This contemporary gallery functions as a dual-medium promoter. As Erdmanncontemporary the gallery is dedicated to the promotion of contemporary comic art, in addition to representing a select group of painters. Simultaneously as the Photographersgalleryza the location showcases new trends in South African contemporary photography.
Erdmanncontemporary was launched in 1999 to promote contemporary comic art. In addition to comic art the gallery also represents a small and select group of painters, sculptors and printmakers. The gallery space was opened at the beginning of 2004 and remains dedicated to the promotion of artists working in these particular genres.
Erdmanncontemporary has working relationships with several European based galleries.
South Africa’s long and rich history with the documentary genre has produced several internationally acclaimed practitioners. Heidi Erdmann launched Thephotographersgalleryza in 2001 to create a platform for new innovations in contemporary South African photography. The focus was to uncover talents working in new styles and pushing the boundaries of the medium of photography.
Open hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 13:00
