These weekly exhibition walkabouts by Curator, Elzette de Beer, also include a programme of special exhibition related talks.
10 March - Expressionist impulses in the early 20th century South African school, presented by Anna Tietze - Senior Lecturer Art History, University of Cape Town.
24 March - The special relationship between artist and collector - a hallmark of the Rupert Family Collection, presented by Amanda Botha - Art journalist and writer.
7 April - A legacy of commitment and a future unceasing - the Rupert family art collection, presented by Robyn Cedras-Tobin - Director, Rupert Museum, Stellenbosch. This talk provides insight into a brief history of the Rupert Family’s art collecting practises started by the Late Dr and Mrs Rupert in the 1940’s, to the present day projects of the Rupert Art Foundation.
The La Motte Art Experience starts Tuesdays at 10h00 and concludes in Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant with a delightful tea, served in elegant hand-painted tea sets by Ella-Lou O’Meara and a serving of delightful opera cake decorated with seasonal fruit and rose petals from the bounty of La Motte’s gardens. Book Now
Reservations are essential and can be made online.
Cost: Art Experience only: R80 per person | Art Experience with Tea & Cake: R250 per person
Contact details: +27.218768850 | museum@la-motte.co.za