August House

August House Once a light industrial building & now a relic of Doornfontein’s industrial past, August House is
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Once a light industrial building and now a relic of Doornfontein’s industrial past, August House has become an art hub and a home to some of South Africa’s top artists.

While we’re waiting for all your applications ✨ we felt a bit nostalgic, here’s a look back at our 2025 recipient of the...
12/05/2026

While we’re waiting for all your applications ✨ we felt a bit nostalgic, here’s a look back at our 2025 recipient of the the LGBTQIA+ studio exchange award Dustin August.

Applications are at the link in our bio
Call closes on the 24th of May at 23:59 pm

24/04/2026

Meet our very own Bekezela Mabena

Part of The Way We See These Things, a group exhibition exploring perception on a more intimate scale, what is held clos...
23/04/2026

Part of The Way We See These Things, a group exhibition exploring perception on a more intimate scale, what is held close, what is quietly noticed.

Through printmaking and photography, this work offers a deeply personal way of seeing, shaped by emotion and proximity.

Featured artist: Bekezela Mabena
Available for purchase.

The Way We See These ThingsPerception, framing, and attention.A group show using printmaking and photography as ways of ...
21/04/2026

The Way We See These Things

Perception, framing, and attention.
A group show using printmaking and photography as ways of seeing.

Featured artists include Shandré Lummis and Siyabonga Mahlangu
Available for purchase through Africa Collect

Meet the artist: Bekezela MabenaBekezela Mabena, born in 1996 in South Africa, spent part of his childhood in Zimbabwe b...
20/04/2026

Meet the artist: Bekezela Mabena

Bekezela Mabena, born in 1996 in South Africa, spent part of his childhood in Zimbabwe before returning to South Africa in 2008. These diverse experiences have profoundly influenced his artistic vision. His passion for visual arts emerged at Jiyana Secondary School in Tembisa, earning him the Matric 2017 Visual Art Award. Bekezela advanced his skills at Artist Proof Studio, completing his third year in 2020. Beyond his studio practice, he is actively involved in art curation and exhibitions, contributing significantly to the art community.

Shandre Lummis distills powerful moments of protest and human expression into striking monochromatic compositions, using...
19/04/2026

Shandre Lummis distills powerful moments of protest and human expression into striking monochromatic compositions, using gesture and form to capture both vulnerability and resistance. These works hold a quiet intensity that resonates deeply, offering collectors a piece that is not only visually compelling but socially and emotionally charged.

Simon Moshapo Jr creates visually arresting works that blend symbolism, movement, and layered figuration to explore inner worlds and collective memory. This piece draws the viewer in with its bold palette and fluid forms, offering collectors a dynamic work that feels both deeply introspective and unmistakably contemporary.

See the full catalogue of these works in our linktree link.

Artist Bekezela Mabena captures the layered energy of Johannesburg through bold colour, symbolic detail, and fragmented ...
18/04/2026

Artist Bekezela Mabena captures the layered energy of Johannesburg through bold colour, symbolic detail, and fragmented figuration—offering a deeply personal yet widely resonant reflection on place and identity. These works feel both intimate and collectable, making them powerful entry points for buyers looking to own a piece of the city’s evolving visual language.

Sihlobo Moyo constructs a compelling visual language where geometry, texture, and colour intersect to create a sense of tension and balance—drawing the viewer into a layered, almost architectural composition. This work is a striking, accessible entry point for collectors, offering both intellectual depth and bold visual impact in a refined, collectible format.

For the full catalogue link, visit our profile LinkTree.

17/04/2026

Meet Nanini Mgandela, a multidisciplinary visual artist based in August House

Part of The Way We See These ThingsA reflection on perception, what pulls us in, what stays, what disappears.Each work c...
16/04/2026

Part of The Way We See These Things

A reflection on perception, what pulls us in, what stays, what disappears.
Each work carries a distinct way of seeing through printmaking and photography.

Participating artists include Manelisi Vilakazi, Mbali Mdikane & Fezeka Mophethe
Available for purchase through Africa Collect

As part of our 20th birthday celebrations, we asked the artists of to create a series of small 18x18cm pieces on board...
15/04/2026

As part of our 20th birthday celebrations, we asked the artists of to create a series of small 18x18cm pieces on board. This is a great way for you to get your hands on an artwork at a reasonable price. You can even with

surrealist work feels both deeply personal and culturally resonant, blending striking visual language with layered narratives that invite collectors into a powerful emotional dialogue. His pieces don’t just decorate a space—they anchor it.

constructs a compelling visual language where geometry, texture, and colour intersect to create a sense of tension and balance—drawing the viewer into a layered, almost architectural composition. This work offers both intellectual depth and bold visual impact in a refined, collectible format.

Visit our profile linktree to see the full catalogue.

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76/82 End Street Doornfontein
Johannesburg
2001

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27844112871

Website

https://linktr.ee/augusthouse_76

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