growing community and introducing their clients, staff or patrons to artworks they might not otherwise, ever see or experience. 

  • GALLERY SITE #3. THE PRESS BAR & GRILL

    'COFFEE CEREMONY', AN EXHIBITION OF SPIRITUALITY AND VISUAL ESCAPADE TO ACCOMPANY BRUNCH AND DINNER
    THE PRESS BAR & GRILL, SEA POINT, CAPE TOWN, THE RITUAL OF COFFEE, THE SPIRITUALITY OF MANNA, BRUNCH, LUNCH AND...
    THE PRESS BAR & GRILL, SEA POINT, CAPE TOWN, THE RITUAL OF COFFEE, THE SPIRITUALITY OF MANNA, BRUNCH, LUNCH AND...

    THE PRESS BAR & GRILL, SEA POINT, CAPE TOWN

    THE RITUAL OF COFFEE, THE SPIRITUALITY OF MANNA, BRUNCH, LUNCH AND DINNER

    The Press Bar & Grill is located at 299 Main road, Sea Point inside the loving heart of a beautifully restored Art Deco building that was home for many years to the only harware store in Sea Point. Anyone who is native to the area will have fond memories of running into Laughtons Harware on a Sunday afternoon to pick up nails, a drill, pots of paint or potted plants. This gorgoeus pink Deco diety was renovated with heritage in mind and today her characteristic pink wings nest a variety of gorgeous tenants including Poetry, Montreal Bagels, Rapt, Our Local and The Press Bar & Grill.

     

    The Press is owner run by the superb Justine Heppel and serves an array of delicious Kosher fare from tapas to falafel to burgers - both vegan & meat burgers, amazing cocktails and craft beers. Signature favourites include the Hummus Plate, Jalapeño Poppers, 'La Tribune Nicoise', - a delicious and generous tuna salad, 'The Mother Hen' - a Chicken Schnitzel. with beer battered onion rings, rocket and lemon aioli and 'Apple Pie Nachos' - a dessert with a twist.

     

    Brunch begins the day and their offering of loaded hash browns with scrambled egg and grilled tomatoes or fully packed wraps together with great coffee served only with plant-based milks, will keep your morning energised and your day in flow!

     

    It was really a joy to curate an art wall for this very special restaurant. The outcome was unexpected and transformational. An eclectic mix of works from 13 Cape Town based artists blend seemlessly together and include the likes of Michael Elion, Max Wolpe, Eris Silke, John Bauer, Logan Woolfson, Christopher Peter, Roy Zetisky, Sabine van Lagen, Sheila Huth, Philip Cohen, Barbara Lewis, Lance Herman and Marc Hoberman.

  • MARC HOBERMAN

    FEATURED ARTIST

    'The Radiant Portal'

    Marc Hoberman, The Soul, 2025 (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Marc Hoberman, Adom Adam Adamah, 2025 (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Marc Hoberman, L'hadlik ner shel Shabbat, 2025 (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Marc Hoberman, Rabbi of Port Louis, 2025 (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Marc Hoberman, Gan Eden, 2025 (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Marc Hoberman
    The Soul, 2025
    Giclée Fine Art Satin
    A0, A1, A2 or A3
    Edition / 18
  • ROY ZETISKY

    FEATURED ARTIST

    'The Flamingo Series', wildlife photography of flamingoes, Western Cape, South Africa.

    Roy Zetisky, A Perfect Pair, 2026 (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Roy Zetisky, In the Pink (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Roy Zetisky, Fancy Flight (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Roy Zetisky, Flamingo Reflection (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Roy Zetisky, Stilt Walker (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Roy Zetisky, Connection (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Roy Zetisky
    A Perfect Pair, 2026
    Fine Art Photographic Print on Textured Art Paper
    Unframed
  • MATCH MAKING OR, FOOD & ART PAIRINGS ;)

    ARTISTS FEATURED: MICHAEL ELION & SHEILA HUTH
    • Sheila Huth, Sourdough bread and fig, still life, 2024
      Sheila Huth, Sourdough bread and fig, still life, 2024
    • Michael Elion, Untitled, 2019
      Michael Elion, Untitled, 2019
    • Non-dairy ice cream swizzled in chocolate sauce, a classic Press dessert fave.

      Non-dairy ice cream swizzled in chocolate sauce, a classic Press dessert fave.

    • Michael Elion, Untitled, 2019
      Michael Elion, Untitled, 2019
  • OUR ART GALLERY AT THE PRESS, SEA POINT

    A SPRINKLING OF THE DELICIOUS, FEELS-LIKE-HOME MENU OFFERINGS
    • Sheila Huth, Luscious Pomegranates, 2024
      Sheila Huth, Luscious Pomegranates, 2024
    • Vegan & meat burgers, with all the trims including Press signature battered onion rings.

      Vegan & meat burgers, with all the trims including Press signature battered onion rings.

    • Sheila Huth, Sourdough bread and fig, still life, 2024
      Sheila Huth, Sourdough bread and fig, still life, 2024
    • A double espresso & a game of Chess

      A double espresso & a game of Chess

    • Max Wolpe, Coffee Ceremony, 2009
      Max Wolpe, Coffee Ceremony, 2009
    • John Bauer, The Kite Strings are only in your Mind, 2026
      John Bauer, The Kite Strings are only in your Mind, 2026
    • Max Wolpe, Still Life with Pear, 2013
      Max Wolpe, Still Life with Pear, 2013
    • Vegan and meat burgers with all the trimmings

      Vegan and meat burgers with all the trimmings

    • Kosher wine and craft beer on tap

      Kosher wine and craft beer on tap

    • Sabine van Lagen, Hazy Sundown, 2025
      Sabine van Lagen, Hazy Sundown, 2025
    • Sabine van Lagen, Blush, 2025
      Sabine van Lagen, Blush, 2025
    • Sabine van Lagen, Atlantic Paradise, 2026
      Sabine van Lagen, Atlantic Paradise, 2026
    • Sabine van Lagen, Leeukop, 2025
      Sabine van Lagen, Leeukop, 2025
    • Eris Silke, Lady of the Lake, 2026
      Eris Silke, Lady of the Lake, 2026
    • Logan Woolfson, The Rose with No Thorns, 2026
      Logan Woolfson, The Rose with No Thorns, 2026
    • Christopher Peter, Peonies from Michael Stevenson in Four Vases, 2025
      Christopher Peter, Peonies from Michael Stevenson in Four Vases, 2025
    • Long Island

      Long Island

    • Philip Cohen, Sea Point
      Philip Cohen, Sea Point
    • Philip Cohen, Three Boys in Shul
      Philip Cohen, Three Boys in Shul
  • GALLERY SITE #2: CAUSE | EFFECT, V & A Waterfront

    SIP THE DREAM IN THE NUMBER ONE MOST VISITED SITE ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT
    THE ART OF DRINKING MEETS THE INTOXICATION OF ART, ABOUT OUR LATEST GALLERY WALL AT CAUSE | EFFECT COCKTAIL BAR,... THE ART OF DRINKING MEETS THE INTOXICATION OF ART, ABOUT OUR LATEST GALLERY WALL AT CAUSE | EFFECT COCKTAIL BAR,...

    THE ART OF DRINKING MEETS THE INTOXICATION OF ART

    ABOUT OUR LATEST GALLERY WALL AT CAUSE | EFFECT COCKTAIL BAR, V & A WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN

    CAUSE | EFFECT cocktail bar is currently positioned at #53 in the world for best cocktail bar globally. It's relaxing home is a heritage building in the V & A Waterfront, Cape Town that was used as a pack shed in a previous life. With it's rustic meets real feel, antique stone walls and a very long bar that runs through the centre of the establishment, a tranquil outside deck set amidst a vibrant and diverse pedestrian thoroughfare in the heart of Cape Town's beautiful Waterfront, CAUSE | EFFECT is truly a unique destination.

     

    Flanked by Table Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town's new Cruise Terminal and the most luxe shopping in Africa, hosts Kurt and Ruzaan the husband and wife duet behind the expansive succes of CAUSE | EFFECT will make you feel like you've finally come home. Welcoming guests from all 4 corners of the planet with their 4 pillar philosphy of Ocean, Mountain, Fynbos, Vineyard - a philosophy which underpins every single cocktail served, including their latest non-alcoholic botanical infusions (a growing trend among the next gen) you are guarenteed to lose yourself for a time and be primed like a blank canvas to absorb the unique, interesting and mesmerizing works of art by Ruby Blankfield's Cape Town based represented artists.

     

    As if that's not enough to entice, you'll most likely be graced by the warm-hearted and kind presence of Kurt Schlechter - who is handsdown hands on, in the business almost daily, himself the visionary founder of CAUSE | EFFECT, a concept that has redefined the cocktail experience. Recognized globally, Kurt was named one of the Top 100 most influential people in the industry by Drinks International Magazine for 5 consecutive years. Kurt is a fierce advocate for potstill brandies and is deeply passionate about delivering exceptional service, spirits & cocktails.

  • CURRENT EXHIBITION

    FEATURED ARTISTS LOGAN WOOLFSON, ERIS SILKE, ROY ZETISKY
    • Logan Woolfson, Marilyn 143, 2026
      Logan Woolfson, Marilyn 143, 2026
    • FIG & MALT

      FIG & MALT

    • Eris Silke, Goldilocks, 2026
      Eris Silke, Goldilocks, 2026
    • Roy Zetisky, Caracal Poser, 2025
      Roy Zetisky, Caracal Poser, 2025
    • POURING A PICKLE MARTINI

      POURING A PICKLE MARTINI

  • FEATURING CERAMIC ARTISTS JOHN BAUER AND VAN WESSELS

    PORCELAIN AND CLAY MEET BOTANICAL INFUSIONS AND COCKTAILS
    • MINI MARTINI PICKLE

      MINI MARTINI PICKLE

    • John Bauer, The Seeker, 2025
      John Bauer, The Seeker, 2025
    • MAD HATTER TEA PARTY FOR 2

      MAD HATTER TEA PARTY FOR 2

    • John Bauer, The Floating Lady, 2025
      John Bauer, The Floating Lady, 2025
    • John Bauer, Comforts, 2025
      John Bauer, Comforts, 2025
    • PALATE CLEANSER

      PALATE CLEANSER

    • Van Wessels, Earth I
      Van Wessels, Earth I
    • SAKE

      SAKE

    • MAD HATTER TEA PARTY FOR 2

      MAD HATTER TEA PARTY FOR 2

    • John Bauer, Deep Ocean, 2025
      John Bauer, Deep Ocean, 2025
    • MUSHY MUSHY MOO MOO

      MUSHY MUSHY MOO MOO

    • John Bauer, In the Breeze, 2025
      John Bauer, In the Breeze, 2025
    • MUSHY MUSHY MOO MOO

      MUSHY MUSHY MOO MOO

    • Eris Silke, Cracked Doll, 2026
      Eris Silke, Cracked Doll, 2026
    • MINI MARTINI PICKLE

      MINI MARTINI PICKLE

    • John Bauer, A Red Haze, 2025
      John Bauer, A Red Haze, 2025
  • "PAINTING FOR ME, IS LIKE LYING IN THE SUN." - ERIS SILKE

    ARTIST FEATURE, ERIS SILKE Acrylic on canvas
  • A MIXOLOGY OF MEDIUMS

    A COCKTAIL OF CLAY, PORCELAIN, PHOTOGRAPHY, ACRYLIC PAINT AND RUBIK'S CUBES
    • John Bauer, Transmission of Wunder, 2025
      John Bauer, Transmission of Wunder, 2025
    • POURING A PORN STAR MARTINI

      POURING A PORN STAR MARTINI

    • Roy Zetisky, Lion through the Grass, 2025
      Roy Zetisky, Lion through the Grass, 2025
    • Van Wessels, Earth II, 2026
      Van Wessels, Earth II, 2026
    • Roy Zetisky, Leopard Tree, 2025
      Roy Zetisky, Leopard Tree, 2025
    • John Bauer, Resilience, 2024
      John Bauer, Resilience, 2024
    • Van Wessels, Water I
      Van Wessels, Water I
    • Van Wessels, Water II, 2025
      Van Wessels, Water II, 2025
    • MELKTART MILK PUNCH

      MELKTART MILK PUNCH

    • Van Wessels, Air I, 2026
      Van Wessels, Air I, 2026
    • John Bauer, The Green Saviour, 2025
      John Bauer, The Green Saviour, 2025
  • GALLERY SITE #1: DENISE'S DELIGHTS

    AN ART GALLERY IN A SEA POINT CAKE SHOP AND BAKERY
    'GLOVES OFF', OUR FIRST EXHIBITION AT DENISE'S DELIGHTS, A CELEBRATION OF 47 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN ARTISTS ERIS SILKE AND...

    'GLOVES OFF', OUR FIRST EXHIBITION AT DENISE'S DELIGHTS

    A CELEBRATION OF 47 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN ARTISTS ERIS SILKE AND CHRISTOPHER PETER

    It's been an honour and a privilege to install an art gallery inside the beautiful premises of the iconic Sea Point bakery: Denise's Delights.

     

    Home to the mother of all cupcakes, Denise's Delights is an Atlantic Seaboard institution since 1989. Their signature cupcakes, cakes and savoury delights have been gracing the tables of birthdays for decades.

     

    Denise herself is something of a local legend. The connection between Denise's Delights and Ruby Blankfield runs deep. It's a family affair, a mama and daughter combo and it's cooking up a cosy, experiential art and cake oasis in the heart of Sea Point.

     

    Our first exhibition featured the pencil crayon and collage works of Christopher Peter and the gobsmackingly alluring, heavily intricate acrylic on canvas paintings by Eris Silke, all set amidst mountain peaks of edible sprinkles, the aroma of baking with real butter, slices of rainbow cake and armies of perfectly iced cupcakes. 

     

    Our upcoming art exhibtion opening November 2026 features Max Wolpe and Freya Wissema in a new show titled 'Burlesque'. Watch this space!

  • DENISE'S DELIGHTS MEETS RUBY BLANKFIELD IN A FAMILY AFFAIR

    PINK FREUD
    • Christopher Peter, Home-Grown "André Courrèges" Cape, 1975
      Christopher Peter, Home-Grown "André Courrèges" Cape, 1975
    • Eris Silke, Untitled, 2023
      Eris Silke, Untitled, 2023
    • Eris Silke, Lady of the Lake II, 2025
      Eris Silke, Lady of the Lake II, 2025
    • Unicorn Cake

      Unicorn Cake

    • Christopher Peter, Peonies from Michael Stevenson in Four Vases, 2025
      Christopher Peter, Peonies from Michael Stevenson in Four Vases, 2025
    • Eris Silke, Lady in a Box
      Eris Silke, Lady in a Box
    • Eris Silke, The Recluse, 2013
      Eris Silke, The Recluse, 2013
    • Christopher Peter, Preparations for a Country Ball, 2025
      Christopher Peter, Preparations for a Country Ball, 2025
    • TWO TONE SWIRL CUPCAKES, PEACH & ICE BLUE

      TWO TONE SWIRL CUPCAKES, PEACH & ICE BLUE

    • Christopher Peter, Madame Recamier and Madame De Stael in an Eastern Cape Garden. (Allenby rd, East London), 2023
      Christopher Peter, Madame Recamier and Madame De Stael in an Eastern Cape Garden. (Allenby rd, East London), 2023
    • UNICORN CUPCAKES

      UNICORN CUPCAKES

    • Christopher Peter, The Goose Girl with Flowing Stream and Reeds, 2005
      Christopher Peter, The Goose Girl with Flowing Stream and Reeds, 2005
    • VEGAN FRUIT PLATTER WITH ROSES

      VEGAN FRUIT PLATTER WITH ROSES

    • Christopher Peter, Floral Composition by Christopher Peter, photographed by Sean Wilson, 2025
      Christopher Peter, Floral Composition by Christopher Peter, photographed by Sean Wilson, 2025
    • BAR ONE CUPCAKES

      BAR ONE CUPCAKES

    • Eris Silke, Sigmund Freud, 2025
      Eris Silke, Sigmund Freud, 2025
    • Eris Silke, Lady with Sad Eyes
      Eris Silke, Lady with Sad Eyes
    • Christopher Peter, Pink Gloves, 2025
      Christopher Peter, Pink Gloves, 2025
    • STRAWBERRY SWIRL CUPCAKES

      STRAWBERRY SWIRL CUPCAKES

    • Eris Silke, Frogs
      Eris Silke, Frogs
    • CUPCAKES IN THEIR CASES

      CUPCAKES IN THEIR CASES

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